Chapter 9
The Trip
A loud clank was heard. A steadied hand placed his glass on the table. "Same again Ricky." said a seventeen year old Ace. He has been in Lime Ricky's all afternoon. He was thinking. The former Sector V walked into the joint. "Hey Ace." waved Kuki brightly. Her and Hoagie smiled and walked over to the boy. He was sitting on a tall stool near the bar. He seemed a bit down. "Hey guys." he said sadly. "What's up?" asked Jason, who was standing beside his girlfriend. She was ordering drinks. "Nothing.. Just thinking about Henrietta's birthday.. It's tomorrow and I have nothing to give her." he said worryingly. "I'm sure you'll think of something." replied Kuki. She reassured him, by patting his shoulder. Wally looked a little annoyed by this. "Kuki!" he called her over. Kuki rolled her eyes and smiled. She said goodbye to Ace, and sat down beside her boyfriend. A soft funky tune was heard. Abby quickly answered her phone. "Hey Henrietta." she said smoothly. Ace almost spat out his drink. "What's up girl? I haven't chatted to you in ages." Abby replied. "You're Grandma is ill?.. And you have no money to get a plane ticket to see her.." said Abby. She received a few stares from people. Thinking this phone call was private, she stood up from the booth and walked outside. Ace gulped down his drink. He scratched his head. Grandma is ill… Birthday's tomorrow, and can't afford a ticket.. "Hey Ace come here." instructed Hoagie. Ace shrugged his shoulders, and walked over to where Hoagie was sitting. He showed Ace the Plane Magazine, it was featuring planes in Germany. A Plane Museum. "Perfect!" shouted Ace. He patted Hoagie's shoulder, grabbed his leather jacket and ran out the place.
Ace ran down the street, and went straight to the U.S.A Airport Office, where you buy tickets for holidays. He cleared his throat as he entered the building.
Henrietta lay on her bed. Her Grandma had Cancer, and she was dying. She needed to desperately go to Germany.. But did she really need to see her dying Grandma, that has been so good to her. She didn't want to see her in pain. If she even wanted to go to Germany, her mother couldn't afford both of their tickets.. And the KND can't help, for she really isn't part of it, and she is an ex-villain, they wouldn't allow it. She let a tear roll down her cheek. Everything was falling apart. She couldn't help it.
Ace smiled gratefully, and waved goodbye to the woman behind the desk. He took in air, as he exited the building. Now everything is sorted for Henrietta. He couldn't wait to see the look on her face. Happiness, joy, or maybe even love. He smiled sheepishly. He whistled, while slowly making his way home.
The sun shone threw Henrietta's window. She yawned, as her mother knocked on her door. "Henrietta, I've got to go and see your grandmother." she said weakly, as if she had been crying all night. Henrietta cleared her throat. "Okay." she replied meekly. Her mother moved slowly away from the door, and went to her bedroom. Henrietta searched her wardrobe for nice clothes, since it was her birthday. Happy Birthday, Henrietta. What amazing birthday it iz.., thought Henrietta. She pulled out a long pink dress, that stopped over her knees. She softly smiled, while she swiftly walked into the bathroom. She turned on the bath.
"Henrietta!" called Ace, from the bottom of the Oak Tree that sat near her bedroom window. Henrietta squealed and ducked below the window. She was in a white towel. She grabbed underwear and the dress, and quickly got dress. "Ace!" she said a little annoyed. "Sorry." he said meekly. She nodded her head, and hurriedly ran down the stairs to the front door. "What iz it Ace?" she asked sweetly. "I have a surprise for you." he replied. She perked up, and tried to look around the place. "Where iz it?" she asked eagerly. "Well.. Since you couldn't pay to see your Grandma, I guessed I would pay for you." he grinned. He placed a ticket into her palm. Her eyes glistened into tears. "Ace!" she shouted. She embraced him with a bear-hug. "I love you!" she screamed, while kissing his lips. "I love you too." he replied, with blushing. "Okay, zo I'll leave tomorrow morning, and arrive there mid-afternoon. I'll call you from the airport." she stated, while thinking of what will she need for her trip. "Call me? I'm coming with you." said Ace. Henrietta stared at him. She had to do this alone. She wanted to see her Grandma, and not enjoy herself. "No you can't come!" she shouted, with splatter of tears. Ace stared at her questionably. "But I've paid for my ticket, and it's non-refundable." he replied, angrily. "I don't care!" she screamed through her German accent. She stomped her way into her house, and slammed the door. Ace rolled his eyes, and furiously walked home.
Henrietta grabbed her phone. The first person that came to mind, was her loyal friend, Abby. She quickly dialled her up. "Hey girl, what's up?" asked a curious Abby. "I've had a fight with Ace." choked Henrietta, through her German accent. "Why, girl?" asked Abby, as Kuki screamed in the background. "Wally get away from me!" she shouted. Abby rolled her eyes. "He bought me a ticket to Germany." she stated. "And what's the problem?" the African American asked. "He alzo bought one for him, and I don't want him to zee me like thiz.. I don't want him to think I need to depend on me all the time." replied Henrietta, while crying. "Honey, you've gotta patch things up.. Or you might lose this one." replied Abby, worried. "I know.. But you know me.. I'm quite ztubborn." replied Henrietta, when a crash was heard in the background. "You guys. That was the new 8000 TV!" shouted Hoagie. "Got to go. Bye." shouted Abby, as she clicked her phone shut. Henrietta lay back against the wall. She didn't know what to do.
Ace groaned, while he pulled his blue suitcase from the attic. He almost fell down the ladder, when his older brother caught him. "Thanks, Bro." he smiled. His brother, with short black hair returned the smile. Ace placed the items on his bed, into the case. He waved goodbye to his family, and was out the door quicker than lightning. He jumped into his red jeep, and he was off. He soon appeared near the airport, where the aeroplanes were quieter than the people.
Henrietta took in some air, as she slowly walked into the airport. She placed her luggage at the check-in desk, which had a sweet looking old man behind it. She smiled. "Good morning." grinned Henrietta. "Yeah, good morning." yawned the staff member. He took the ticket, and passport from her, and checked the pink luggage in. She was all set to go. She carried her small brown satchel bag to a nearby café, to get coffee.
Ace wiped the sweat off his forehead, as he finally parked his car in the special car park. He grinned when he saw the door that led to the airport. He couldn't keep his excitement no more. He almost ran towards it, while locking the door, and handing the keys to one of the staff. He pulled his case along, and entered the airport.
He smiled when he saw the check-in desk. Ace yawned, while the staff member softly smiled. "Good morning Sir. Please place the luggage on the scales." replied the woman. Ace nodded his head and did as he told. He held his heart in his mouth, as he waited for the weight. "It's under." she replied gently. He wiped the sweat running down his cheek. He cleared his throat, as he carried his camera bag. He stretched ,while walking to the café.
Henrietta sipped her small latte. It tasted light and fluffy, like a cloud. The hot made her tongue somewhat burnt, but it did not matter to her. "A Ice-tea and a large ham Panini please." said a voice from behind her. Her eyes bulged out. She almost spat out her coffee. He hasn't seen me, yet.. He hasn't seen me, yet.. "Henrietta?" asked Ace. She slapped her forehead furiously. "Hey, Ace." she smiled. "Do you mind if I join you?" he asked. She pointed to the seat, and he took it as an invitation. "I am zorry for overacting yezterday." said Henrietta meekly. "No.. It's my fault. I should have asked, if I was allowed to come." he replied. "No.. it's not that.. My grandma has cancer, and I don't know how long zhe has left. And I didn't want you to zee me in a wreck." she answered back, with tears in her eyes. He softly hugged her. She let the tears rolled down her cheek. "It's alright I won't judge you. I still love you." he replied. She cried harder. A few customers stared at the pair. "I ztill love you too.. Nothing's changed." she whispered. The pair shared a steamy kiss. "Large ham Panini, and a Ice-tea." said the woman said from behind the counter. "That's me!" shouted Ace. The woman stared at the couple, and then placed the plate on the small circular table. "We should make the most of our time in Germany." suggested Ace, as he waited for the arguing all over again. "That'z a good idea. There'z a aeroplane Muzeum, and a Mall full of lovely zhoez." winked Henrietta. "Yeah, that would be good." he replied. He kissed her softly on the head. "We should leave soon, so we won't be late." stated Ace, through his Panini. Henrietta giggled, and finished her latte.
Yeah I've done it! I had serious writer block.. It's like nearly 2:30 am and I'm soooo tired. Got a party tomorrow, plus a somewhat fayr.. Anyway good night and please review! I haven't heard from the reviewers I use to have, not in a long time. So please review! To show you still care, and to show how much of my hard work has paid off.
From Littlemissfg