A sweet and kind-hearted man, noticed the girl’s radiant smile as she assisted a wheelchair passenger go through security. The girl collected all passenger’s stuff and place it all the on the scan. As she was juggling to get everything together an officer offer his help, she thanks him and once she looks up he smiled at her so did she. Intrigued by her warmth and compassion, he strike up a conversation. The girl was not expecting the officer sudden interest on her so she did not know how to react, all she did was avoid eye contact and nod with her head to all his questions. 

Over the next few weeks, Alex and Beth would often catch glimpses of each other from afar while performing their duties at the airport. Each time their eyes met, they would exchange a wave or a smile, their hearts fluttering with a connection that seemed to grow stronger with every passing day.

During one encounter, as Beth handed over her badge for inspection, Alex double-checked it before returning it to her, addressing her by name. Delighted by the recognition, Beth smiled and continued on her way, encounters like this becoming more frequent.

Early morning, at the airport’s bus stop they found each other waiting for the ride to the terminal, both waived and exchange looks. The bus arrived at the terminal and he got out and kept walking, she breathed out of nervousness but suddenly he stopped, turned and waited for her. Once she got to him he started a conversation to get to know her more. They find out each other schedules and that they go to the same school. He asked how old she was to only find out they were a year apart. They spent few minutes talking, learning about their careers, aspirations, he even ask her to apply for his job. After all they exchange she realized. 

• Wait, I haven’t got you name, Beth said
• It’s Alex, catch up with you later,  He said as the elevator open and Beth exited

That day Beth got transfer to a new airside and their encounters became less often. Little did he know that she was looking forward to bump into him once again. She rushed everyday once her job was over and she did saw him from afar a few times. Once again they met each other as he was leaving for the day, he was with his friends so they only exchange smiles. However, fate had other plans in store for them. Her schedules did not align so it got difficult for them to talk or see each other. Just as her interest on him began to blossom, Alex left for the military. Months went by and Beth wonder where did he go, she was not brave enough to ask his coworkers. With a heavy heart, Beth lived upon the remembrance of what could have result from this. 

Time went by and though Beth try to erase Alex from her heart it was like his smile was pierced to her memories, yes it was just that, a memory that only she could remember. One day like usual she was going through security and she cross path with one of Alex’s friend. She could not hold herself but ask about Alex. That day she found out that Alex left for the military around October and was going to be there for about nine months. Saddened by the news, Beth understood now the reason she stopped seen him around. She patiently waited hoping that one day he would be back and they would pick up right where they left off. Months pass and she never heard back from him, not even his friends had news. She was about to give up on waiting, but even if she tried to forget love was on the air, her workplace could only remind her of him. 

Beth joined her dad on family business, and left the airport job. It made it easier for her to forget him. Yet she did not. One day she came across Alex’s friend profile on instagram, and she hit follow. Afraid for such a reckless decision, she then continued to search for Alex. She found him but this time she hesitated to dm him. She thought of many reasons why she shouldn’t, but finding out he had a girlfriend was enough reason for her to stop. Beth knew how to deal with emotions and keep them in secret for the sake of doing what felt right. Beth couldn’t shake the feeling that their story was far from over. As she imagined a different ending one where …

Finally, the day arrived when Alex’s military service came to an end. With a heart full of anticipation, he returned to the airport where their love story had begun. As he stepped off the plane, he scanned the crowd, searching for the familiar face that had captured his heart all those years ago.

And there she was, standing at the airport gate, her eyes filled with tears of joy. Alex rushed towards her, sweeping her into his arms, feeling the warmth of her embrace after years of longing. In that moment, they knew that their love had endured the test of time and distance, emerging stronger than ever before.