“Nice going Jeni. Now all my clothes are wrinkled.” Aurora giggled. Jeni gave Aurora one last hit with the pillow and then looked at her watch.
“Crap Aurora. We need to get going.”
“Oh hell, where did the time go?” Aurora blurted out and then jumped up. Both just grabbed random clothes on the futon and then stuffed it into the backpack.
“Get your passport and special wallet.” Jeni said and grabbed the smaller backpack and stuffed a change of clothes in it as well as make up and other toiletries that can go in hand luggage. Jeni had given up on getting Aurora to carry a clutch purse instead of her Rip Curl surfer wallet that she bought in Miami.
“Okay, you are set. There is a change of clothes in here for you. It is 19 hours to Malaysia. Freshen up on the airport on your lay over. From there it is only a few hours flight to Bangkok. Put your laptop, passport and wallet in here. Keep this bag with you at all times.” Jeni handed Aurora the smaller backpack and then picked up the larger one. “Hell Aurora. What did you pack?” Jeni strained under the weight.
“Just what I thought was needed.” Aurora laughed.
“Well come along then.” Jeni said then pulled out her phone and ordered an Uber pick up. Jeni struggled out the apartment then looked at her cellphone.
“10 minutes and our ride is here.” Jeni shouted over her shoulder while she continuously pressed the elevator button. Behind her Aurora locked up. Giving up on the elevator, Jeni made for the stairs with Aurora in tow. Aurora shivered when the cold January New York wind hit her in the face. With Cambodia being a lot warmer, she dressed in demin pants, a T-Shirt, and a wind breaker. There was no use to lug around and overcoat. Like two hyperactive kids waiting for the time to open birthday presents, they joked until a silver SUV pulled up next to the curb.
“To the airport James. In a jiffy.” Jeni exclaimed in a mocking voice when the driver climbed out. Laughing, he opened the back of the SUV, helped Jeni with the backpack and then opened the doors for them. Introductions were done on the fly while they closed the doors and sped off. Jeni glanced back to the overstuffed backpack. I don’t think that will make the weight limit. Jeni turned and then started to flirt with the driver.
Aurora watched the buildings flash by while Jeni was deep in conversation with the driver. I am really doing this. I am going to see Angkor Wat. Aurora’s heart pounded in her chest. I have only flown once before, and that was with Jeni to Miami. Miami with its stunning beaches. Aurora sighed and gave a sideways glance at Jeni. Thank goodness Jeni knew better than to try to drag me in into the deep ocean. She even elbowed a guy in the face for trying to drag me deeper than hip level in. Thank you Jeni for protecting me. With all my karate training, I could not even defend myself. The scar on Aurora’s left hand started to itch, and she rubbed it gently. Even though she was only four at the time, the event was burned into her memory. That was the day she died and lost both her parents in a drowning accident. They were on their way to visit her grandmother in Minnesota when the car skidded out on ice and plowed through the barrier. It careened down the embankment and crashed through the ice layer on top of the river running next to the road. Shivers ran through Aurora when the memory of ice water engulfing her flashed in front of her. Instantly she was back in the car, four years old, and dying. Her mother’s scream gnawed at her nerves. She had tried to reach her mother from where she was on the back seat, but the safety harness kept her back. A shiver rippled through Aurora and her throat closed off. Her body froze while ice water spilled over her head. Aurora gasped for air but got only water. Her heart stopped and she died. If it was not for....
“You okay sugar?” Jeni’s voice ripped Aurora back to reality. “Holy shit Aurora, you are covered in cold sweat.” Jeni gasped when she took a good look at Aurora. Jeni placed her hand on Aurora’s chest.” Bloody hell girl, you are going to have a heart attack. I am sorry. I did not know you are this nervous about going. We can turn around. It's okay.”
“No, no, I am okay. I have to go. I was just remembering that day.”
“Oh sugar.” Jeni said and hugged Aurora tightly. Tears flowed freely between the two. They held each other for a long time, and then slowly let go.
“I am so lucky to have a friend like you.” Aurora sniffed.
“Babe, you are my sugar, and I would not change you for anyone.”
“Not even that hunk of a firefighter you are now dating?” Aurora laughed and wiped away the tears.
“Damn girl, you make it hard to be friends with you, but yes, not even him.” Jeni laughed. Aurora took a deep breath when the airport came into view. If Jeni only knew that I am scared to death she would probably fly with. But I have to do this, alone. I do not know why, but it is as if the rest of my life awaits me across the ocean. No matter what Jeni says, I do not care about finding a guy. Aurora blushed slightly when the little sluts in her stomach dived down to between her legs, and her rose buds hardened. Who am I kidding, a night or two of action would be great. Just as long as the guy knows it is only fun, no strings attached. The last thing I need is a guy following me back to Manhattan.
“You coming?” Jeni’s voice ripped Aurora from her hot embrace with a stud at some remote jungle temple. Confused she looked around. Jeni stood outside the cab next to her bags. Thanking the Uber driver, Aurora jumped out and grabbed the smaller bag when Jeni handed it to her.
“Not a moment to lose, your flight is almost boarding.” Being stronger built than Aurora, Jeni effortlessly slung the big bag over her shoulders and dashed to the airport entrance. Knowing the airport like the palm of her hand, Jeni made a beeline for the check in counters while she glided between travelers. Aurora struggled to keep up, apologizing to each person she bumped into, just to bump into another when she turned to apologize. Twice, she lost sight of Jeni. With the airport being heated and the sprint after Jeni making her sweat, Aurora took off her wind breaker and tied it around her waist. When there was an opening, Aurora dashed forward to be directly behind Jeni. With a thud Aurora crashed into Jeni when she suddenly stopped.
“What’s wrong?” Aurora gulped when Jeni slowly turned around.
“Well. I kind of remembered the time of your flight to Cambodia, but you are going to Bangkok.”
“So?”
“Well, your flight is not checking in, in the next 45 minutes as I thought.” Jeni pointed to a flight roster board in front of them.
“How long do I have?”
“About three hours.” Jeni blushed and pointed to Aurora’s flight number way down on the list.
“Well. Let’s check the bag in and then get something to eat.” Aurora smiled and continued to the check in counters ahead of them. Being early, there were few travelers in front of Aurora, and soon it was her turn. Jeni placed the large backpack on the scale while Aurora handed over her passport. The flight attended let her fingers walk over her terminal keyboard, and then stopped and glanced at the numbers on the scale.
“The bag is overweight. It cannot be checked in.”
“Can we not pay extra for overweight?” Aurora asked.
“Sorry. Not on your class. Plus your bag is over even overweight regulations. You will have to take some stuff out.”
“Okay.” Jeni said and pulled the backpack from the scale, then dumped it on the ground.
“What are you doing?” Aurora gasped when Jeni zipped the backpack open and started pulling out clothes.
“What I should have done in your apartment, pack the bag for you. Now stand back, I got this sugar.” Aurora covered her face with her hands when people stared while Jeni laid bare her most private clothes.
“Do you want the pink or black underwear?” Jeni asked matter of fact.
”Don’t care.” Aurora mumbled still covering her face.
“Excuse me sir. Do you think she would look better in the pink or black underwear?” Jeni asked when a man walked past. Aurora’s heart stopped and she ripped her head up.
“Jeni….” Aurora’s jaw dropp
ed when she locked eyes with the guy, her thoughts disappeared like mist in the sun. His piercing blue eyes left her spellbound, and the world around her disappeared. Aurora’s eyes follow his when he slowly turned his gaze to the two see-through bra’s Jeni held up.
“She would look stunning in anything she wears. But I like the pink.”
Aurora’s eyes followed every movement of the guy’s lips. Succulent kissable lips. Taking a deep breath, Aurora cleared her throat and then straightened herself.
“Thank you for your help sir.” Aurora blushed. The guy gave a perfect smile. Aurora’s heart skipped a beat. His earthy perfume with a hint of patchouli tickled her nose.
“Name’s Chase.” Chase said, then leaned forward and held out his hand.
“Aurora.” Aurora looked down when her hand automatically took Chase’s. Chase nodded, then pulled her hand up and gently kissed the back of her hand, sending a shockwave through her body. The little sluts in her stomach woke up and alerted the rest of her body. Aurora’s eyes flowed over Chase’s body, taking in the strong broad shoulders, athletic but muscular arms, narrow waist and firm legs. Chase was about her age, maybe a year or two older. With his short black hair and muscles flexing under his T-shirt, Aurora’s hormones kicked in overdrive. She had been attracted to men before. But Chase did something to her she had never felt before. A yearning to be with him burned deep inside her. Aurora sighed softly when Chase let go of her hand. Looking down, Aurora’s face reddened. Her ripe rose buds could cut steel and announced their need for attention through her shirt. Quickly she folded her arms over her aching swollen twin orbs.
“Well, I will leave you then. Have a nice flight Aurora.” Chase said, then reluctantly turned. Aurora gasped. Chase had the perfect ass. Aurora’s breathing increased and she drooled over him. Chase’s clothes could not hide his muscular Greek Spartan warrior physique or the fact that he was super fit and toned. The way he walked screamed confidence, as if the world could collapse around him, and he would not break a sweat. Aurora’s body begged her to throw herself at Chase and kiss him, but her mind refused.
“Join us for coffee.” Aurora blurted out. Chase stopped, then turned and walked back to Aurora. Turmoil showed on his face while he gave Aurora a once over. Something deep inside Chase awoke. Something he thought he killed a long time ago. Aurora is breathtakingly beautiful, and it will do you some good to have a chat with a girl again. But my flight. You have time or get another flight. I work with loads of drop dead beautiful women clad in bikinis every day that throw themselves at me. All they want is just fun, why would she be different? Why will she not break my heart as well? All she probably wants is to party and have sex with some random guy on vacation, then go home and brag to all her friends about it. Maybe even use me to make a boyfriend that dumped her jealous. That will never happen again.
“I would love to. But I am late for my flight.”
“Where are you flying to?” Aurora asked when Chase turned.
“Cambodia.” Chase said over his shoulder and walked away. Aurora’s heart dropped to the floor while she watched Chase disappear into the crowd. The last she saw of him was his perfect ass and arms. Arms she could fall into. Strong arms that could hold her all night with their naked bodies pressed together. Jeni touched her shoulder and Aurora jerked her head around.
“You okay Aurora?”
“Why did you book a ticket to Bangkok? I could have flown to Cambodia with Chase.” Aurora snapped, then put her hands over her mouth. “I am sorry Jeni. I did not mean it. I don’t know where that came from.”
“Oh come here Sugar.” Jeni said and hugged Aurora. “I am sorry about the flight. Maybe you will see him at Angkor Wat.”
“You really think so?”
“It is the one place people go to when going to Cambodia. Chances are good you might see him again. Now help me lighten your bag so we can check it in.”
Chapter 4: Time To Go
Travelers rushed passed Aurora where she stood holding a plastic bag containing her extra clothes, while Jeni pilfered an airport snack shop. Triumphantly, Jeni joined her with a bag of trophies.
“Stuff this in your small backpack.” Jeni said and handed the shopping bag over.
“What did you buy?” Aurora asked and peaked in the bag.
“Healthy snack bars for your flight, and baby wet wipes.”
“Baby wet wipes? And what exactly am I supposed to do with that? Tissues are used for tears Jeni.” Aurora joked.
“Duh. When you get to Kuala Lumpur, in Malaysia, you will stink. I know how you like to smell nice. So go to a bathroom, strip down, wash the stinky bits then change clothes.” Jeni said while she rolled her eyes.
“Yeh, sorry, forgot it is a long flight.” Aurora laughed.
“Okay, come.” Jeni grabbed Aurora by the arm and pulled her along to an Apple store.
“An IPhone 7 plus, 128GB, Red edition.” Jeni said when they entered the store.
“No, No wait Jeni. That is too expensive. The work will replace my phone. Well, if I have a job when I come back.”
“Aurora. I am not going to let you run around Cambodia seeing temples without taking pictures and emailing me. The 3G coverage there is excellent, so you can call me on Skype anytime you need me. You can get a Sim card from the hotel I told you to stay at. They swap out Sims as backpackers come and go.”
“Yes, but an IPhone 7 plus. I cannot afford it.”
“I know. But I can. It is my present to you for finally going to Angkor Wat. I want you to take lots of pictures.” Jeni turned to the sales technician. “Make that a 256GB one.”
“Thank you Jeni. I don’t know what to say.”
“Just promise me you will have loads of fun. Okay now. Did you set your phone to automatically back up your data on iCloud?”
“Yes.”
“Right, give your details to the sales guy, so he can set your phone up and download all your stuff while I settle the bill.” Aurora moved over to the sales technician when he brought a box from the back of the store while Jeni moved to the counter. Expertly the sales technician helped Aurora set up her phone. With the store’s lightning-fast internet they downloaded all her apps and backed up data in a few minutes. After setting up her private email address, Aurora quickly sent an email to Dorothy to inform her that she will be going to Cambodia and if Dorothy could please inform her if she heard anything at work.
“You all done?” Jeni asked when she came to stand next to Aurora.
“Yes, thank you.”
“My pleasure. Now, here is the receipt for when you come back so that customs do not give you any hassle. Come let’s go eat.” Jeni turned to the store’s exit then stopped when Aurora gave the sales technician a hug, bringing a smile to Jeni’s face.
“Thank you for all your help.” Aurora said and then let the guy go before following Jeni, who was making a beeline for her favorite restaurant at the airport. Both have had an enjoyed a number of meals in the restaurant when Jeni flew out for work. This time, the tables were turned. Jeni worked for a large software firm, and although she was a computer nerd, she was a punk at the same time. Probably what made her so irresistible to men. Not to mention her strong figure and solid double D natural breasts. Jeni chose a table near the corner of the restaurant and winked for a server when she sat down.
“Two ice waters with lemon and two chicken and mayo wraps please.” Jeni ordered when a server came over. Jeni turned to Aurora, “And for you?” The waiter took a step back, and both girls burst out laughed. Realizing he had been fooled, the waiter joined their laughter and then left to fill the order. Silence hung between Aurora and Jeni until the server returned.
“Your orders.” The server said and placed their food down. Jeni looked the server up and down.
“Aurora here is going to Cambodia to find a random guy to shag to get over her boss who dumped her. I do not want her to go. Will you please shag her, so she can get over her dick boss and stay?” Jeni said with a straight
face. Aurora snorted lemon water and almost dropped her glass. Tears ran down her eyes while she coughed up water drops. The server stood emotionless while he watched Aurora catch her breath, then turned to face Jeni.
”Actually, I am kind of hot for you.” The server said and smiled at Jeni, who tuned blood red, causing Aurora to burst out laughing.
“It is not just any man who can make Jeni blush.” Aurora giggled and held her hand up, then hi-fived the server.
“Well now, straight to the point. My kind of guy.” Jeni said and slipped a business card from her purse and handed it to the server.
“When do you come back from your trip?” The server asked when he took the business card.
“She is going. I am not.” Jeni winked.
“How much time do you still have?”
“Just under an hour to get to the security checkpoints.” Aurora answered.
“Food is on me. Aurora, enjoy your trip. Jeni, come and see me when she cleared security.” The server said, nodded and then walked away.
“I am in love.” Jeni sighed when held her hand to her heart.
“What about that fire fighter guy?”
“We broke up two days ago.”
“What? And you did not tell me?” Aurora gave Jeni a fake cross look while putting her fists on her hips.
“I did not want to bother you with that with all you are going through. Besides, you know me. If I do not have a guy, I probably have eight.” Both girls burst out laughing.
“Right, eat up. You have a long flight ahead.” The sound of food being crushed filled the air for a few minutes, then Jeni stopped and looked at Aurora.
“Aurora. I could not help but notice how you reacted to Chase. He just looked at you, and you turned into a love struck puppy.”
“I know. I could not think straight, all I wanted to do was throw myself at him right there.”
“I have never heard you ask any guy to join you for coffee.”
“Weird. I just felt so comfortable with him. I just lost myself in his eyes. Oh and his ass, man don’t get me started on his ass.”
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