TAILSPIN by Jaimie Roberts

Author:Jaimie Roberts [Roberts, Jaimie]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2017-06-19T16:00:00+00:00

Surprisingly, we bump into Aaron just outside the hotel. He’s with his company executive manager, Joanne Hawkins. She’s stunning with jet-black hair and legs that go on for miles. I can tell Charlie is smitten, and I think the feeling is mutual. We can’t talk long as we have sights to see and Aaron and his manager have meetings to attend. He wishes us a pleasant day, then wishes Charlie the best of luck in Afghanistan.

“Nice chap,” my father says once we get in the car.

“And that woman he was with …” Charlie gives a low whistle, making me roll my eyes. “You don’t think they’re together, do you?”

I shake my head. “No, they’re not.” I’m not going to explain how I know that.

We visit the Statue of Liberty, Times Square, and Central Park, where we have pizza and ice cream for lunch. Afterward, we do a bit of shopping before driving to the 9/11 memorial. We take our time walking around, smoothing our fingers over all the names of the people who met their untimely deaths here. It is both moving and inspiring.

We take a walk along Wall Street before heading to the Empire State Building where we have to stand in line for a while. I have to smile at that. It was all effortless when I was with Aaron.

After spending some time there, we’re all exhausted, thinking of getting a quick something to eat before they have to head to the airport.

“I had the most amazing day today,” I say as we sit in Olive Garden.

“Me, too,” my dad says, lifting his glass. “To Devon, for making all this happen.”

Charlie immediately follows suit, so I do the same. I know it’s coming to that time where Devon and I need to have a talk. How that will go is anyone’s guess, but I know we can’t go on like this for much longer.

“To Devon,” I say. “Happy birthday, Dad.”

“Thanks,” he beams. “It’s been the best. New York was everything I expected and more. I could easily live here.”

I raise my eyebrow. “Really?”

“Couldn’t you?”

I look out the window at the hustle and bustle on the street. “It’s like London in the sense that it’s a city, but yes, I could definitely see myself living here. The lights, the ambience, the buildings… It’s all fantastic.”

“Maybe we should all come here for a family holiday,” Charlie begins. “You know, once I’m back from …”

He doesn’t say it. He knows the fact that he’s going to a dangerous country is upsetting enough for me. He doesn’t want to rub salt into the wound.

“I would love that,” I say, smiling. He gives me a goofy smile right back. “You never know. You may even get to see Joanne again.” I wink at him.

His eyes widen. “You never know.”

After a gorgeous meal, we have the driver take us to the airport. I start crying. Even though I know I’ll see them again in a couple days, I still hate saying goodbye.

My father asks me to say thank you to Devon, and then they wave as they enter the airport.

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