Ring! Ring! Ring! I wake up and roll over to answer my phone – looking at the time I see it's 4am. I groan before answering.
"Hello?" I ask groggily.
"Hi, is this Tia Ashmore?" The woman on the other end of the phone asks, sounding wide awake. Obviously, she's in a different time-zone.
"Yes, this is she" I say, sitting up and quietly making my way downstairs as not to wake up Uncle Steve.
"Hi Tia, my names Chrissy and I'm from Seattle Estates. I'm calling you today to discuss your family home because it says her that due to your parents death's you have inherited the house. It also say that if you are to move away – which I see you have – you can sell the house and profit the money..." She says, laying it all on thick.
"Ermm...okay" I say, switching on the kettle to make a cup of coffee, knowing full well that I will not be going back to sleep any time soon.
"I apologise for the time differences but it has all been arranged for you to fly back on a return ticket to Seattle – free of charge – to sort out your belongings and house. Now, if you do not wish to return then we will either leave the house or sell it and ship your belongings over. All of this of course is free of charge due to the house plan that was paid over the recent years.
"Okay..." I say, still unsure.
"Will you be flying over, or would you like to book an appointment for a video chat session to arrange everything?" She asks, as I make up my coffee and sit at the kitchen counter.
"Ermm, I'll fly over."
"Great. We'll email you all the details etc... and until then enjoy your day" She says, taking my email address.
"Thank You" I say, before hanging up. I just sit in the kitchen, sipping my coffee, thinking about what I now have to do.

I guess a while passes because the next thing I know I hear Uncle Steve having a shower before coming downstairs.
"Hey Kiddo. You okay?" He asks, obviously noticing that I'm tired and that something is off.
"Not really" I say, deciding to be honest up-front.
"What's up?" He asks, grabbing a cup of coffee himself before sitting down next to me.
"So, I got a call from Seattle Estates. It was about how the house has been given to me and that I either need to fly out there and sort everything else or I can arrange for everything to be shipped over here and I inherit the money from selling the house" I blurt out...wanting to get it all across straight away.
"Oh..." Uncle Steve says, not really knowing how to react.
"Yeah...Chrissy – the woman I spoke with – said that she would email me all the details...including my flight. I decided to go" I say, waiting for his reaction.
"Okay... are you going alone?" He asks, making think whether I want him there or whether this is something that I have to do by myself.
"I don't know...they're paying for my flight. I'm going to pack a bag and take it to work with me...that way I can leave if I have to." I say, getting up to head upstairs.
"You don't have to go to work..." He says standing up to follow me – obviously knowing that I have to go get ready.
"Yes...yes I do. I need the distraction" I say, walking up the stairs and into the room.
"Okay...fair enough. Want breakfast?" He asks, looking at his watch and noticing that it's nearly 7.
"Yes please" I say, flashing him a smile before I go to have a shower. I have a super quick shower and wash my hair before throwing on some clothes and getting ready for work. Once I'm ready and my hair is done I start packing a bag. I grab a couple days-worth of clothes – knowing that if I need anymore there will be some in Seattle before moving on to grab things like my laptop, iPod and chargers. I grab my wash kit and a pair of shoes and chuck it all into a bag before grabbing my phone and keys for my old house before walking downstairs.

I drop my bag down by the door before making my way into the kitchen and sitting down to eat breakfast with Uncle Steve. He made bacon, sausage and egg. I glance to the other chair and see a bag.
"What's that?" I ask, knowing full well what it is.
"That is some of my things...just in case you want me to come with you" He says gently.
"Thank you..." Is all I can say before I give him a hug and get ready to leave.
"Should we go?" I ask...wanting to get on with the day.

Once we arrive at the palace I grab my bag and make my way into my office. Right as I go to leave and say good morning to everyone, my computer dings, alerting me to a new email. I take a deep breathe before opening the email once I've sat down at my desk.
Dear Miss Ashmore,
Here are the details regarding your return to Seattle to sort out everything regarding your old residence. Take as long as you like in Seattle. Just give us a call when you're ready to leave and we'll book your return flight.

Flight Details: Hawaii – Seattle : 12:15 22/01/17
Flight: 6084
Seat: 64B (Empty seat next to you)

Just arrive at the airport and give these details along with your passport and they will give you your ticket.
If you have any questions, reply to this email. I look forward to meeting you.
Kind Regards,
Chrissy Wilde.
This email is all it takes to make everything become real and the emotions to flow.
"You okay T?" Danny says, walking into my office to find me crying. I can't speak so I just pointed to my computer screen. He quickly reads the email before turning to give me a massive hug.
"So, this is what Steve was talking about" Danny says, once I stop crying and calm down.
"Yep...I'm going and I don't know how long for..." I say, sighing.
"You'll be back before you know it." He says, rubbing my back reassuringly.
"Ermm, I have to go...my flight leaves in 2 hours" I say, looking up at the time and noticing that's it's already 10am.
"Need a lift?" He asks, as I stand up and grab my bag.
"Yes please" I say, as we walk out to my office.
"I guess I'll see you all soon" I say, making my way around to hug everyone. Once I've said goodbye, I leave with Uncle Steve and Danny.

We arrive at the airport a little while later and I check in. Steve and Danny use their badges to get past security with me and wait with me at the gate. As the time ticks past it soon becomes time for my flight.
"If you need me call me okay?" Steve says, pulling me in for a hug.
"Yep..." I say, quickly wiping the tear that falls.
"Same goes for me" Danny says, giving me a tight hug.
"I best get going" I say, as my flight is finally called.
"One sec kiddo..." Uncle Steve says, making me turn back around and come face to face with Adam.
"What are you doing here?" I ask, glancing at the bag that is looped over his shoulder.
"Well, we knew you wouldn't let us come with you because it would mean missing work...so I called Adam and he was more than willing to come so that you wouldn't be by yourself" Steve says, making me smile.
"Thank You" I say, turning to give Adam a hug.
"Right...we really need to go" I say, as our flight is called once again. I wave at Uncle Steve and Danny as we walk towards the plane. We find our sea and put away our bags before getting ready for the long flight ahead. As the plane takes off, I relax back into my seat and its not long before I fall asleep, leaning on Adam's shoulder.