Leaving the country and it's memories behind.

(ARIELLE'S

POV)

her in the dark.

The waiting period before my departure felt like a time bomb, ticking away with each passing minute. A few days before I left, I decided to visit my mother and inform her about my departure. After having a careful deliberation, I decided it would be a great injustice to leave I found her in the garden, tending to her flowers.

"Hey, mum," I called from behind.

She swiftly turned around, startled. "You, terrible child," she exclaimed, a smile creeping into her lips. "You startled me."

"I know. That was the idea," I responded, flashing her a mischievous smile.

"Why are you here? Aren't you supposed to be at work," she asked, taking off her gloves.

"Umm, I came because I want us to talk."

"Really? Is something wrong?" She inquired, staring at me with concern.

"Not really. Can we talk inside?"

"Sure, sure. Let's head in," she mumbled, leading the way.

"I got a culinary scholarship," I announced, the moment we were seated in the living room.

"Okay?" She said, urging me to go further.

is being held

surprise, her face broke out in a smile. "Oh, my dear, that's good news! I'm so proud

for a hint

taken aback by my question.

worried you'd not be happy with my

Believe me, Arielle, I'm truly changed. Gone are the days I criticize your decisions. I want to be the

let me go like that? You're not gonna miss me or something?" I asked,

you to be

I

eigh Jared. You know,

want to be that

leave, then it has to be because you want

nodded, feeling really emotional. Oh, how much I love this new side

you will," she

and chase your net ke

like you've always wanted

in my throat.

you be okay?"

"I have my friends, and Ashley will

this

********

my departure finally arrived, and Ashley and

have everything?"

sure," I

safe, Arielle. Call me

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