Chapter 3
The day I came to Forks it was actually a very pleasant & mild day. It was hot & sunny in Phoenix (as usual). I could almost feel my brain frying in my skull as we walked from the parking lot to inside the terminal. Mom was the one that brought me since Phil was out of town to play another game.
As soon as the doors slid open you could feel the blast from the air conditioner. I started to get goose bumps on my arms & I had a chill run down my spine. I am glad that I had a sweatshirt hoodie in my carry on bag for such chills in question. Mom was trying not to cry, she was always a bit emotional, as we walked to the counter so that I could get checked in & get my luggage packed. At the counter I had to present my drivers license & pre-purchase ticket stub to prove who I was. After I was finished mom & I walked over to the boarding gates. I will still about an hour early so mom & I killed some time looking out the window at the planes taking off & landing. I did a final check in my bag to make sure that I had my small cash supply for college/car fund & my cell phone. Mom would have a cow if I didn't take my phone with me. I have my laptop with me, I couldn't forget it, considering the damn thing is heavy enough. I had already checked with Charlie the night before to make sure that he had an Internet connection for me. Mom would freak if she couldn't email me. The night before I could hear her on the phone with Phil crying about how she is "going to miss my baby." I feel somewhat bad for what I am doing to her but I know that this is for the best. I need to get to know Charlie better. Plus whenever Phil is home mom & him are inseparable & are a bit too lovey dovey for my taste, considering that mom never really dated anyone when I was growing up.
Mom & I were standing at the window making idle chit chat about this & that, when we saw the aircraft taxi to the gate. Mom was going over a list trying to make sure that I had everything important with me before the flight took off. I had left most of my things at Phil & mom's house; she would be shipping them later. I heard them call my flight over the intercom; I quickly gave mom a big hug & kiss on the cheek. When I pulled away there were tears coming out of her eyes which in turn made me cry.
After our tearful goodbye I was able to board the plane. I found my seat & luckily I had a window seat. I made sure that my laptop was secure and then I took a seat. I rummaged around in my purse until I found my favorite book "Withering Heights." I took it out and began to read from the beginning. I didn't notice that we had begun to take off, which was a good thing since I was terrified to fly. After we had leveled off the stewardess came around with pretzels asked us what we would like to drink. I choose Dr. Pepper, of course, my favorite soda.
Sometime after the snacks & drinks were finished, I had begun to dose off. I stayed asleep until the pilot announced that we were beginning the approach into Seattle's Airport. At that point I didn't know what had happened to my book & I started to look around frantically that is when I noticed that this nice man beside me had it & handed it back to me. I muttered a "Thank you" & stuffed the book back into my bag.
When we landed & taxied into the gate, I was almost the last person to leave the aircraft. When I came out of the long gate I noticed Charlie right away, he was dressed in his police outfit. It almost looked as if he just came up here strait from work. I noticed that his hair was starting to thin a little more since the last time that I was up here for a visit. I got my eye & hair color from him. He stands about 5'11". I don't even have to look up to him when I come up to give him an awkward hug. We both walked over to the luggage area to get my two ginormous suitcases. After that we walked out into the parking lot towards Charlie's police cruiser.