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After their meal that morning, Abi was surprised to hear a helicopter land on the mansion's backyard. She didn't know why but the first thing she thought was that there was an emergency and someone came to fetch Alex.

Her heart, which was filled with excitement, somehow started to feel a little sad and disappointed,  disappointed that their plan for the day might not happen again. Before she knew it, she was silently praying and hoping that Alex would not leave again.

When she saw that Alex was heading to the backdoor, Abi couldn't stop herself from chasing him.

She suddenly clung on his arm as he opened the back door, causing Alex to halt and look at her.

”Uhm… Alex… I… y-you're not leaving again, right?” she asked, looking both worried and downhearted. Gone was the beaming light that shone on her face since sunrise.

Seeing his face, Alex immediately realized what she was thinking but he couldn't blame her since he already left her twice in just the few days that they were together.

The man's lips curved up and then, he held her hand.

”Come,” he said and he led her out.

Once Abi saw the helicopter, she was suddenly thrilled. She had always thought that helicopters, especially the military choppers, were incredibly cool.

”Stay here,” Alex told her before he let go of her hand and headed to the helicopter. Abi watched him as he ducked slightly towards it.

He talked to the man who was dressed in an aviation uniform so she correctly guessed that he was the pilot. She saw the pilot climb down while he conversed with Alex.

Seeing that no one else other than the pilot was inside the helicopter, Abi gasped at her next thought. Could it be that they were going to ride in that?! Whoah!

Abi's hands flew to her mouth.

”Don't worry, Miss Abigail, that ride is very safe, I assure you,” someone spoke and Abi finally realized that Xavier was standing right beside her. He was smiling and his pleasant face almost seemed to be shining.

”You mean, Alex and I will really ride in that?” she asked, pointing at the idling helicopter.

”Oh… Alex didn't tell you yet?” Xavier's eyes widened. 'Oh no, what have I done!'

Thinking that he had spoiled Alex's surprise, Xavier scolded himself. 'Oh gosh, I need to run away now or Alex might kill me!'

”Haha, uhm, I think Alex is calling you to go over there,” he suddenly said, forcing a laugh and Abi's head snapped towards Alex. Xavier actually just said that to divert her attention from him so he could escape.

But little did he know that the little lamb immediately believed what he said and she started running towards Alex, smiling widely.

By the time Alex and the pilot's talk was over, he turned and saw Abi already approaching. Her downhearted look just a while ago was gone. She was beaming at him like a super excited child and her long hair danced behind her as she ran.