𝑅𝓊𝒾𝓃𝑒𝒹 𝐿𝒾𝒻𝑒

Prologue

Nicole sat in the lobby, waiting for her flight. She wasn't that far from the friends she came with, the Stones. She didn't hear much, but she knew Grace and Ben were arguing about Cal's cancer treatment. She felt bad for the family. Cal was dying from leukemia. Her thoughts got distracted when her phone vibrated. She looked down to see who it was that texted her.
Sofia: Hi Mommy!
Nicole couldn't help but smile. She hasn't talked to her daughter, or husband, since she left for Jamaica. She started to text back until a voice start announcing something about her flight. She didn't think much of it, if it was delayed or canceled, she would be able to go back to the hotel. Sure she checked out, but she could easily get a new room. "Anyone who is willing to change their flight will be getting $400." The announcer stated making Nicole look back at the text. She could either take the quick flight home, and go back to her daughter, and abusive husband, or she could take the late flight. As she watched Ben get up with Micheala and Cal she got the decision. She got up and followed.
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Nicole took her seat on the plane. She started writing a text to send to her brother when the flight attendant came by. "Please turn on airplane mode."  Bethany stated. "Can I finish this text really quick? Please, my brother needs to know so he's not getting worried." Nicole practically pleaded. Bethany nodded which gave Nicole a smile. She finished the text, sent it, then turned her phone onto airplane mode as someone sat next to her.
"Hello." The man started. Nicole glanced at him, looking him up and down. He had dark hair, curly, brown eyes, a goatee, and somewhat short. "Hi." Nicole stated as she looked back at what she had been doing. "The names Eagan, and yours?" Eagan introduced. Nicole looked back at him, closing her journal. "Nicole." Nicole stated. "Alright. Why were you in Jamaica?" Eagan asked, trying to start conversation as the plane went into the sky. "To get a vacation." Nicole answered. "You?" She asked. "Vacation." Eagan answered. The two were both quiet when turblance hit. Nicole held onto the armrest until it calmed down.
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Nicole was confused as she walked out of the plane, she had her bag behind her. "Do they ever do this?" Ben asked. "No." She and Micheala both answered. Ben looked even more concerned. Nicole glanced over back at the government that was there. "Excuse me, there are sick people here can you tell me what the problem is exactly?" Micheala asked, making her voice louder than it was before. Nicole looked at her before looking back. "The problem, ladies and gentlemen, is that your plane departed Montego Bay, Jamaica on April 7th 2013. Today is November 4th 2018." The man said as people talked amongst themselves. "You've been missing, presumed dead, for 5 1/2 years." He said again. As more people talked, and Ben looked at Nicole, Nicole froze. She didn't hear Ben asking her anything. "Vance.." she said to herself with a soft smile on her lips.