Luke and Violet - S01 E46

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Luke and Violet - S01 E46

Read Story: SEASON 1 EPISODE 46

As soon as the wheels touch the ground, I receive an automated text message. "WELCOME TO GENOA, ITALY! NEXT STOP FOR YOU MR. PORTER IS VERNAZZA" It reads.

I look up the location on my phone using the maps. The fastest way to get there is by train. From the looks of it, the train station is a few blocks from the airport and has regular service to and from the region of Vemazza. The next train leaves in about 45 minutes. Once the plane is completely stopped and parked at the hangar, Emily opens up the main cabin door and the flight deck door for the pilots

She makes an announcement on the PA,

"Welcome to Genoa Italy!"

I grab my bags and walk to to the front of the plane.

"Good luck Mr. Porter on all your future endeavors." Emily gives me a hug acting polite and professional as both of the pilots are in sight of us. If only they knew about her little "celebration" she did for me.

"Thanks for everything Emily. God speed and I wish you well."

I say my thanks to both pilots for the safe flight and make my way into the hangar which leads to a small terminal.

After clearing customs in the private hangar, I head inside the terminal. I'm surprised to see a gentleman in a suit holding a sign with the name "Oliver Porter."

"Mr. Porter?" He asks me as he sees me staring at the sign for a little bit.

I greet him as he tells me that he is my transportation to the train station. I thank him as he helps me with my bags to the taxi. As we drive along the coast of Italy, I stare at the bright and clear blue waters and the lush greenery all around me. I really think I'm gonna like it here!

I'm thankful for Mr. Roberto, the taxi driver, for the ride to the train station as it was about a 15 minute drive away from the airport, not a few blocks as Initially thought it to be. We arrive at the station and Mr. Roberto helps me with my bags into the station.

"Train 7 will arrive shortly and will take you to Vernazza."

"Thank you Mr. Roberto for your kindness and help." I hand him a tip in cash for his hospitality. We part ways as I wait for my train to take me to my new home.

The wait is short and I'm able to hop on the train over to Vernazza.

The ride took just under two hours. I look at the name of the train stop I'm instructed to get off at. I grab my bags and head to the lobby area of the station. I remember Jeff's Instructions about texting the only contact on my phone. I text "ARRIVED" to a "Heather P." on my phone. I'm still confused as to who this Heather is. Is she a tour guide? A local villager who happens to know Jeff? Almost immediately, my phone vibrates and receives a reply. "I'll be there shortly"

About an hour of waiting, I'm almost ready to call this Heather person. It's been a long journey getting here and all I wanted to do In my new home is to get a nice meal and some sleep.

"Mr. Porter?"

I turn to face the oddly famillar voice and I'm surprised to see Heather...also known as Violet Taylor!

"Violet??"

With tears in her eyes, Violet embraces me.

"I can't believe you're finally here!! I've waited so long for you!!"

As Violet holds onto me with dear life, I'm finally able to let reality sink in and I lean into her and plant a kiss on her soft lips. We kissed passionately for some time holding each other, trying to make the moment last. Finally, we're able to let go of each other.

"C'mon Oliver, let's get you home."

She helps with my bags as we walk together out of the train station and outside. She has a vehicle ready for us with a driver. We get in, and the driver takes us out of the city area and drives along the coast. Violet and I are greeted by spectacular views of the coast with beautiful water, hills and lush green valleys, and architecture of surrounding villages and towns. Violet holds my hand in the car as we stay quiet enjoying the views. After about a half hour drive, the driver pulls off onto a side road which takes us down to a small village near the beach. He makes another turn and drops us off along a secluded pler.