Love Falling From 30,000 Feet

Synopsis

After seven years of keeping our relationship under wraps, Ryan Carter became the internet's hottest hero pilot overnight. His flight was caught in a sudden storm, but he managed an emergency landing and brought everyone to safety. I watched the live stream as the news went viral, crying so hard that I could barely stand. Ten minutes later, during the live interview at the airport, a three-year-old boy broke through the security line, crying as he ran straight into Ryan's arms, calling him "Daddy." Then, my best friend, Emily Grant, ran over, her eyes red from crying. Ryan held them both in his arms, right there on national TV. Before I could process what was happening, two more familiar faces popped up on the screen. My mom, eyes red, hugged Emily, her voice choked with emotion. "Emily, it's okay now. Ryan is back safe and sound. You and Charlie have someone to rely on again." My dad patted Ryan on the shoulder, with a look of real relief. "Nothing beats having the whole family together." In that instant, my blood ran cold. Over the past seven years, I gave up three children for Ryan. Every single time, he'd hold me tight, his eyes red from crying, making promises to me. "Sophie, to protect your reputation, I can't let you become an unwed mother. "Once I'm promoted to captain, we'll get married." I couldn't help but laugh out loud. But the more I laughed, the more my tears blurred everything. It wasn't just Ryan. My parents had been siding with them from the very beginning. And I was the only one left, hidden away in the dark, waiting for seven years. I opened the live stream and typed out a comment, letter by letter. [Congratulations.]