The Boy Next Door

[41]

"Ace we need to hurry." I scram to find the rest of my things. I practically throw everything into my suitcase.

"Mia, calm down we are going to get there on time," he says.

"No, we aren't you said make sure you meet me in the lobby at 10 am sharp." I mock the tone he used when telling Alexis the same thing yesterday.

"I know," he says.

Why, is he staying so calm?

"Mia I texted Blake that our flight got delayed an hour so we don't have to meet in the lobby until 11 am," he says.

"Oh okay, you could've told me. When did you find out," I ask?

"Just a couple of minutes ago. Gracie and Alexis are probably doing the same things as you. Freaking out and yelling at Blake."

"I never yelled," I state.

"I know. But knowing Gracie and Alexis they are annoyed with Blake right now," he laughs.

"You laughed, that was a laugh. I never hear you laugh, only chuckle."

"I guess so, Mia now we can relax for a little," he says.

"Or I could pack my suitcase nicely and yours of course." I give him a wink and a smile before emptying my suitcase.

He smirks. "I'll help you."

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"At least we made it here on time," I say. I nudge Ace in the side a little.

We hand the gate person are tickets and board the plane. Ace got us all tickets for first class and it was just us in the area.

"Cheers," Alexis says.

"What are we cheering to?" Blake questions Alexis.

"To a Happy Birthday for Leah!"

"This is going to be one long day." Blake throws back another sip of his champagne.

"It's only gonna be long if she doesn't crash and burn. The more you tire her out the better chance of her falling asleep quicker," I say.

"Good point. Let's get Leah to be tired," Blake says.

"And how do you plan on doing that," I ask Blake.

"Feeding her candy, playing games, and tiring those little legs out that are attached to her body," Blake says.

"Fine, then we can leave it up to you for the entertainment," Gracie says.

"I'm gonna need some help though," he states.

"Seems like you can entertain them just fine," Ace says while giving him a pat on the back. "Thanks for doing that, it puts less stress on me now."

"Yeah, of course," he says in a sarcastic tone.

This is gonna be one long flight.

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