Thirty One

The airport bustled activity as travelers rushed from one place to another, dragging their luggage behind them. Leo and I stood in front of the arrival gate, waiting for Arielle. The sound of the announcement system echoed through the vast terminal as passengers arrived one after the other. The anticipation of seeing Arielle was almost palpable and I fidgeted with excitement.

We waited for what felt like an eternity, but finally, she appeared at the end of the corridor, and she was a sight to behold. Her hair was styled in big bouncy curls, and she was dressed in a bright red dress and looked like a Hollywood starlet in cheap clothes. She spotted us and started running in our direction, her heels clicking against the airport floor.

"Look at you!" I shouted and ran to her, hugging her tight as she arrived. "What's with all the makeup?"

"Sis, I'm in California. I have to act the part," she said with a batting of her eyelashes. I laughed and pulled her hand, "Come and meet Leo. He's wait