Chapter 9
The Trip
Jessi's POV
We finally get to our gate at the airport. I am feeling happy and proud. When I get back Latnok is organizing a banquet in my honor. Things have changed so much. It seems like yesterday when Latnok thought of me as dispensable a failed experiment. Now I am at the top of the organization as a board member. I hold one of the 2 inheritable seats. One is the one of Adam the founder, and Sarah has been finally given her proper place as a co-founder. I of course hold Sarah's seat, and one day I will pass it to my daughter Sarah. Brian has his own seat, but is holding Adam's seat as the board chairman, until Brian Jr. can ascend to his proper position. I guess Kyle could get it if he wanted to join Latnok, but it is unlikely.
As I am lost in my thought's I hear Kyle's voice saying Hi, Jessi, you and Sarah look beautiful this morning. Good morning Brian and Brian.
Oh! Hey Kyle, you found us, where are you flying to? I ask. I am a little surprised to see Kyle.
Kyle smiles one of those crocket smiles of his and says, I am going to Boston. I am staying as close to you as you let me. I love you Jessi, and I have changed, there is no way I am letting you go again without fighting to my last breath.
I wink at him and say, Kyle you are as dramatic as always. Then I laugh and to my surprise Kyle laughs with me and then tells me, you are right Jessi but it works out well for negotiation, if you don't like that trait, I will try to change it. I cannot help myself and I kiss his cheek that makes him smile and I can feel his warmth. Then I tell him I actually like that trait, I think it is cute.
I notice that Kyle is dressed in Blue jeans a shirt and a Blue Jean Jacket; he looks really hot if a bit informal. I wish I could dress a bit more informal at times, but I represent Latnok at all times. I ask him, Kyle why do you have that big backpack with you?
Jessi, don't worry I am not planning on bombing the plane, he say's jokingly. Then he continues in a more serious tone and says, I have traveled a lot in the past 5 years. I have all that I need in my backpack it makes it easier to move from place to place, and I avoid having to wait for my bags. If I have to walk to my destination, it is easy to throw it on my back and go. In a way I have my home in my backpack.
I say, that is interesting, but where do you actually live?
He says, unlike you my address is not easy to find because it changes frequently. I really don't have a permanent place. I spent two months with Nicole and Stephen before coming here. I needed some time to catch my breath. I am a sentimental, and I hang on to Adam's house and Cabin, but rarely visit them. I am going to be living in Boston now.
I am about to ask a question when I hear the boarding call for first Class. I stand up and see that Brian and the children are already in line. I ask Kyle, are you coming? He tells me, no, I am in the main cabin, but I'll see you in Boston.
As I am boarding the plane I wonder why Kyle chooses to fly in the main cabin, he had to know that I was flying first class. I will have to ask him latter. Then I suddenly hear Kyle in my head saying, I always travel in the most inexpensive way, being a peacemaker does not pay that well. But I don't mind. I like what I do. Plus the seat next to you was already taken. I realize I projected my thoughts to Kyle and smile, is nice to communicate in this way. I do it with my children at times, but not too often, their minds are still developing.
Kyle's POV
I am in my room getting ready to go to the airport. It was not hard to find Jessi's flight unfortunately the seat close to Jessi was taken. I decided to get a main cabin seat. I don't like spending on unnecessary things.
I am at the waiting area and I look for Jessi, I find her heart beat and follow it. She looks beautiful, she is wearing a thin red blouse with short sleeves and black business pants. I love how she looks in red. I approach her and we spend some time talking, it is great to talk to Jessi. I have missed her so much.
It is time for Jessi to board with her family. I wait for the main cabin call.
To my surprise Jessi projects some thoughts to me and I answer. It feels so right to communicate in this way with her. I am so happy she is not blocking the connection; it should strengthen as we spend more time together. I still have to get used to the connection with Jessi's children. Not that I don't like it, actually is quite fun to feel their emotions, they are so fresh.
After boarding the plane I think about what I will need to do when I get to Boston. I take out my laptop and start surfing the internet. I want to find an efficiency in the right part of town. For me that means a small area of about 5 blocks, at the intersection of the territory of 3 of the most dangerous gangs in Boston. I am planning to work with them to see if I can get some peace in the area. I will have to gather information to apply for some grants to be able to do the work. I also have to contact the United Nations peace committee to give them my new address. I have been working for the UN for 5 years, it gives me protection and the tools that I need when I negotiate peace treaties. I am not planning on accepting foreign assignments for a while.
I make a hotel reservation to stay for a night. I get a hotel within walking distance of the airport. Boston has good public transportation, I might not have to buy I car. A car will be hard to keep at the area where I will be living. I will be living in the area of Dorchester and Roxbury. I find a small studio on Huntington Avenue. I will check it out when I get to Boston. It is 1000 dollars a month, about what I was looking to pay.
I try to listen for Jessi's voice or her children's voice. I only hear Jessi's peaceful respiration. They must be a sleep. I better get some rest too.
Finally we land in Boston, after getting out of the plane I walk towards the suitcase area to see if I can help Jessi with her suitcases. I am glad I decided to look for Jessi. She has Sarah a sleep in her arms. Brian Sr. and Brian are getting the suitcases. I approach them and start helping. It also gives me a chance to get Jessi's address from the suitcase tags. When we have all the suitcases, I say Guys, may I help you to take the suitcases to your car? Brian Sr. says, yes please Kyle, Jessi packed enough for a year. Jessi looks at Brian and says, Dad you are exaggerating, I only packed 6 suitcases and then the carry ones. See what I am saying Kyle, Brian tells me. I don't want to be in the middle so I say, I am glad we had a good flight.
I follow Jessi and Brian to their cars, and help them to load their suitcases. I am getting ready to walk away when Jessi asks, do you have a place to stay? Yes I do Jessi I booked a hotel from the plane. She tells me, get in I'll give you a ride. I get in, her tone leaves no room for arguments.
When I get to my hotel I get out after kissing Jessi's cheek and thanking Jessi and her children. Then I tell her, I'll see you around. I look forward to it Kyle. She tells me looking at me with her beautiful hazel eyes.
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