The Call Chapters 5- 6
Chapter Five
"Oh my God!" her mother exclaimed. She jumped up and hugged Isabel.
Her father just smiled. "I'm happy for you, Izzy."
Isabel smiled and hugged Howie. Afterward, all four of them had a small celebration, complete with champagne. Isabel never felt happier in her whole life.
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One Week Later 5:00 P.M.
"I don't want you to go," Isabel said as she drove to the airport with Howie.
"I don't want to leave. I have to though. The guys will be mad at me if I stay," he said.
"Do you still want me to go to Orlando and see the first show of the tour?"
"Yes. You can even go on the bus for some of the tour. I want you with me."
"Okay, I will. We can plan the wedding."
He smiled and squeezed her hand. "That's my girl."
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At the Airport
"Flight 147 to Orlando is ready to board," an agent said over the PA system.
"That's me," Howie said. "I'll miss you, Izzy."
She kissed him on the cheek. "I'll miss you, too."
He hugged her and kissed her tenderly. "I love you." He turned and left.
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Seven Hours Later 12:00 A.M.
Isabel stretched out on the couch, watching TV when her phone rang. "Who is calling at this hour?" she thought as she picked up.
"Hello?"
"Izzy? It's AJ. You have to come to Orlando NOW!"
"AJ, what's wrong?"
"Howie's been in a car accident."
She felt tears sting her eyes. "What happened?"
"I can't say. You have to come to Orlando."
She sighed heavily. "I'll be on the next flight out."
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Chapter Six The Next Day
Isabel stood in the front of Orlando International Airport, waiting for AJ to pick her up.
"ISABEL!"
She turned around and saw AJ running towards her.
Tears started brimming in her eyes. "What happened to Howie?"
He hugged her tightly. "I'll tell you in the car."
He lead her to his Ford Expedition and helped her in.
"AJ, please. Tell me what happened."
He sighed. "He was driving home from the airport last night. Some other guy was driving drunk on the wrong side of the road. He didn't see Howie coming. Howie tried to get out of his way, but it was too late. The other driver crashed into him."
"Is he all right?"
AJ shook his head. Isabel buried her head in her hands. "No, it can't be true. AJ, please, tell me it isn't true."
"I'm sorry, Izzy. He's in pretty bad shape."
He pulled into the hospital's parking lot. "Howie's mom, Kevin, Brian, and Nick are here, too."
She got out of the car and looked straight into AJ's eyes. "Take me to him."
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