“Alright. Call me when you land, okay?”
“I will. Bye, May.”
“Bye, boss lady.”
Georgia ended the call and grabbed her carry-on. As she walked toward the boarding line, she felt taller. Not physically, but inside. Like something heavy had been lifted.
***
The flight was smooth. She slept a little, ate the not-so-great airplane meal, and watched a random movie halfway through. When the plane finally touched down in America, she stretched her body with a smiled.
She was back home.
Once she got her suitcase and passed through customs, she found Mark waiting by the arrivals gate. He held up a small sign that said “Miss Brooks” with a silly grin on his face.
Georgia burst out laughing. “Really, Mark?”
“What? You’ve been in Italy for a whole week. Thought I’d keep it fancy.”
He pulled he
