Chapter 128 - FLIGHT
"Ace, please be careful…"
Phoenix stood in front of the door, her hand waving. She looked ethereal in the pink dress she wore. Her vibrant inky hair fell down her shoulders like a magnificent waterfall. It took me an incredible amount of self-control to stop myself from running towards her arms. Once I ran back, I knew I couldn't stop myself from staying. I have no option but to just watch her before I go or else I would not have the courage to leave.
She picked Faith Vienne from her stroller and placed her into her arms. She smiled and waved again. But behind her smile, I know she's sad too. She's simply trying to keep her wistfulness so I wouldn't feel bad.
But despite her efforts to keep it, I could?read thoughts like an open book. We are connected with each other and there's nothing which she could keep from me.
I waved back and shot her a smile before I took one last glance at Phoenix. I then climbed inside the car. Lucas Nicholas, my best friend, sat in the backseat with his headphones on. His eyes were closed as he listened to the music.
I sighed and sunk into the seat beside Lucas. I wish I did not need to leave. But that was impossible. There's still Vince to take care of. He attempted to kill me for the second time. Perhaps it's time for me to get even. That's why, tonight I should finish the war my stepbrother started.
The engine roared to life. Moments later the grey car sped past the gates then it rolled to the highway.?Lucas Nicholas drove in silence. I am in no mood to talk. I shifted my attention to the beautiful view outside the window but it failed to cheer me up. I guess there's nothing which could uplift my sunken spirits now.
After an hour of travelling, we finally pulled into a stop in front of the airport. I moved out of the car and opened the car compartment to get my heavy backpack. Lucas moved closer to pick his backpack too and I stepped aside.
When the car left, we entered through the main entrance. We passed through the airport security gates, then handed our backpacks to the staff before we headed to the departure hall.
Soon we are safely seated inside the plane. It would take us three and a half hours to reach Belavia. When it was announced the airplane would take off, I leaned into my seat, put my headphones on and closed my eyes.
I reviewed all my plans for tonight inside my thoughts. I shouldn't fail, I told myself. If I get caught trespassing the CEO's office then I will be doomed for the rest of my life. I will never be able to find any other chance to look for useful evidence that might help me put him to jail. Vince should be served the punishment that he deserves. The only punishment he was worth, aside from the death sentence of course, is lifetime imprisonment.
Before I even knew it, I fell asleep.
I was awakened by the sound of footsteps in the aisle. When my eyes fluttered open a flight attendant was distributing snacks.
When my eyes shifted to Lucas beside me, he was wide awake. This time he was looking at his phone. When my eyes landed on his phone screen, I caught him looking at the picture of his wife, Alexandria. I pretend I didn't see it and simply look away.
After eating a quick snack, I went back to sleep again since I have nothing to do anyway. I decided to spend the remaining hours of the trip sleeping. I barely slept last night. Now is the chance I could recover the sleep I needed.
The announcement from the speaker saying that the plane would be landing soon woke me up. I straightened on my seat.
Five minutes later, the plane landed safely on the runway. The passenger's slowly descended down the stairs including me and Lucas. After taking our backpacks from the baggage counter, we walked out of the door until we reached the car waiting outside.
We climbed into the car that would take us into a hotel where we would stay for a while. I leaned to the back seat. My eyes drifted to the scene outside the window.
'Home sweet home,' I should be saying that now that I'm back in the country where I was born and yet, I don't have the heart to say it out loud. The memories I have with me when it comes to this place was all unpleasant. I couldn't recall anything worth remembering except the memories I have with Phoenix.
The car skidded into a stop in front of a luxury hotel. Lucas had already reserved a?room in advance so we only went to the front desk to retrieve our?key card.
Our room was located on the fifth floor. We entered the elevator and punched the button to the fifth floor. We turned left and entered a hallway with a red carpet.
After walking to the seemingly endless hallway, I finally found my room. Lucas's room was situated next to mine and he walked towards his room.
I swiped the key card and the door opened. The spacious room with a King size bed greeted my eyes. The room has a floor to ceiling window with an overwhelming view of the city. There was also a fully furnished mini bar at the side of the room.
I closed the door and lowered my heavy bag on the floor. Then I slumped on the top of the cottony-soft bed. I grabbed my phone from inside the pocket of my jeans. After I texted Phoenix that I safely arrived at the hotel, a knock sounded on the door.
I placed my phone on top of the night table and opened the door.
Lucas Nicholas entered after the door opened. He then made a beeline straight into the crystal table and unrolled a paper on top. It was the floor plan of the Greyson building I sketched for him.
"Listen Ace, so here's the plan..."
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