Christmas Eve 2007

Captain landed his plane full of passengers with his usual precision. His last flight before he could relax and enjoy his own Christmas. It wasn’t going to be the way he wished it could but instead a quiet affair alone with the television. That however was a better prospect than spending it with his co-pilot and his girlfriend. He liked and even was a lovely girl but now he was single they were a little overwhelming for him. Plus he had hoped all his subtle hints he had dropped since October would make go down on one knee and make an honest woman of , which would hopefully put all new air stewardesses off him.

It used to be having the girls flock to him and he enjoyed taking out the best looking girls whenever he felt like it. Then four years ago she breezed into his life, she had come to sit in on flights and assess each pilot, had tried his charm on her and had simply replied. “Captain , I am here to assess your piloting skill not your sexual prowess.” And that was it, with that one line she had shot him down in flames and made him more interested in her than she could ever have realised. From that day on treated her totally different he had always called her Miss anytime they spoke and treated her with the utmost respect. It took a good six months but eventually he had won her over and they became a couple.

’s voice shook from his thoughts of . “Come on , will be waiting for us.” looked up at who was already out of his seat and ready to leave the plane, hat firmly fixed on his head. “Okay , and please don’t give anyone a Christmas kiss where may see!” laughed as now collected all his papers into his briefcase and put his jacket on ready to leave the plane. The passengers had gone and only two stewardesses remained both smiling. Taking by surprise pushed him forwards. “Excuse us ladies but we are both wanted men.”
Curiosity got the better of . “, why are you hurrying us away? Normally you take your time with the cabin crew, flirt a little……” looked expectantly at and for once was a loss for words, he opened and closed his mouth trying to think. raised his eyebrows. “Popping the question tomorrow are you?”
At first looked shocked then he smiled and nodded. “That’s it , the question, definitely.” was a bit dubious now; was up to something of that he was certain.
Soon enough they arrived in baggage claim to await the arrival of their overnight bags, whilst waiting patiently ’s screams could be heard throughout the area. “, !” rolled his eyes and looked at who swept his girlfriend up in his arms and began to kiss her feverishly. turned away feeling sick, this was one thing he didn’t need another reminder of what he had lost, what he was stupid enough to allow to slip away. He missed with all his heart, he was stupid not to follow her to her new job, he could have taken a six month break from work, all his years of flying had at least earned him that. But no he said he couldn’t take the time and it wouldn’t work being apart from each other for so long so he said it was best to part, why on earth had he said that? Did he really think she would bow down and not take the new job on; he loved her for her strong nature amongst other things so why did he think she would give in to him?
Once more he was ripped from his thoughts but this time as grabbed hold of him and held him close. “, how are you?” as always was full of life, he had commented to on several occasions that he should ban from all caffeine. “, you look well.” linked arms with , much to his disgust. “I am darling, has invited you over for drinks tonight?”
attempted to unlink himself from her. “He did but is still fill of enough beans to keep up with you, unfortunately I am tired and need my bed.” pulled herself closer to as she whispered. “I need my bed…….. But with in it.” now saw his chance. “Well there you go, you need to go and love your and I need to go to sleep.
thought he saw an annoyed look from aimed at of all people. Once again his thoughts were of and occasionally on his return she would be waiting for him also but unlike the loud brash would walk quietly over and wait for him to get close before she told him she loved him and then hugging and kissing him gently and in a proper manner. He wondered if would ever come home, but she wouldn’t come home to him. felt saddened by this, he wondered if he could ask the boys upstairs where she was. Would they be able to tell him, would she be happy to see him? Of course she wouldn’t, a woman like would have moved on, she would have men all over her begging for her attention. Finally his case arrived and was happy to collect it and be able to leave and alone. “, where’s the fire?” looked back at and then around the almost deserted room. “, you are normally long gone by now if we stay much longer we can catch the next plane full of passengers coming through.” now appeared very agitated. “, I need you to help me out here.” placed his bag down. “ its Christmas Eve….” He looked at his watch. “……….. Eleven thirty so nearly Christmas day, I suggest you go home and celebrate.”
now dropped down on one knee and held ’s hand. watched with a great amount of pride. was finally growing up, even if he looked as shocked as did. Eventually the words made their way from his mouth. “, we have been together a long time now and…… I think it’s time…… that we made it more permanent…………… Sorry , this isn’t going to plan at all. Marry me, please?”
had tears in her eyes as she nodded and got up and hugged her. walked over and hugged the pair, he was thrilled for them but he also felt very jealous. It should have been him asking . Sadly continued on his way. He was soon stopped by pulling him back. “Please , wait.” sighed. “I’m sorry, I’m really pleased for you both but I am tired.” now joined the pair. “ please, we want you with us.” laughed out loud; he could smell a rat now. “If you have lined me up with one of your female stewardess friends , then I suggest you cancel her.”
now stared at with her hands on her hips. “Stewardess Friends? What the hell is that all about ?” shook his head; it appeared he had just dropped in it up to his neck. tried to calm and explain himself but it appeared she wasn’t being fobbed off at all but did feel duty bound to stand by and once a suitable gap in the now forming row appeared he would try to appease the situation.
To make it all the more embarrassing the next plane had landed and disembarked the passengers were now making their way to baggage claim. wanted to leave but he couldn’t leave , not like this. “, , the South African plane is in, let’s take this elsewhere.” and didn’t show any sign of letting up. sighed this would look good if the bosses ever heard about it.
“Captain , this will not look good on your flight record!” drew in his breath at the female voice, her tone was abrupt. closed his eyes for a moment, not daring to believe. “So Captain do I take it you are ignorant as well as pigheaded.” smiled; it was her, his . Slowly he turned and there she was, hair, playful eyes and lips that begged to be kissed and often. “Hello .” She smiled at him reaching out a well manicured hand to his arm. The heat rushed around ’s body like a steam train. “, what are you doing here?”
She now moved ’s arm and placed it upon her stomach. “Well the job has finished and I need some leave.” She moved his hand and his eyes widened as he now looked down to a perfectly formed bump. “Merry Christmas Daddy.”


THE END



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