There was an air of true friendship and playful conversation on the plane ride to New York as Isabelle's former coworkers and friends enjoyed one final chance to poke fun at each other. Even as the journey drew to a close, Chantana, the captain, couldn't resist making a light-hearted joke over the intercom, eliciting laughter and good-natured groans from the passengers.
Yet, for Isabelle, the cheerful atmosphere was mixed with a deep well of emotion. As the reality of her departure sank in, she found herself overcome with tears, the weight of her upcoming transition from flight attendant to ground handler finally hitting her with full force.
Rayleigh, observing the shift in Isabelle's demeanour, reached out and gently cupped her fiancée's face. "Are you... are you regretting this?" she asked, her voice laced with concern.
