Chapter 217 - Separated Again (1/2)

Jackson and Halia stood in the departure hall and looked up at the timetable. They were catching separate planes home: one was headed for Beijing, while the other was headed for Hong Kong.

Halia didn't want to be separated again. The last time they were separated, Jackson returned to France for a month and it felt like forever. How long would they be separated this time?

”Don't worry. As soon as I hand in my resignation and hand over everything, I will fly straight over to Beijing to join you. After that, we won't be separated again. I promise,” Jackson comforted as he patted Halia on the head.

Halia frowned, ”Don't take too long.”

”I won't,” Jackson replied as he arrived at his gate.

Jackson's flight was leaving two hours before Halia's, so the couple had no choice but to say goodbye in Munich.

As Halia watched Jackson walk through the gate, he turned around one last time and gave her a wave and she waved back reluctantly as emptiness filled her heart. Goodbyes were always tough, especially when it came to a person that one loved dearly.

Halia then walked over to the window and watched as everyone boarded and the luggage got packed into the plane. Eventually, it was time to lift off.

The plane left the gate and drove down to the start of the runway. Then, in less than no time, it sped up and lifted off the ground into the sky and disappeared amongst the clouds.

It was an odd feeling to watch someone disappear into the unknown. ”Please, don't make me wait too long,” Halia whispered as she glanced at her ring.

Jackson had only just left, but she missed him already...

...

After an intense day of interviews, Jaclyn actually slept soundly for the first time since her rehabilitation began. As she opened her eyes, she noticed she was still sitting upright.

She glanced next to her and realized she had fallen asleep on someone's shoulder.

It was Mia.

That was right, they were chatting all night about their lives when Jaclyn fell asleep on Mia's shoulder. Mia must have seen her getting proper sleep for the first time in a few days so she didn't interrupt her.

Jaclyn looked at her new friend. The kidnapping incident was a frightening experience, but at least, she walked out of there with a friend for life.

At that moment, there was a knock on the door and John walked in. The noise woke Mia up. She stretched her arms and looked around with confusion. ”Oh, it's morning already,” she exclaimed. ”Did you sleep well?” she asked as she subconsciously massaged her shoulder.

Jaclyn laughed, ”Yes, thank you. But, your shoulder must be sore.”