"Sure, go ahead." she said pointing with her the empty space next to her. 

"I had no idea I would find you here. It's a quite surprise.Where are you heading to?" he asked sitting next to her. 

"Connecticut.I'll be celebrating Thanksgiving with Connor. "

He opened his eyes in surprise, making her believe he was surprised that they were still together. Probably it was something else, and she decided not to give it to much importance.The last time she saw him was on their prom, and they never spoke that night. It never came to her mind that she would ever see him again, however it was a nice encounter. 

"If you don't mind me asking, where are you going?"

"Promise not to laugh if I tell you?"

"Why would I laugh?"

"I met a girl online, and she's from Chicago. So I'll meet her there. My dad laughed when I told him."

"Sorry about that. Are you sure it's safe and not a pedophile catfishing you? You know dangerous it can be meeting people online."

"I have videochatted with her. "

"You told your dad that?"

"I was about, before he laughed on my face." he answered biting his lip and looking down. "He has always been a moron, not that I expected him to be different this time."

"I hope you and her can get along well. "

"Thanks. You know, i would like to use this chance to genuinely apologize to you for the way I treated you before. I treated you like crap when we dated, and I'm deeply sorry for everything I did to you.If I could go back in time, I would do things differently. "

" No worries Jonah, it was a long time ago. I don't hold any grudge or bad feelings against you. "

"Thank you, it means a lot to me that you say that. And I'm glad to see you happy, you deserve it."

"So do you. You made a mistake, but that doesn't makes you the worst person ever. I do cherish the good moments we shared together, and I hope you can find happiness too. "

The flight to Chicago was announced, and he smiled at her. He seemed satisfied with himself, as if he got the closure he wanted.

"It was nice seeing. Have a safe trip."  he said raising his fist. 

"So do you. " she saigd giving him a fistbump.

He raised from his seat and walked to the gate were other people started lining up. As she saw him go away, a part of her was happy to see him. She felt they both had the closure they needed. Twenty minutes later her flight was called too, and she sat on the plane seat looking through the window her heart started beating faster thinking how she would be able to see Connor soon. 

Paige was on Stacey's office, who was excitedly showing her some sketches on her new collection. She inspired on the victorian age fashion, and wanted Paige her to share her thoughts on them. 

"Look at this, I feel something is missing, but i can't really tell what. What do you think?" Stacey asked Paige showing her the sketch of a purple dress with white laces.

Paige looked at the drawing intensely, the dress seemed perfect to her, but Stacey seemed convinced something was missing, and knowing her boss she wanted a suggestion. An idea popped in her head. 

"Why not add a longer tail? I think it would give a good effect, make it look classier."

"How long?" Stacey asked interested. 

"May I?" Paige asked Stacey pointing to one of the pencils she had on her desk.

"Of course. "

Paige grabbed the pencil and softly traced a longer tail on her boss's sketch so she would have an idea of what she was saying. 

"I think it would be great to have it twenty or thirty centimeters long. If it's too long it will seem the model is carrying a carpet and can have issues walking with it, plus some people can be really clumsy and step on it. But with this long she'll walk easier and the dress will look classier." 

"You are a genius, I wished I would have thought of it. " Stacey looked at her impressed.

"Common, you did it all by yourself. I just gave you an idea. "

"Don't minimize yourself, sweetheart. You have a great eye, and I'm pretty sure you would be a great fashion designer someday. "

"Thank you, Stacey. You are too nice."

"You are being too modest. Let me tell you something, I didn't want any more children after I had my son, but if i had been pregnant again and give birth to a daughter I would have liked her to be like you.Your mother should be really proud to call you her daughter."

"Actually, my mom left when I was a kid. I never saw her again.I can't tell if she would agree with you. "

"I'm so sorry, sweetheart. I had no idea. " Stacey said placing her hands on her chest. 

"That's fine, it was a long time ago, and if you don't mind me saying it, I feel like you are the closest I have to a mother figure. "

" It honors me that you would say something like that to me." Stacey said hugging her. "Anything you need you can tell me and I'll do my best to help you. "

"Thank you, I appreciate everything you have done for me. "

"A part of me wishes you wouldn't leave for the holiday.Can I ask for one favor before you leave?"

"Of course Stacey, anything you need."

"One of my clients has asked for a wedding dress, and I would like you to think on an idea. And if she likes it, I'll absolutely give you credit for it. Is it possible for you to think of something when you come back?"

"I'll do my best, I promise."

"Thank you, don't push yourself so hard.Your idea on my dress was marvelous and I'm sure you can think of a lovely wedding dress too.Enjoy your holiday sweetheart."

Paige said goodbye to Stacey, who insisted that her chauffer would drive her back to campus. As he stopped she walked to her dorm and found Jesse standing outside with a huge package wrapped as a gift on his hands.

"Hey, good riddance. We arrived at the same time." He said happily.

"You could have texted me or called, I was with Stacey. "

"True, but I wanted to surprise you. " he said handing her the gift.

"What is it?" she grabbed it surprised and started looking at it trying to guess what it was.

"You'll have to open it to find out." he answered with a sweet smile.

"Now?"

"If you want to. "

She delicately removed the wrapping and saw astonished a box containing a portable Singer sewing machine. She remembered telling him how she desired one, and he was sweet enough to get her one. 

"Thank you, Jesse. I can't believe you got me a sewing machine. I can't thank you enough."

"I can't take all the credit, I asked Stacey for help as i have no knowledge on sewing machines."

She placed the box down and gave him a huge hug and kept repeating "thank you." After some seconds she finally left him go.

"You are welcome, I'm just so glad i have made you smile. That's what I really wanted to accomplish. " he said grabbing her hands softly.

"Sorry for interrupting, I think I came in a bad moment. "

They both turned their heads to see who was talking and it was Dylan, who was having his hands in his jeans pockets watching them. What was he doing there?