The sun rays streamed through the chink in the curtains and splash on Shannon's eyes. She opened her eyes using her plan to protect her eyes from the rays as she turned the other way in the bed to the what time it was.
"Ohh, it's 10:10" Shannon exclaimed.
she stood up from her bed, throwing the blanket to one side, and she rushed into the bathroom to have her bath of bubbles in warm water in the jacuzzi after brushing.
Within a few minutes, she was done dressing, putting on a flowery top and a long swishing skirt. She hurried to the kitchen to prepare a fast meal which she ate as fast as she could so she won't be late for her flight.
Shannon boarded a bus down to Clinton International Airport. She was happy going back home but whenever she remembered Philip she couldn't help but cry.
~~
There were three airplanes on the tarmac and one was just taking off when Shannon got to Clinton International Airport.
"I hope I haven't missed my flight" Shannon soliloquized, checking her wristwatch, it was 10:40. She walked briskly to the reception, some necessary things after which she was directed to the plane she was to follow.
Shannon joined the queue. The queue was long so she hoped to be on the plane soonest as the immigration officers checked and weighed the luggage.
Soonest, they concluded the checking and the plane took off. The air hostess began to attend to passengers. She was dressed in a corporate dress. A white shirt and red skimpy skirt.
The air hostess also attended to Shannon. They began to converse with each other and Shannon liked the air hostess.
"Before I forget, I'll like to know your name". Shannon asked staring at her.
" I am Harriett Sheila" the air hostess responded shyly
"Beautiful name just as you are. My nice hubby fits you"
"Thanks, anything you'll need just lemme knows and I'll get them for you".
" So kind of my dear Sheila".
"You are welcome ma'am" Sheila walked to attend to someone else.

~~
Philip woke up very late, tired and exhausted after the last night's party. It was fun for Philip and his mates that we were present including Felix. Everything was in surplus.
After the short speech by the host, Phillip. The dancing, dining, and winning began and it lasted from 11:00 pm till 6:00 am. Most people slept in the hotel but Philip went home immediately, trying to prevent what happened to him the last time from happening.
Philip was awake, he was still on the bed, rolling from one edge to another, he hadn't enjoyed his sleep.
Sandra checked the time and found out the time was far spent already and Philip was yet to come out of his room. So she went down to his room and knocked on Philip's room door, no response.
"Good morning" Sandra tried to communicate right from outside the room.
"Good morning," Philip said, his voice coarse.
"Aren't you going to work today??"
"I am not".
" I guess so too, the time is far spent already. I'll like to tell you that mum will be here in Nigeria soonest, she called a few hours ago even her plane took off".
"Don't worry when she arrives, I'll go and pick her up".
" Okay, I will be going out soonest and your food is ready"
"Goodbye," Philip said, he cha he'd his position on his bed.
"Goodbye," Sandra left for her room.
Philip covered himself with the blanket, about to sleep when his phone rang.
"Who is this disturbing me" Philip complained but he picked up the phone. Checking the rue caller, he rubbed his face with his palm to have a clearer view.
"Whoa, mummy" Philip muttered to himself as he picked up the call.
"Hello mummy"
"Hello son, in the airport now in Nigeria, our airplane landed a few minutes ago, although I have been calling you. sister, but it wasn't reachable."
"Okay mum, give me a few more minutes, I'll be there to pick you up.
" That's alright, I'll be expecting you"
Shannon cut off the conversation. Philip jumped off his bed and took his bath hastily, dressing up as fast as he could, so he could go and pick Shannon up at the airport.
Sheila who was beside Shannon was eager to know who called.
"Who was that ma'am," She asked.
"That's my son, Philip".
" Okay, that's good you remind him you're already so he could come over to pick you up".

***

Philip got to the airport, drove in, and alighted from the car after parking at the garage, walking into the reception. Immediately she entered, he sighted Shannon afar off. He trotted to meet her, and once he got there, they hugged and exchanged pleasantries.