I’d planned it meticulously. Every minutest detail.
My case contained everything I needed. I’d checked and double-checked. The drive to the airport went smoothly and I found a parking space close to the exit.
I checked my watch. Two hours, thirty-three minutes to go. Perfect.
The terminal was packed. People queued, sat, chatted and dozed. No one seemed to notice me.
At the check-in, I answered the usual questions. Did I pack it? Yes. Have you left it unattended? No. Everything was going to plan.
One hour four minutes to go.
Departures, that way.
I removed my belt and shoes as the snaking queue shuffled forward. I dropped some things into a grey tray. Laptop, watch. Loose change. A stone-faced security lady studied the monitor. No problem. So far so good.
I nervously headed for the scanner. I stepped forward. It bleeped, loudly. Please, no. Legs apart, arms splayed. They just found my keys. I breathed a sigh of relief.
Forty-three minutes to go.
In the crowded departure lounge, everyone looked calm.
Three minutes to go, two, one. Ten seconds, nine…
As I pressed the button on my watch, it happened. Something no one expected.
They announced the plane was leaving on time!
Thanks to Donna for hosting and to Barb Crews for the photo.
What a build-up! And a delightfully happy ending….so far… Knowing you, I suspect he still has something up his sleeve. 😉
He’s not on the plane yet so who knows?!!
I’m with Christine Keith…………. something else is in the wings here………….
Wings, airplanes -nice pun! Thanks for reading my tail!
🙂
Well, that is something you never expect when you are in an airport! Well done 🙂
It’s never happened to me! Thanks Angie
Oh my, you had me holding my breath. Then I burst out laughing. Great job, Keith!
It worked!! Thanks Donna.
Heeheehee! Whatever magic he has, i wish he could sprinkle it around and share with everyone.
Me too!
Chuckles!
Cheers!
I wish I had a watch like that.
Watch this space!
All sorts of thoughts went through my head as I read it, but not the one you ended with. Well done!
…just as I hoped! Thanks Denise.
Suspenseful and then a surprise ending. Made me chuckle. Great story Keith.
I’m pleased! Thanks so much GiN
And here I was, thinking that a bomb was about to explode! Great build-up Keith. Have been missing your entries for #6WSP. 🙁
…so that plan came together! Worry not., I’ll be back with my 6 next week!