I remember, I'm 17 when I dreamt of being a Pilot. I want to travel the world and see everyone who gets in or out of the country, wishing to find someone.

I pursue this because of her. I wanna see that familiar face again, though she left without any words. I wanna see her, still.

It's been 6 years, but still no trace of the woman who once caught my attention and owned my heart. But this time it's different, I boarded the plane again, no longer to maneuver it, but as a passenger. I finally decided to focus on her. I will travel every part of this world and find her no matter what.

"Ladies and gentlemen, welcome onboard. We ask that you please fasten your seatbelts at this time and secure all baggage underneath your seat or in the overhead compartments. We also ask that your seats and table trays are in the upright position for take-off. Please turn off all personal electronic devices, including laptops and cell phones. Smoking is prohibited for the duration of the flight. Thank you and enjoy your flight," The voice on the speaker said.

I fell asleep quickly due to lack of sleep and tiredness.

When I woke up, I felt like peeing. I left my seat and go to the nearest bathroom. I was about to locked the door when I heard a voice of a woman. I turned my gaze and saw someone was inside the bathroom too. My eyes widened, don't know what to do.

"AHHH!!" She shouted.

"Oh my gosh, oh my-AHHH!! Get out!"

But I ain't moving.

"I said, get out!" She repeated.

But I was caught-off guard.

"H-Ha?" I asked, still shocked. I saw the flight attendant immediately attended us. She's looking at us with confusion.

"What happened? May I know the problem, Ma'am?" She asked.

The woman suddenly pointed me.

"T-This man! He's peeking on me!" She accused while looking at me with disgust. I was left dumbfounded.

"Sir?" The attendant looked at me.

"I-I didn't.." I stuttered.

"Yes, you are! You, Perv!"

What?

"I'm not! I was just looking for a bathroom and this is the nearest, so-"

"Stop making excuses!"

I tried to defend myself but she's just too nosy.

"Then you should've locked the door! It's your fault!" I burst out.

Then everyone's in full silence. She looks at me like she was about to cry in anger.

"Now, you're admitting that you're peeking on me." She laughs sarcastically.

My mouth left open. I closed my eyes as I realized what I just said. Damn.

"No. Look, this is just a misunderstanding, Miss," I said clarifying things.

"I'm not peeking on you. I didn't even know that there's someone inside. I was just.."

Why do I remember someone on her?

"Y-You.." She said as she throw death glares on me.

I was about to explain when she suddenly come near me and grab my hair.

"Damn you, jerk! Why don't you just admit it?" She said as she pulled my hair. Geez. I think I can go bald with this woman.

"Ouch! I swear, I'm not!" I defended.

"And you think I believe that?!"

"What the-"

"Doc Melissa?" We both stopped as we turned our gaze and saw a man coming near us.

"I knew it! It's you, right?" He added.

She immediately firmed herself before facing the man.

"Uh, yes?" She answered formally.

"I was actually planning to schedule a meeting with you, but you're always busy." Chuckles.

"Oh, really? Here's my card. You can call me on this one," She said smiling.

I immediately grabbed what she was about to give and then read what was written there. Melissa Mendeleev.

"What are you doing? Give it back, it's not for you!"

My eyes widened as I remember that name.

Melissa..

I-It's her. I looked at her intently.

Why?

I didn't notice right away, she actually looks like her.

I blinked twice. A smile crept across my lips.

I finally found you, I just wish you remember me too.

I was about to introduce myself when we heard a loud thud along with the abnormal movement of the plane. I immediately held to the side for support.

"D-Don't panic," We heard the voice said on the speaker.

The plane moved again causing the equipment to fall. Everyone started to panic. A cry of a child was heard along with a loud shout.

"Help! Is there a doctor there? My son, help! Please!"

Melissa immediately attended and find the voice. I was just staring at her as she slip away from my sight. Although I didn't want to lose sight of her, I could feel the plane's movement getting worst. I know, I need to do something. I turned away and immediately went to the pilot of the plane to help.

"Sir, you're not allowed here," One of the attendant stopped me.

"I'm a licensed pilot, don't worry."

She tried to stop me again but I insisted to go inside. My brows furrowed when I see no one was there. I looked at the attendant behind, she looks nervous.

"Where's the pilot?" I asked.

But she isn't answering. Her hands were trembling.

"Hey, Miss. Where's the pilot?" I repeated.

She cried as she pointed me something.

"H-He jumped off-" I cursed when I realized what she was trying to say.

I immediately sat and tried to maneuver the plane. But I guess the engine was already damaged or burnt. It isn't functioning right.

"Oh, come on. You can do it," I said, focusing.

I heard the attendant crying behind. She isn't moving, she looks traumatized. The incorrect movement of the plane was repeated again. I heard voices outside, crying and shouting for help. Everyone's panicking. My chest heaved every time the plane moved badly. I tried to push every button but it's useless.

I'm a damn pilot!

B-But still the plane is crashing?

Damn it!

Then everything went black.

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"It's been a while since Airplane Crash1997 happened. Up until now, the grief was still felt by everyone especially.."

It is all over the news. They called it Airplane Crash 1997 or known as AC 1997. Now is the 6th anniversary of that tragedy.

It's been 6 years..

I ain't a Pilot anymore. I'm not deserving, I can't even save those lives.

I attended law school and decided to be a lawyer instead.

Yeah, it's been 6 years..

When I last saw that familiar face again.

I live, but I've lost her again.

I smiled bitterly as I looked at the sky.

I start reminiscing her, every details of her face when I saw her on that plane.

Where are you now, Milady?

Till I heard someone shouted.

"Doc Melissa!"

Hope.

"Melissa!" The name immediately caught my attention.

I wandered my eyes and saw the man running, as if chasing someone.

I followed his gaze and saw a woman who just turned her way.

My eyes widened with the sudden burst of emotion. I don't know but my heart pounded so hard.

I immediately fixed my self and run to the way where that woman went.

I found her, making her way to MERC building. One of the richest company in Rome.

I walk even faster when I saw her turned again. There, I saw she just took an elevator.

I ran but it's too late. The elevator closed.

I held on my knees while panting, and change my route. I went upstairs to find her. But while on my way, I cursed when I remember I just forgot to look where floor she just went!

Ah! I lost her a sight again.