"Ladies and gentlemen," the disembodied voice began, "the Captain has turned on the seatbelt sign. Please, fasten your seatbelts for our final approach into Atlanta."
She took the compact from her bag one last time, scrutinizing her reflection. This is it! she exclaimed internally. This is what you’ve waited for! You’re finally going to meet the person who turned your whole world upside-down!
Her mother’s final caution echoed in her mind, "If you feel at all uneasy about this girl, don’t go with her. Just call us and we’ll send you a return ticket."
"Alea iacta est..." she sighed, smiling.