The last few days in Hawaii had pretty much flown by for the girls , they had
photo shoots and interviews almost everyday for majority of the day. Soon , it
was time for them to leave paradise.
Alexis had to return back to reality where she would have to make her decisions
about her career , and come face to face with Jeff again. She hadn't seen or
heard from him since the talk they had earlier in the week , which pretty much
calmed her a little.
For Stacy however , this end of the week could not have been more heart breaking
for her. She had to leave Duane Lee and return back on the road with her best
friend and peers. She really wasn't certain about the next time she would see
him , and even with talking on the phone the time difference would be at an
inconvenience for one of them.
The girls had gone out to dinner alone that night and came back to the hotel
room to finish packing.
" Have you heard from Duane Lee at all ?" Alexis asked as she stared at her
empty suitcase, and the pile of clothes on her bed that sat next to her
suitcase.
" Last I heard from him was this morning , he was saying like that Dog wanted to
go catch a few guys " Stacy replied quietly , as she folded her clothes.
"I'm sure he'll come see you before we have to leave. He's not going to let you
leave without saying goodbye to you toots , that's for damn sure " chuckled
Alexis , hoping to raise the spirits of her friend.
" No , I know , I just don't want it to be like a five minute goodbye , it sucks
you know? I mean I'd rather take a five minute goodbye over anything but still.
" she explained.
Alexis nodded " I got ya , I understand, it will all be fine"
They finished packing up and laid on the bed watching TV shows , until they both
fell into a slumber. They woke up at around 6 am and gathered all their things.
" Did you get everything? Do you like have all your stuff?" Asked Alexis ,
clearly her nerves were now beginning to get the best of her. Nerves because of
heading home and on top of that Stacy never got her goodbye from Duane Lee the
night before , leaving her extremely emotional. Alexis kept talking to make an
attempt at distracting Stacy before tears came streaming down her face.
" Uh , yeah ... No its all okay , I double checked the room" Stacy quietly
answered.
Stacy didn't talk much in the elevator down to the lobby , or in the car ride to
the airport. She really didn't look up from her phone at all except to randomly
see what exit they were at on the highway. They arrived at the airport and sat
at their gate , they had gotten there just in time. They had only a few moments
to sit down before they had to board the plane.
" You hungry or anything?" Alexis asked.
" No I don't have the slightest appetite, I'm like too pissed off , like 5
minutes is like all I wanted you know what I mean?" Stacy let out.
Alexis nodded , "yeah I know toots" she gave her over dramatic sad face. " I'm
sowwie"
Alexis returned from the Kiosk to find Stacy standing and gathering their things
to board the plane , she hurried over to find her friend in hysterics.
" Aww Stace , don't cry , please " she consoled. " I'm sure he has like a super
good excuse to why he couldn't come you know?"
" Yeah like you know his brother couldn't wake up so he had to drag him out of
the house " said Duane Lee from behind the both of them. He seemed to pretty
much appear out of nowhere with Leland a few steps behind.
Stacy looked up and jumped into his arms , smothering his face with , what
seemed like a million kisses. She began to sob uncontrollably. " I really.. Like
I thought you weren't coming!" she let out between her hysterics. She held onto
him tightly.
" Of course I'd say goodbye to you babe !" He chuckled , " I could never let you
leave without me saying goodbye , I'd die a little each day" he said.
Stacy pulled away , looked at him and laid a huge kiss on his lips. "Thank you
for coming to say goodbye" she laughed at herself , wiping the tears from her
eyes. " I'm going to miss you , like a lot "
Duane Lee wiped the few tears that still streamed down her face " I'll miss you
too gorgeous" he kissed her forehead. " Have a safe flight, be careful and be
safe always , ok?"
Stacy nodded, she kissed him again a few dozen quick pecks. "Thank you so much
again" she said embracing him. She felt his fingers run through her hair and she
calmed down almost instantly.
Alexis and Leland watched the both of them and smiled.
" You have a safe trip , alright?" He said nudging Alexis playfully. He pulled
her in and hugged her.
" Thanks a lot " she said returning the hug. " You be careful on these bounties,
you heard tough guy?" She smirked.
He smiled his amazing smile at her " of course I will , and you , good luck with
that guy of yours"
Alexis looked up at him " me and him are -"
" Last boarding call for flight 576 to Columbus , Ohio, once again this is the
last boarding call for flight 576 to Columbus , Ohio" interrupted the flight
attendee.
" Alright , you gotta go , like I said good luck keep in touch alright?" He said
walking her over to the door.
Alexis nodded and waved. " I will". She was followed by Stacy who blew her a
million kisses to Duane Lee as she walked down the tunnel. They watched the guys
wave them off until the attendant closed the door and they had no other choice
but to keep walking. The walked quietly and took their seats aboard the plane.
Alexis smiled at Stacy, " I'm glad you got your goodbye, I was really worried I
was gonna have to deal with Sobby Stacy " she laughed.
Stacy laughed and snorted. " Sometimes I hate you , like a lot."
The two girls sat back and relaxed as they took off and returned back to
reality.