Friday, February 27, 2026

Love at tarmac

Ary knew it was time to leave. She felt a deep pain every time she had to travel for duty that kept her away for a day or two from Toby, her sweetheart. They were at the Airport, eyes locked, both knowing that they will miss each other for the next 48 hours. No words were spoken, but their hearts felt the pain. This time as well they did not forget to share their wired headset and listen to their favourite music before they parted ways.

Toby knew he had to lead the way, as Ary never liked walking back alone. He took two steps forward. She felt the warmth of his body closing in on her. Toby extended his arms and wrapped them around her. She felt lost in the deep valleys of his eyes. Before even she knew, she had closed her eyes. 

As always, Toby made the next move, the one that Amy loved about him. With a gentle movement, he pulled her closer towards him. They were no longer two. Their love never had boundaries. 

She felt her feet no longer touching the ground. He had lifted her up in his strong arms and slowly but steadily led her to where she needed to head to. As they reached the point after which he was not allowed, he took the headset back and safely placed her feet on the floor. He kissed and wished her a safe journey. Finally, with great difficulty, he released his arms around her and let her go.

They looked at each other for one last time. He waved at her and she acknowledged with a nod. She was all by herself and moved forward to head to her destination. Toby watched her for a minute and with eyes welled up, he turned back and headed home.

The airport was a witness to all this, where no other love story was more passionate than the one between Toby the Towbarless Pushback Tractor and Ary the Aircraft!

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Love at tarmac

Ary knew it was time to leave. She felt a deep pain every time she had to travel for duty that kept her away for a day or two from Toby, her...