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Mom's asleep, Dad is reading a magazine. I'm left with nothing to do.
[[look around]]
[[talk to dad]]
<img src="http://cdn7.dissolve.com/p/D437_24_007/D437_24_007_0004_600.jpg">I open my eyes and start looking around. There is a flight attendant going around and offering everyone blankets. I don't know if I want one, but my heart still feels cold. Maybe I should give it a try?
[[ask for a blanket]]
[[ask for something to drink]]
<img src="https://i.pinimg.com/originals/39/84/da/3984daa1e044695f52d9adcfeeb4717a.jpg">I wait a little bit and look at John. I love him, even though I'm afraid we have to go God knows where to escape. Again. One more place left behind.
- Daad.
He says, looking a bit offended:
- What do you want, Alice?
[[ask about the future]]
[[ask about mom]]
[[tell him I'm scared]]
<img src="http://cdn6.dissolve.com/p/D28_45_032/D28_45_032_0004_600.jpg">- Excuse me, could I have a blanket, please?
I think this woman is kind. She looks about 25 years and I envy her a little bit. She has probably seen a lot of countries.
- Of course, dear.
She hands me a warm blanket. I thank her.
[[talk to dad]]
<img src="https://www.telegraph.co.uk/content/dam/Travel/2017/July/copa-GettyImages-539690472.jpg?imwidth=450">I feel a sudden pain in my stomach and remember that I am really hungry. But I know that dinner is not around the corner...I should take my chance.
- Excuse me, can I have something to drink?
I think this woman is kind. She looks about 25 years and I envy her a little bit. She has probably seen a lot of countries.
- Of course, dear. What do you prefer, some sparkling or plain water? Maybe juice?
Here is the problem. I don't know what I want.
[[ask for some juice]]
[[ask for some water]]
<img src="https://imagesvc.meredithcorp.io/v3/mm/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstatic.onecms.io%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F24%2F1970%2F01%2Fflight_attendant_smiling-170408752_1-2000.jpg&q=85">- Could I have some orange juice, please?
She smiles and goes away, coming back in less than a minute, with a paper cup in hand.
- Here you go.
I thank her.
[[talk to dad]]
[[go to sleep]]
<img src="https://d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net/blogs/1/2018/08/Flight-attendant-pouring-drinks.jpg">
- Just water, please.
She smiles and goes away, coming back in less than a minute, with a paper cup in hand.
- Here you go.
I thank her.
[[talk to dad]]
[[go to sleep]]
<img src="https://d36tnp772eyphs.cloudfront.net/blogs/1/2018/08/Flight-attendant-pouring-drinks.jpg">
- Where are we going after this?
He inhales, as if trying to keep himself calm.
- I don't know, Alice. I'll figure something out. Please, don't worry and be a good girl. And for God's sake, don't talk to strangers.
Sure, Dad. Sure.
[[go to sleep]]
<img src="https://d1ymz67w5raq8g.cloudfront.net/Pictures/480xAny/8/2/3/131823_shutterstock_366899399.jpg">
Mom's head is resting on his shoulder.
- Why was she crying earlier?
He doesn't say anything.
- Dad?
- Alice, don't. I don't want to talk about it.
Okay then. I hope she's going to be fine.
[[go to sleep]]
<img src="https://st4.depositphotos.com/6996018/29626/v/600/depositphotos_296263330-stock-video-handsome-man-sitting-at-porthole.jpg">
He looks old. And tired.
- Da-a-d?
His hands are all bruised.
- Yes?
And suddenly I remember. Cold summer night, stars above my head, us, camping in the woods. I was hiding in the tent as the big storm was ruining the beautiful scenery behind us. It was dark outside, the rain was pouring and I was shaking like a leaf. I called my parents, but as usual, they didn't hear me. When my throat was literally going to rip, John appeared out of nowhere and asked me if I was alright. I told him I was scared. And he hugged me.
But now his eyes are as cold as the air around our plane.
- Dad, I'm scared.
He simply says:
- Don't be, Alice. You're a big girl.
[[go to sleep]]
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Not sure about what I want to do now, I decide to close my eyes and sleep for a little while. Everything is too overwhelming and I can't do anything about it. Maybe my parents and I are going to be okay. Maybe.
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