Samantha
I hold the letter to my chest as I silently cry. What would Jet think if he saw his little brother in his current state. My baby boy tried to take his life but I know in my heart, seeing his big brother will do him good especially after all these years without him around. I walk over to the phone and dial a familiar number.
"Skyla?" I ask
"Mrs. McCafferey! Hello!" She greets me over the phone and I smile as even without her boyfriend around she was still as friendly as ever.
"Skyla, I'm calling about Jet." I tell her
"Is he okay?" I hear the obvious worry in her voice and I can also hear panic.
"He's fine. He wanted me to tell you he's coming home tomorrow." I hear a squeal of excitement from her.
"When you see him, tell him I need to see him." She askes.
"I will. Don't worry." I reply before hanging up the phone and head upstairs.
Jet
I board the plane as I prepare to head home to my family and my beloved Skyla.
"What are you going to do when you get back home sir?" One of my soldiers askes.
"First thing I'm going to do is this." I respond as I pull the ring out of my pocket
The following day
Jet
I knock at the door, hoping she answers. I sigh relieved when she opens the door.
"Jet!" She exclaims as she wraps her arms around me and I embrace her.
"I'm here and I'm never leaving again." I tell her as I look into her eyes.
"There's something I want to ask you. Skyla, will you marry me?" I ask as I get to one knee and pull out the ring