Chapter 7
Three days later...
It was finally time for John to say goodbye to his daughter. He wasn't looking forward to it. He has enjoyed these few days with Belle, so it will be hard to let her go. He can't wait to find out where Marlena is staying, so they can all finally be a family.
John is at the airport with Kelly and Belle to make sure that they get on the right plane and don't miss their flight. John knows Belle is anxious to get back home to her mother. She has been asking for her for the last couple of days. John sits with Belle as Kelly double checks their tickets at the ticket booth. As they are sitting, John picks up Belle and puts her on his lap.
"I'm going to miss you, my sweet little Isabella. I love you so much." John says as he wraps his arms around her and snuggles her close.
"I miss you, daddy." Belle says in her little three year old voice.
"I'll miss you too, Belle."
John closes his eyes to keep the tears from falling down his cheeks. He doesn't want Belle to see him cry. He doesn't want her to see him sad.
Kelly finally finishes what she is doing and joins them. She sits down next to John and Belle and watches them together. She smiles. She sees how much John really loves his daughter. It really is too bad that Dr. Evans and him can't be a family with their daughter and his son, Brady. She knows Dr. Evans made the choice to walk away from him, but hopefully someday soon she will change her mind and let Mr. Black back into her life.
John senses Kelly's presence and looks up.
"Oh Kelly, did you get the tickets all figured out?"
"Yes, I did. Our flight should be boarding in about 20 minutes."
John nods and smiles as he continues to hold his daughter close.
Meanwhile...
On the other side of the airport a man watches John, Kelly and Belle. He keeps his face hidden behind a newspaper as not to be seen. Suddenly his cell phone rings. He picks it up and answers it.
"Hello?"
"Yes, it's me. Are you keeping an eye on John's little girl and the nanny?" the person on the other end asks.
"Yes, sir. I have them in my sights right now, and don't worry; I will keep my eye on them all the way to San Francisco."
"Fantastic, keep up the good work. I will call you back later with further instruction."
"Yes, Mr. DiMera."
The line goes dead as the man folds up his phone and puts it away. His eyes never left John, Belle or Kelly the entire time. He was hired to do a job and he will make sure he does it right. Mr. DiMera is paying him big bucks to find Marlena Evans, and he will find her.
Meanwhile...
John reads his daughter a book as Kelly watches. They are trying to keep Belle distracted so it won't be hard for her to leave with Kelly without her father.
John excuses himself to go to the bathroom when their flight is called. Kelly is glad that he wasn't around to hear since Dr. Evans doesn't want him knowing where she is. Kelly grabs Belle and their things, she doesn't want to forget anything. As they are rushing to get on their plane, John yells after, so them. He is able to stop them as he catches up to them.
"You were going to leave without letting me say goodbye to my daughter one more time?"
"Sorry Mr. Black, we just didn't want to miss our flight."
John leans over and gives Belle a kiss on the cheek.
"Goodbye Belle, daddy loves you. I'll miss you."
Belle raises her little hand to wave.
"Bye, bye daddy."
John waves back as Kelly and Belle rush to catch their plane. John watches until they are out of sight. He then turns and walks away.
The man sees John walk away, so he takes this as his opportunity to board the plane himself. Once on the plane, he spots Belle and Kelly. The stewardess sits him a few seats behind them,which allows him to keep an eye on them.
Once Kelly and Belle are seated on the plane, the stewardess asks them if they want a snack or a beverage before takeoff. Kelly has a glass of water and some almonds, Belle has some juice and cookies.
After Belle gets her juice and cookies, Kelly looks at her and smiles.
"Are you ready to go home and see mommy, Belle?"
Belle nods as she eats her cookie.
Before long Kelly and Belle are on their way back to San Francisco.
Will Kelly and Belle make it home? Will Marlena be there to greet her daughter? Stay tuned to find out!
