Love at Gate 14
A Contemporary Romance
Chapter 1: A Missed Flight, A Second Chance
Hannah’s day was going from bad to worse.
First, her alarm didn’t go off.
Then, she hit every red light on the way to the airport.
And now—
“Ma’am, I’m sorry, but the gate is closed.”
She stared at the airline worker. “But the plane is right there!”
“I understand, but boarding is over.”
Hannah groaned. Just her luck.
She dropped onto a chair near Gate 14, running a hand through her hair.
And that’s when she heard a chuckle.
“I guess we’re both stuck here.”
She turned—
And froze.
Because sitting beside her was Noah Carter.
Her college ex.
Chapter 2: The Boy She Left Behind
Noah looked exactly the same.
Messy dark hair, easy smile, the kind of presence that could make anyone feel at home.
Except Hannah wasn’t at home.
She was reliving every mistake she ever made.
“It’s been a while,” he said.
She cleared her throat. “Yeah. Four years.”
Not that she’d been counting.
Chapter 3: Flight Delayed, Heart Rerouted
They started talking—because what else could they do?
About work. About life. About how crazy it was to run into each other here.
And then—
Noah leaned back in his chair. “Do you ever wonder what would’ve happened if you stayed?”
Hannah swallowed hard. “Sometimes.”
Truth was, she thought about it all the time.
Chapter 4: The Truth at Gate 14
Four years ago, she left for a job in another city.
Noah had asked her to stay.
She had said she couldn’t.
Now, sitting here, she realized—
She had been running from something real.
And maybe it wasn’t too late.
Chapter 5: The Boarding Call
The announcement crackled overhead.
“Flight 237 to New York, now boarding.”
Noah stood, grabbing his bag.
Hannah’s heart twisted.
Was this it?
Was she about to lose him again?
Then—
She took a deep breath.
And reached for his hand.
“Noah… do you ever wonder what would happen if I stayed this time?”
His eyes met hers.
And this time, when he smiled—
It felt like a new beginning.
Epilogue: A Love That Finally Took Off
A year later, at the same airport, Noah stood at Gate 14.
But this time, he wasn’t leaving.
Because Hannah was coming home.
For good.
And some love stories?
They just need a second chance to take flight.