Charli
"Ladies and gentlemen," the captain's announcement bellowed through the speakers. "We apologize for any inconvenience; however, the tower has informed us that there is a backup on the runway, and our departure from the gate will be delayed."
I looked at my watch. It was time to take off and yet the cabin door was still open. I might be paranoid, but the longer I was unable to reach Nox, the more my mind created ridiculous scenarios. It wasn't difficult for me to do. In first class I saw everything. I saw the string of unfamiliar faces that passed by after I boarded. I noticed when the passengers ceased boarding. I watched as the flight attendant began to close the cabin door and saw the attendant on the sky bridge, the one who does whatever happens outside the plane, whisper to th
