Pins and daggers

What was I thinking?!” I scolded myself, increasingly irritated and disappointed that it was thirty minutes past 7 and Navy was no where at the airport.

“One more minute and that’s it.” I declared.

Just as I decided not to wait any longer, my phone blared into life and I automatically dreaded having to lie to Paula again.

“She’ll definitely catch me this time” I murmured.

I reluctantly pulled out my phone and glanced at the caller ID. It was a strange number.

Relieved that it wasn't Paula, I touched the answer button and placed the phone to my ear.

“Where are you?” The caller asked, his voice deep and commanding.

I immediately recognized it as Navy’s voice, no one else could be so brooding and cold, even on the phone.

“I’m at the terminal, Sir”

“Look up” he replied.

I glanced across the hall and my eyes fell on a tall figure, waving stoically.

My heart fluttered as I made my way to him.

It was amazing how he managed to be so beautiful even with the frown he had on his face. He look