I've never flied in a plane.
No,  never.
In India we use trains,  to travel long distances.
Yes we do have Air Transport,  but it's usually for those who can afford it.
I came from a lowly middle class family,  so flying on a plane was out of question.
But still here I'm,  in a first class seat of a plane,  with my grandparents.
I never saw that coming.

Its been a week since my mother's funeral.
It may sound like, 
" Oh my god,  seven days have passed,  and I'm still here!!"

But the time that was spent in selling the house, and making other documents didn't feel like a week.

I didn't allow my grandparents to sell the house, since it was my father's dream house,  but allowed them to rent it.

A new bank account was opened for me.
Since Iam just 16, the bankers said that I am not eligible for my parents wealth.
So it's still locked up,  in my mother's bank account.
After I turn 18, all their wealth will be passed down to me.
I also had to take the transfer certificate from my school,  as I won't be going to that school anymore.
My so called friends were very excited and curious about how a merely middle class girl like me,  was going to such a big country.
Thankfully I had Tanya,  by my side, and she helped me in going through their curious stares, and the unwanted sympathy from their parents, as according to them I'm now a Parent less figure.

Saying goodbye to Tanya was also difficult.

She was trying to be strong,  but I knew she was missing me already.  I knew that, because I was missing her too. She gave me a bracelet that was embedded with two beads on which ' N &  T'  was written.
It was a simple yet beautiful bracelet. The moment she tied it in my wrist,  I hugged her tightly and then we both started crying. She was wiping my tears and I was wiping hers.  It felt like we were both sharing the others sadness,  just like we always did. 
I will miss her waking me up in the morning.
I will miss her morning breakfast.
I will miss her black outfits.
Maybe that's why the bracelet was black coloured.
But most importantly..
I will miss her.
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Iam never ever flying on a plane again.
Seriously,  they should really think about improving the transport facilities.
How can a human being travel on such a transport...
Luckily the seats were of first class,  I don't know I would have survived if my old people weren't so rich and we got an economic class seat instead.
Imagine living in a closed room,  without any air.
Exactly..
But maybe I'm just being a stubborn girl, who refuses to see the world, other than her own.
Thinking that, I tried to calm myself down, and took a breath.

"Good Morning! Ladies and Gentlemen.
Welcome onboard this flight to Seattle
My name is John Graham and I'm Your In-flight Service Director.
Your cabin crew are here to ensure you have an enjoyable flight to Seattle this morning."
Came the Director's voice through a speaker.

"From captain Jackson and the crew, it is our pleasure to serve you today.
If there is anything we can do to make your flight more enjoyable, please let us know. Thank you."
Came the heavy voice of captain.

"In a few moments we'll be screening a safety Video about this aircraft.
you'll also find a safety briefing card in the seat pocket in front of you.
We require that you give us your careful attention."
This however was not said by a faceless person, but an air hostess herself in her weird uniform.

They should really think about changing the uniforms of air hostess.
What is the point in wearing a pencil skirt?
The dress code should be dress shirt, formal pants,  and a blazer.
Its not like they are going in a function that they need to dress up so well.
I always felt that air hostesses are highly overpriced servants.
All they do is taking our food orders, bringing our drinks and appetizers, and announcing rubbish announcements.
But then I am not in airlines.

"What are you thinking about Natalie??  And what's with the tiny scowl on your face? "
My old women asked me.

I opened my mouth to say that it was nothing,  but then decided against it.  If i was going to live with them,  I will have to change my attitude towards them.

" Its,  just that I don't feel comfortable in airplane. It feel suffocating to me. "
I said with a sad look on my face.

My old woman on hearing this,  becomes wide eyed.

" Oh dear, you should have told us sooner.  Suffocation at such a young age....
Its not good dear, not at all. "
She says worriedly.

" But its just suffocation Grandma. I just have to tolerate it, for a few more hours.  Its nothing to be worried of. Take a chill pill. "
I say, shrugging a bit.

" Yes, I know. But I still worry. Do you want me to call the air hostess to get you something to drink? "
She asked placing one of her hands on my shoulder. 
A sign of affection.

That simple affection did touch my soul. The last time..
I can't even remember the last time my mother touched me in that way.

I smiled at her.
" Take a chill pill grandma. I'm fine. And I don't think I can drink anything right now.  I am sure I will feel nauseas if I drink anything right now.
So no need to worry. "
I said.

" Do you know Ketchup was considered to be a medicine around 1835 and was sold as tomato pills? "
My old man asked while reading his health magazine.

" No I didn't.  Iam hearing it for the first time grandpa. "
I said laughing a little at the thought of ketchup being used as a medicine.

" Oh,  you didn't.  This magazine here says........ "

And just like that all my suffocation was long forgotten,  and the plane journey turned into a good one.

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" Natalie get up, we're going to land soon. "
A old female voice whispered near my ear.

" Oh, please Tanya, five minutes more. "
I grumbled in a sleepy voice.

Then there came the shaking.

" Wake up Natalie, it's me your grandma. We're in a plane. We're going to land. Get up now. "

I finally opened my eyes.
At first I couldn't understand where I was.  I was not sleeping on my bed that's for sure.
I blinked a few times, and then my brain stared working.
Yes I'm in a plane, heading for Seattle.

" Iam up now grandma. "
I reply to my old woman.

Just then, another announcement came from the speakers.

" Prepare for landing
Ladies & Gentlemen, now We're approaching Seattle where the local time is 09:00 . At this stage you should be in your seat with your seatbelt firmly, fastened.
Personal television screens, footrests and seat tables must be stowed away and all hand luggage stored either in the overhead lockers or under the seat in front. Please ensure all electronic devices including laptop computers and computer games are turned off."
With that the announcement ended and all of the passengers started fastening their seatbelts.

There was only one thing I remembered after the landing that I almost vomited during the course of landing.
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At last finally the long awaited chapter.
Its not much i know.  But i am trying to get back on my writing track.
Hope you guys enjoyed it.
Votes and comments widely appreciated.