Originally posted by: devilangel
However, she did manage to reach the airport five minutes before boarding time, but not fast enough. As soon as she entered, she heard the all-too-familiar announcement blaring 'Miss Naina Singh Ahluwalia, please proceed to Boarding Gate 5A for the Air India flight to Delhi immediately.' Thinking how embarrassing it was to be caught in the act, she started running to the gate. However, that was a feat she did not achieve because of her all too heavy suitcase. But, as God never ceases miracles, she did manage to get into the plane and search for her seat before she was asked to put on her seat belt. Her seatmate, she noticed, hadn't arrived yet. It gave her a slight feeling of satisfaction at the fact that someone could be even later than her. Her thoughts, nonetheless, were cut short by
'Excuse me, is this seat 23B?'
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