I came over to Hong Kong 5 years ago, leaving behind my family, my friends and a lover. It wasn't easy, but I did it. And all for the sake of a great new job.
My name is Katia Hilson, and I am a lawyer. And I took this job in Hong Kong because I handle international cases. It's a big challenge and I love challenges. So when my boss came up to me with this offer I couldn't refuse.
I know that it meant leaving behind my best friend and lover Kirk. We had been together for 3 years and I know that he was planning on asking me to marry him but he knows my career is more important to me.
So I boarded the plane and left. But now 5 years later I still think of him often. We have kept in touch and I know that he has been with other women but I still love him.
One day out of the blue he called me and told me he would be coming into Hong Kong for business and would I like to see him. I jumped at the chance seeing how I hadn't been laid in 5 years. But also because I did want to see him. He told me he would be coming in Wednesday and could I pick him up. I told him of course and then I insisted he stay at my place.
He agreed to that after me begging him a little.
So finally Wednesday arrived and I couldn't contain my excitement. I put on a nice white lace teddy underneath a navy blue tailor pants suit, that I bought for this occasion. I must admit I splurged a little for him.
I drove to the airport and went through security. I noticed I had about 30 minutes still before his plane came in so I sat down and grabbed a bite to eat and then waited back at the terminal.
When you're waiting for the love of your life to walk off that plane 30 minutes can seem like a lifetime. I know I was going nuts waiting and waiting.
But then finally I saw the plane taxi in and I started to get all excited. I couldn't believe it; he was finally here after so long. When the passengers started to file off I put my sign up with his name on it so he could find me. But when I saw him I knew that the sign was totally useless. I knew him the minute I saw his face.
I ran up to him and just wrapped my arms around him. He dropped his bag so that he could hold me close and smell my hair. He had always loved the fact that I used Herbal Essence on my hair. And I had made sure that my hair smelled of roses when he got there.
We walked down to the baggage claim area. Talking about all the old times and what we had been doing since then. I told him all about my job and how much I was enjoying it. He told me about his job and the fact that he had volunteered to come on the trip so that he could see me. I couldn't believe my ears when he said that.
"Why though, am I that important to you still?" I asked giggling.
"I still love you Katia. And that is why I have come to see you. I want to know if you still love me." He said.
I was shocked. After 5 years he said he still loved me. I stared at him with my mouth wide open. I couldn't speak because of the shock. But I know that I still loved him.
"Kirk, I have always loved you. When I left it was the hardest thing for me to do. But this job was one of a lifetime. And I couldn't pass it up. You knew that. I just can't believe that you still love me. I longed to hear those words from you again, but never thought that it would happen." I whispered.
"Katiaβ¦" He couldn't finish because I was too busy kissing him right there in the car.