Take Off [Short Story]

“Don’t leave me.” I whispered into my Jason’s ear as he started to get up to leave. We just hooked up for the first time in all of the years I’ve known him. I’ve loved him since I met him, but he never felt the same. 1

“I must go, Emma. The plane-” Jason started to tell me as he walked towards the door.2

“Forget it. Don’t go to Florida. Don’t marry Kana. Don’t leave me.” I begged. But it was to late, Jason walked out the door and into the awaiting taxi which was to take him to the airport. Last night I confessed my love to Jason and he told me he felt the same. We spent the night together, only for him to decide to leave for Florida and go through with his marriage to Kana. My heart was breaking faster and faster. I didn’t want my Jason to go.3

Then  I realized what I must do. I must go to the airport, meet Jason, and stop him from going. He could call Kana and call off the wedding and we would be free to love. Forget everything that’s happened in the past between us, I just wanted him in my arms again. Quickly, I pulled on my orange sweater and my jean mini skirt and ran outside, calling over a cab. I told the driver to go as fast as he could to the airport, thrusting a $50 bill at him.4

Finally, we arrived. I told the driver to keep the change. I ran as fast as I could, and saw Jason handing his ticket to a flight attendant. 5

“Jason, I want to be with you forever! Forget Kana, be with me!” I screamed to him, but it was once again, too late. Jason slowly shook his head and walked onto the plane. Crying, tears running down my face, I crawled outside.6

Just in time to get a look at Jason through the plane window and watch him take off.7