Jinx

Chapter 16

Eid Mubarak!

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We landed in Dublin airport, with only mere hours to spare before Mum and Dad were due home. I was in a state of panic so bad that I felt numb. Hunter on the other hand was alert and quick on his feet.

We were waiting for our booked suitcases to come out when in the crowd I spotted mum and dad. Dad was waiting for the bags whereas mum was on her phone. Just then my phone buzzed. It was a message from Hussain;

"Dude mom just texted me, they're collecting their bags they will be here"

It buzzed again

"Where the f r u?"

I looked around in panic just as Hunter lifted both of our bags and strode over towards me. I nodded in the direction where my parents were and he kept his calm. Which was a good thing because if he panicked, then I was a goner. We quickly exited the baggage claim area and I could hear my parents a couple feet away.

"I can't wait to meet the kids,it's been to long" Dad said

I guess mom just smiled. I gulped and Hunter looked at me. His eyes softened and he took hold of my hand. With the other hand he put his hood over his head as did I. The airport was in a rush and we were trying our best to make out before Mom and Dad so that we could hopefully get home before them.

We walked towards the main exit and Hunter groaned. I too then realized why he groaned. There was a yellow tape saying 'Caution' and a airport help directing everyone to the opposite end of the airport for the exit. I closed my eyes, we were SO getting caught today. Going that way meant that I would see mom and dad.

"Babe head down and walk fast, follow my footsteps"

I nodded.

We tried to walk fast but it was impossible, there were so many people. Bloody hell, out of all days tourist had to come today!

I saw mom and dad again walking towards the exit, at the speed of a snail we passed them. Our backs were facing them, when a tap froze both of us. I heard dad say;

"Sorry for bothering you mate, but why is everyone coming back?"

I was breathing really heavily. We still hadn't turned. We had about 5 seconds before mom and dad would come to us face to face.

Suddenly Hunter said in a heavy accent;

"Ahh, sorrry no engleesh"

And he grabbed my hand and forgetting everything we ran for it.

Yahya had parked Hunter's car ready for us. Hunter hurridely propped open the boot and put our suitcases in. I got in the passenger seat and in a flash he was by my side, starting the car.

I stared out of the window as my eyes feasted on the familiar green of Ireland. But I couldn't make out the individual trees for Hunter was zig-zagging his way in and out of the various cars that just happened to cross our way. The speed-o-metre was going wild, the needle well into the red 'danger zone'.

Hunter drove with a small frown on his forehead. Concentrating. I smiled. Despite everything I felt calm. Hunter was here, Hunter would take care of me. This was one of many things why I love Hunter. He cared about me, about what I wanted and took care of my problems. I reached out and rubbed my hand back and forth on his thigh in a soothing manner. He looked at me, long enough to turn me into a puddle on the inside.

"I love how you are so calm"

I smiled

"Why wouldn't I be? I've got you"