6: Uber on point

Decision making was as fast as Usain bolt on the tracks. Catherine had to oblige to her father's demands as she had not much of a choice as Edward already crossed the Rubicon on the issue...*Go Edward!...* All this were her thoughts as she packed her bags ready to join her already packed and hyper-active dad downstairs. She had agreed to her dad's proposal as she had no room to refuse and who knows?...I don't have anything to do anyways and school is on summer break and my friends...she stopped recalling their expressions as she broke the news to them ...what!...Africa?...until further notice...Sarah exclamed as all the color drained out of her face at hearing the prospect of not seeing her best friend again ...to explore a magical stream??...replied Bailey half amusedly and confused, seemingly interested in the prospect...Africa! coolll replied Damien interestedly...When is the trip?... asked Susanne thoughtfully. They all bombarded her with questions which after much bickering back and forth, were contented with her answers and all wore on gloomy expressions on their faces as the news was fully digested. They all said their goodbyes but the sadness still hung in the air throughout that day...Cat!...hurry!...or we'll miss our flights...her dad's voice echoed to her room sounding strained as she assumed he was lifting some heavy luggage. Coming dad!...she retorted as she flung her remaining shoes and toiletries into her bags while zipping them tightly and taking a long last look at her now empty room...*it was always empty...tch*...reliquishing on the memories,she took in a deep breath and turned to face the door,stepping out without looking back...

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The drive lasted an hour and some minutes. The smooth drive to the aiport by Edward's Uber driver was a given.Heathrow airport stood high and buzzing with people. Laughs,cries filled the air. Couples meeting and reuniting showing public displays of affection...*Eww-moments*... Families are united as children run into the longing arms of their parents. Happiness and tears fused in the busy environment brought a wave of excitement to Catherine. Checking points were gushing with people from all walks of life as different coloured luggage were tolled by their respective owners. Their luggage was loaded down by father and some help from the Uber driver,who she later discovered was called Steve;a friendly Mexican who was pleased to have an equally amused listener to share his stories with.Steve said his goodbyes and was off as her father pushed their bags into the airport.