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Sitting down with Kelly, they tried to hammer out the last of the plans for Ashley's birthday weekend. Kelly couldn't help but laugh at her friend as she slightly pouted. "I know, I know. I'm here to have fun. I just can't help it. This is the third birthday I've had to spend without her."
"How you fly home, meet someone and fall so deeply in love with them in the matter of three months is COMPLETELY beyond me." Kelly said laughing.
As they usually did, Ashley's eyes instantly became glossed over. "What can I say it was meant to be...fate." She replied which instantly brought a smile to her face. As they sat there, continuing with the plans, Ashley slipped back, remembering the trip that changed her life forever. A flight back home to Canada with the kids for a family reunion that fateful summer was all it took.
Ashley grew up in a small town and had met Janice online. Somewhere along the lines the two of them started talking about how badly Ashley wanted to go to school. Although the schools in Canada were just as good as the ones there; this school was near Janice, and was one of the best in that state for the art classes she wanted to attend. In truth Ashley was ready for a change of scenery and atmosphere.
Ashley loved her family with all that was in her but it was time to get out on her own and a change was needed. The more she looked into it, the more and more she found that it was defiantly possible for her to go to school there. The fact that they accept international admissions thrilled her. With Janice's help Ashley filled out the necessary papers and sent them off, not really thinking that she'd actually get in but thought that it couldn't hurt to try. They were both completely shocked when a few weeks later a packet came in the mail. Ashley had received her acceptance letter.
It took weeks of planning, making sure school would be paid for; that the daycare was covered for the kids, and figuring out where they'd stay. Janice had already offered for them to stay with her and even looked into schools for the oldest two. Ashley finished off finalizing the rest of the plans of when they'd be leaving with the kids before telling her family. They were none too happy to know that their little ones were moving so far away, no matter what the reason was.
It wasn't long till the four of them moved State side. Schyler and Emily were able to finish the school year in the States. Ashley was going to school. Things were.....fine, at least for the few months that they were there. That was until Ashley's mother called, telling her about the family reunion that was being scheduled for that summer. It was then that Ashley realized just how homesick she was feeling. She hated that on a student's salary there was no way she could afford it. All the money she had once saved was used up towards the move here and for living at Janice's till school and her funding started.
It seemed that everyday her mother seemed to call talking about the reunion. Ashley had told her that as much as she would love to come that there was no way that she and the kids could make it. Saturday morning Ashley and the kids decided to go on a walk. The spring air was fresh and crisp. Sky held tight to his brother's hand while Emily chatted with her mom. On the walk Ashley decided that seeing as Janice was still in bed, she'd be nice and pick up the mail. She spied an envelope with familiar writing on it. "Schyler, can you hang on to these for a second?" Ashley asked as she handed over a small pile of mail.
"Mommy, can we get a sucker while we're here?" Ashley smiled down at her oldest..
"Yes, baby, you can ask."
Still clutching the mail in his hands, the boy who looked to be closer to 8 years old than the 6 and a half he was talked to the window and politely asked for a lollipop. "Ma'am, may I please have one for my sister and brother too." He asked when the teller handed him over a single sucker. While the kids began enjoying their treats, Ashley turned the envelope from home over in her hand. Shrugging at its apparent weight she slowly ripped open the end. Inside there was four return airplane tickets; one for Ashley and one for each of the kids to come home for the summer and for the reunion. She was completely flabbergasted at the generosity and wished she could quickly call her parents up to thank them. Instead, she walked hand in hand with the kids to the park, positively floating. Even though they wouldn't be leaving for another month everyone was still excited as all get out. When they returned to the house and she told Janice what they had received in the mail, Janice was a little hurt that Ashley's father hadn't sent one for her too. After talking about it at length they decided that if she could get the money to buy her own ticket she could come with. Janice being Janice...she never saved.
The next month went by so slowly, but before any of them knew it, it finally the time had come. The kids were excited to be going back home to their family that they missed terribly. Ashley was just ready for a break. Janice and she promised to keep in touch and although they were in a relationship she really was looking forward to going home for the reunion. Ashley played with the kids and doing what she could between the two rows of seats they had to have. She whispered a silent prayer of thanks as they finally touched down. After going through customs with all the proper paper work and Visa's tucked away, we made our way to the baggage claim and waited for our bags to come through. All four of us were more than a little tired and the heat was like a slap in the fast. Ashley's two oldest were a touch rambunctious after being on the plane and stuck in their seats the whole time and her youngest did not want to stay put. After finally seeing our bags come down the carousel, Ashley let go of his hand and quickly reached out to grab the bags. Sure enough he tried to make a run for it, only to run straight into a pair of legs.
"Hey there little one, where you going in such a rush," a voice softly said. Ashley looked over to see a woman wearing baggy shorts down to her knees and a black tank top. Her short hair was sticking up all over the place and was smiling down at my little one. Her brown eyes held a twinkle that quickly brought a smile to Ashley's own face as she pushed the hair from her eyes. The woman kneeled down so that she was eye level with the young boy.
"How about we go and give your mommy a hand with her bags huh," she said looking up at the stunned mother, winking, "show her what a big helpful little man you are." Ashley stood amazed as her youngest turned around and grabbed his little bag with a grin on his face, looking up at her for her approval. No sooner had he taken his bag, did her oldest and baby girl grab some bags of their own not wanting to be out done by their little brother or be left out of the fun. The mystery woman walked over to them, snagging the last of their baggage off the carousel and placed it beside Ashley. She smiled a radiant smile and held out her hand in a greeting.
"Hi, I'm Kaitlin," she said as Ashley slid her hand into the woman's warm one, "sorry about that you just looked like you could use a hand."
"Thank you, I just let go to grab a bag and man he's fast," Ashley laughed nervously. "Thanks for the help by the way." Ashley didn't know what it was but she couldn't take her eyes off Kaitlin's. She immediately knew she was `family' and defiantly cute. Shaking her head and Ashley looked over at the kids who seemed very interested in this stranger too.
"Sorry I'm being rude," She said quickly removing her hand reluctantly from where it was still clasped with this enchanting stranger, "I'm Ashley and this is Schyler, Emily and the little runaway is Riley." She said, placing her hand on each one of the kid's heads as she said their name. Kaitlin gave a shy wave to each of them to go along with her brilliant smile before turning her attention back to their mother. "It's nice to meet you Ashley, and no worries, anything to help out a pretty lady," she said, reached behind her to lift off a beaten up leather bag. She slung it over her shoulder and turned back to smile at her once more. "Wow does she ever have a nice smile. It lights up her whole face." Ashley thought to herself
"I just got in myself and am heading to gate 3. Can I give you a hand with your bags and the young'uns?" "Mom, don't we have to go meet Nana," Schyler said. Remembering his manners he quickly turned to Kaitlin, "Sorry excuse me," he said as he turned back to his mom, "but what gate is she meeting us at?" Kaitlin looked down at him and Ashley swore she saw her smile get even larger and the look of awe wash over her face. "Yes Sky, we are meeting her over at gate 4," She said as she smiled down at her oldest, knowing he knew that just as much as she did. Ashley practically jumped as she felt her phone go off.. Pulling it out of her pocket she saw the text from Janice, wondering if they had landed yet. Sighing, Ashley quickly sent off a text that they had and that were just getting bags. She'd call her back later. Stashing the phone back in her pocket Ashley smiled. She had no choice but to accept Kaitlin's help when the woman grabbed the bag closest to her and started walking towards the gate. Little Emi was glued to her side and chatting her ear off. Ashley stood in awe of this woman who seemed so enchanting. Emi never took to strangers let alone talk as much as she was to Kaitlin. She wondered what was so special about this woman, as she grabbed the last remaining bag and took off after them.
The kids and Kaitlin chatted the entire way and soon we were at her gate. They stopped just short of each other and she handed over the bags that she had carried the entire way. "Thanks again for your help," Ashley said as she quickly putting down the heavy bag. For some reason, she didn't want their time to end but she knew by now that her parents would be waiting. "Oh no problems really, you know with all the chatter I didn't get a chance to ask you how long your visit with us will be?" she said questioningly. "Oh just for the summer, we have a big family reunion to go to in a month's time and my parents wanted us to come, so they flew us in." I quickly replied unsure of why I was telling her all that. "Well, hey, uhmm , look I never do this I swear," she started while taking a little notebook and pen out of her side pocket of her bag she flipped the first page over and started scribbling on it, "but if you feel like getting away or uhmm , just need an escape from your family...well here's my numbers, call or text and maybe we can do coffee or tea while you're here?" she said shyly looking down at the ground as she handed over a piece of paper. Ashley took the paper and smiled at Kaitlin, "I'd like that. And knowing my family I will defiantly need to have an escape from them once they are done smothering all of us with a year's worth of love. I know they will be kissed out by the time it's all said and done." She said looking at the kids as she quickly took her phone out and programmed Kaitlin's numbers into it. Ashley looked up and saw Kaitlin smile as she watched how fast her fingers flew over the keypad. "Great," Kaitlin smiled at her, "it was really nice to meet you Ash.." She waved good-bye to each of the kids and even snagged a hug from Emi before disappearing through the parking gate doors. Ashley stood there for a minute, staring at the empty doorway. She couldn't get over the sound of her abbreviated name on Kaitlin's lips. As the kids dragged her down the fairway, Ashley shook her head. "God what was I doing? I have a girlfriend and even though she's back home... I shouldn't be openly flirting with this woman... this really cute, sweet woman." The thought brought another smile to her face as she adjusted the bag that Kaitlin had carried and hustled with the kids up to the next gate.