Chapter 2: The Previous Day

On their way to the airport none of them said nothing everyone was immersed in their own thoughts. . Each of them think different things from each other.  Kostas thinking how things go in the new work. A job was not sure if he could make it but will try as much as possible for him and his family. "How will employees react to this change so fast? Would they like me?  Would they trust me at some time? I do not know what to expect anymore!!" thinking and began to sigh. But no one figured fortunately for him. In the backseat thoughts continue with the same pace.  Katerina thinking the same thing as almost everyone. "If i did not hit that day the phone we'll sleep now and we would not be so anxious about what was waiting us!  Why the phone rings? Why us? Why? Why??" thinking and began to sigh this but again no one noticed.

Between mom and Pauline, Zeta was sitting. It is the only one that did not interest them. She is 12 years old and in July would turn to 13. What can understand a 13 year old from such a huge change and its effects? It is the only who is sailing in seas of happiness!

First time on an airplane and even in Business Class! What else could she ask her life? For her all went perfectly. For only two things was sad. First, she will not be able to see her friends, Natalia, Nefeli and Lydia. Secondly, she will not see their relatives in the summer as they used to do every summer when schools was over.

In the next seat was sitting Pauline staring out the route to the airport. In her mind cames yesterday. Her friends had secretly organized a farewell surprise party! At the party had come all of their friends from school, the neighborhood and also Pauline's and Amalia's  teammates  from volleyball. They were lot of people.  But did not last long because we had to get ready and an early night because they were waking up tomorrow. After most people was gone, four girls were in the house Melina, Amalia Stefania and Pauline.

She met Melina in First Grade of Juniour High School a random day at school. That same year they met each onther again in a camp organized by the municipalities. Pauline when  saw her sitting alone went straight to talk to her hoping that she will remembered because they had only talked once. For good luck Melina had not forgotten her! How could forget that crazyness  Pauline has? She was impressed by the spontaneity and honest and it was these things that gain her from the first time she spoke to Pauline!

They matched almost immediately from the first month already told each other the story of their lifes, dreams, hopes and much more.

With Amalia things were diferent, they have a relantionship just lene Jon's and Richie's who understand what it says to each other with just a glance! They met randomly in the neighborhood park at age of 6 when they crushed both in the same column with their bikes! When schools a few days after it opened and went to first grade they met again and sat in the same school desk. This was done in the second and third grade and this continued until the third grade of Juniour High School in the same school desk in the same position! Something else they made together for many years has been to playing volleyball. First Amalia started it and after 2or 3 months Pauline joined her. Still remember their first day at practice but also their last. The first may someday forget her but definitely not the last! When he was on the court together and did what I enjoyed the most they forgot everything! It was the best duo in the team! This duo suddenly broke!

Stefania joined them in Jouniour High School. Amalia and Pauline have known her for years they were together all over the Primary! When they finished the Primary Stefania left. She came back 2 years later and she made the first surprise. The second surprise was by Pauline

The four girls were sitting in Pauline's room when Melina broke the silence "So we're all staying here facing each over without doing anything?" "Fine! What do you want to do then?" Amalia asked. " It's the time girls!" Stefania said looking at password Melina and Amalia. The girls known what Stefania meant. Only Pauline didn't get it and she looked them with a strange look."It's time for what?" she asked. "It's time to give you your presents!" they said all together."Present? For what? You know that i don't have birthday today, right?" Pauline said. " Yeah we know that it's not your birthday today. But when your birthday comes we can't give you your present because you'll ne in USA and espacially in NJ and we would not  be able to give you your present so here is mine! I hope you like it!" Melina said and gave her a little bag. "Thank you but is not necessary!".

She opened slowly and what to see? It was a Heart & Danger neckless! She was speechless did not know what to say she had lost her words. She just hug her tightly without saying a word.  Melinda did not misunderstood, she was waiting   this reaction because she knew that Pauline did not expect this. When they brock apart Pauline put on her neck the necklace! It looks perfect on her it was like it was disighed for yer." I promise i would not put this away whetever will happens!" Pauline said. "I'm sure about that!" said Melina and smiled. 

"Ok children we don't want this to take 100 years!" said Amalia. ¨ Well, it took almost 10 years  to make it, i hope you like it!" Amalia continue and she gave her a bag. She put her hand in the bag and it was an photo album." You get me a photo album and it took 10 years to made it?" "Just open it and you'll see!" Pauline opened the photo album and she looked in the first picture. It was her with Amalia eating ice-cream. She move on to the next picture. Christmass in the first grade togethre againe. She passed the other pictures quickly. She stopped in a picture, they were together holding the throphy they just won! It was the final match they were 1 point ahead. The opposing team had service. The score was 2-2 sets of 14-13. If they get  this points will be awarded the championship. Pauline was the team capten and she'll give everything she has to win this. She agreed with Amalia without saying a word. They both know what they have to do.And they did it, they win the set and the match!

The last page was empty. "What we'll put here?" Pauline asked. "I'll take you a picture!" Stefania said. "Come on take my mobile" Pauline answer. Stefania took them a picture. "I'll keep that and i'll print it when i get there. Thank you thought" she said. "It's ok! At least when you feel alone you can take a look and you wouldn't be alone anymore!" Amalia said and smiled.

"And now ladies and gentleman the last present for today..." Melina said pointing Stefania and she gave her the present. It was very small and light. She was wandering what will be. She opened. Aftermath Of The Lowdown. Richie's latest solo album! Richie was her favourite member of Bon Jovi. This doesn't mean that she didn't like the others but Richie has something. Something that David, Jon and Tico didn't have. She don't really know what is was this 'something' but she didin't care!

One more time Pauline was no for words! "You're kidding me? Oh my 'Sambo'!!" Pauline said exited. "No, i'm not kidding! It's all yours! You remember the present you gave me in my birthday. I have to give you something like that. So, here you are!" " Thank you! I..I don't know what to say! You got me!" Pauline said. "You don't have to say anything. Just when you're in tha airport give us a call to know you're safe and sound in NY!" Amalia said. " Melina i would call at home  because you don't know where you mobile is or it would have o battery or you wouldn't know where is it!" Pauline joked. "No, you can call me at my mobile. If i pick it up one time it wouldn't be the end of the world!" Melina answer laughing.

The time had pasted and the girl had to leave. They hugged and kissed for last time and left Pauline's house.

With all these thoughts in mind arrived at the airport and parked. They took their bags and go to make check-in. After they took the tickets and leaded to the door 'Business Class'. They get on the plane and they made themselfs comefortable at their seats. Now, they are waiting to take off the plane.