Chapter 121 No more hiking (1/2)

The flight was delayed for two hours. Both Ryn and Mei Li spent the time sleeping on the chair. They used the backpack as a pillow and bent their body so the bag on their laps could act as a very hard and lumpy pillow, very uncomfortable but they did not care. They did not even care the look coming the people walking around them, too tired to feel ashamed.

Half an hour before the flight take off, both went to the ladies room to wash their face, acting like nothing happened. Those people who saw them earlier had to take a few looks just to ensure the sleeping people they saw earlier, sleeping like nobody business, were the same people looking bright eye and excited to get into the aeroplane.

It took them another hour to reach the island. They again used the time wisely to sleep. Luckily none of them snoring loudly. If not, well, even for people as shameless as them, where would they put their face?

It meant that they slept for almost three hours. Mei Li, who even slept during the photoshoot earlier, was truly fresh. She took charge of leading Ryn out of the arrival gate. Ryn, who had not enougg sleep, was a bit grumpy and grumbled for more coffee... Strong dark coffee.

She needed caffeine before she could use her money.

Mei Li brought her to the Starbucks. Instead of both of them waiting in the line to buy the drink, Ryn sat on the cushion and stole the time for a few winks. Mei Li went to line up, joining the others.

It took her a few minutes before she brought back two venti sized of Espresso Frappuccino Blended Coffee, a spicy chicken pocket and two huge powder  doughnuts.

”Ryn, wake up. Your coffee.”

Ryn blinked her eyes sleepily and let out a huge yawn. She stretched her arms and looked at her manager. ”Hmm...?”

”Your coffee, and I bought some food.”

Ryn reached for the drink. She took a few gulps until the container about half left. Finally she let out a satisfied smile and leaned back. She felt better now.

”Who is picking us up?” Ryn asked.

”She is already waiting outside. I've sent a message to them to inform out arrival.”

Ryn nodded dumbly. Her hand reached for the pocket but Mei Li's hand hit hers. Letting out a sigh, Ryn reached for one of the doughnuts. She chewed it thoughtfully.

”What time is our flight tomorrow?”

”Around noon. Enough time for breakfast at the hotel before we check out and come straight here.”

”Oh...”

Both were quiet again. Their focus tuned toward the food and drink. Once they finished with the food, Mei Li bought two more drinks before they went to find the one in charge picking them up.

It was a girl this time and her cheerful self brightened the atmosphere all the way to the hotel for the girls to check in. Then, once they were done with a quick freshen up, the girl brought then to the shooting location.

”We have to hike?”

Ryn chuckled at Mei Li's cry. She actually could guess they had to do a little bit of hike when she saw the girl's shoes and pants. That was why she already put on her sneakers and even put some chocolates for Mei Li in her backpack.

The girl looked worried.

”Don't worry. She is just shocked. Let her calm down first before we start,” Ryn soothed the girl before patted Mei Li's shoulder. ”Hey, if you don't want to follow us, you can wait here.”

Mei Li looked around. Her jaw dropped and her eyes widened.

Although there were many people preparing to climb up the hill, there was no shop here. There were only like three stone chairs with no building for people to rest.

Ryn wanted her to stay here? No doubt she had to wait for hours and might even reach until night! She heard Ryn would be paired with another model so the possibility for this session to take more time was more toward a big yes!

”I'm not waiting here. I'll follow...”

Ryn hid a grin. She nodded at the girl to lead the way.

It took the almost an hour to reach there. Ryn did not look that exhausted but Mei Li was sweating crazily. She quickly reached the stump and sat on it, fanning her face.

Ryn patted her shoulder sympathily. She already handed almost all the chocolates in her bag to fuel Mei Li's energy. It was barely enough for bringing Mei Li to reach the destination. So many times Mei Li cried desperately, wanting to give up but both she and the girl coaxed the frustrated manager patiently.