ALEX.
I'm in the car with James after saying goodbye to my parents. I know they'll be looking after Elizabeth, and that reassures me. She couldn't be in better hands. We arrive at the airport and I board the plane. I send her a message before takeoff, but when I don't get a reply, I decide to read a book until it gets late and I fall asleep.
"We've arrived, sir," the flight attendant speaks after giving a few gentle knocks on the door. It takes me a few seconds to fully wake up, and I notice that it's just dawn in Rome.
"Thank you," I say as I get up. I checked my phone and saw Elizabeth's reply.
From: Elizabeth
We're fine, thanks for asking. Hope everything goes well on your trip. Rest well.
I smiled at my phone. Since I met her, all she's done is left the best impression on me. It
