Chapter 1 At The Airline

• Milena's POV
• I'm not a morning person but today is an exception. A smile adorned my face at the mere thought of being a captain. An airline officer. It's been my dream besides business management.
• Finally, I'm about to pilot a plane. It's both of us actually: Logan is one of the friends I have in the academy. We grew up together, in Sweden and he's going to be my copilot.
• Choosing a copilot is one of the hardest things ever but I trust Logan besides I'm good at piloting.
• Don't get me wrong this isn't the first time I'm piloting a plane just that this time Logan is the copilot which I have always been.
• I looked around my cream and blue-colored room and stopped by a photo of my family.
• " You're proud of me, right? All I want is to make them proud, my parents; especially mom, who's been through a lot since she had me and my younger sister Isabella.
• Dad had groomed us into who we are currently. Though it's hard to please him I know he's doing it for our sake. Mind you my prestigious family isn't the type you read from romance novels.
• My ringing phone brought me out of my thoughts though I could guess who it was.
• " I hope you're ready for your big day? Don't tell me you're still sleeping, Milena? Well, he's not completely wrong. I'm still in bed.
• "Dad! Of course not. Are you coming? I asked while grabbing my toothbrush then quickly checked the time. The last thing I want is to be late for my inauguration as I'll like to call it.
• " Sure princess when you have decided to come home. I'm busy filling in for you so, get out of bed" he complained like he always does and hung up.
• He's joking, right? Dad wouldn't miss my assignment. Well, we'll have to see.
• After having my bath I opened my walk-in closet and smiled as soon as I saw my new uniform with four lines in blue ink. The idea of wearing one for a long time kind of brought butterflies to the pit of my stomach.
• I'm excited.
• Getting off the elevator I find Logan outside waiting for me by the car with the front door opened, his hand on his forehead. Ah, a salute. I'm touched by his kindness.
• " Today is your big day. Ah, there it is. That precious smile" he cooed then walked around to the driver's seat. He knows how much I hate compliments. I don't find it as appealing as most women do.
• " Just shut up Logan. I'm in charge remember" he stepped on the brake pedal revving the engine then helped me with my seatbelt before answering me.
• "What can I say you're worth it. You deserve it Milena" I almost melted at his gesture but again everyone in the academy knows that too.
• I don't mean to brag but I'm good at piloting a plane. One of my many gifts.
• " Yup. I'm getting bored sitting here staring at your annoying face. Play some music" he laughed but kept driving " that hurts. What don't you like about me? Other girls easily get swooned. Someday you'll fall hard for a guy" I didn't let him finish as I burst out laughing. He sneered then smirked like he was so sure. I'll like to see them try because my heart is protected by a lead wall. It's impenetrable.
• I laughed again and he frowned a bit offended which wasn't my business. He started it just to get a rise out of me.
• " You'll see" he finished while I chuckled then pouts " dating is so not my thing. Can you imagine living with one man for the rest of your life? Or perhaps marry one. How do people cope with that? I asked him for the umpteenth time.
• The idea of being committed to a man disgusts me to the core. I'm successful, independent, beautiful, tall, and industrious. Why will I need a man or rather beg for a man's love? There's no way it's happening. He knows that, I know that. Everyone knows it too.
• " Because there are actually people who don't want to be alone like you" he finished changing gear.
• " I don't see you with your second half though. Have I finally convinced you to stay single? I think I saw a glint of hurt on his face then he smirked as usual. did something happen to his crush?
• " I'll find her. Time is all I need" I applauded him on it. You can never tell where and when love happens so I heard from my little sister Isabella who is obsessed with romance novels.
• " Good luck lover boy cos you'll need it" he ignored me concentrating on his driving like I was invincible.
• Pufft like I care.
• We arrived at the airline to find our colleagues assembled in white and black uniforms and a face cap to match. It was a colorful theme.
• As an ex-air force officer, I saluted which they imitated. I was thrilled. For the first time in many years, I was proud of myself.
• Duh, I obtained six degrees from Harvard and I'm a self-made woman. Fine Dad did all the arrangements but I worked hard for it.
• I noticed everyone was staring at me then it hit me. Oh, I'm supposed to salute too and that's exactly what I did. With my hand on my forehead and the other firmly dropped beside my thighs in an upward position then everyone came forward to congratulate me, especially our supervising officer.
• With my cap secured on my elbow, I made to board the plane as the captain.
• " Milena!! I turned around to find my mom and Isabella smiling at me. I climbed down from the staircase, sauntered their way, and pulled them into a hug
• You can say mom gave me a bone-crushing hug anyway that's what I love about her.
• " Look at you. You know how much I love uniform officers" Isabella squirmed enveloping me in another hug though I think she just wanted to feel better standing near a pilot.
• " I'm glad you made it" quite disappointed that my dad didn't show up even though I didn't let it show but mom was quick to notice.
• " He sent his regards. He's very busy. I'm sure you'll see him on your next flight" she cooed pecking me in assurance.
• I'm supposed to be used to it by now but I guess I can't be. I'm supposed to care cos he's my father.
• " I'm so proud of you sweetie. I know you'll do great" I smiled at that. She had always believed in me. I felt her hands on my cheek cupping it then I held her hands and kissed them.
• " Thanks, Mom. I'll see you guys in two weeks. Take care of mom Isabella" she rolled her eyes still staring at my uniform.
• " You're so beautiful. Let's capture this moment" mom poked her which amused me. That's one of the reasons I love my little sister. She's fun. My eyes widened as I heard a camera flash on my face.
• No, she didn't just do that.
• So, I opted to stop her but she was ready for me too. It's a big day for me. I'll let it slide.
• Just so you know. I'm one to keep grudges for a long time. Very long time.
• " It's time captain" Logan's annoying voice ruined the moment.
• " I heard you" I retorted then hugged my mom and Isabella but she took another photo instead.
• " I'm keeping this" I chuckled then pecked mom.
• " Thanks for coming mom, it means a lot" she smiled and then nods.
• " Make us proud Lena" I heard Isabella say. She's such a goody-two-shoes so, I ignored her and entered the plane.
• Here goes nothing.