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.

leaving. The scholarship is being held

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

momentarily confused, searching her face for a hint of a lie, but there

by my question. "Why

worried you'd not be happy with

days I criticize

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

want you to be happy,"

the hug. I was loving this new relationship

I have been expecting you to move out of the city since the incident eigh Jared. You know, get away from everything." "Really?"

want to

everything for her daughter. If you have to leave, then

love this new side of my

know you will,"

and chase your net

like you've always wanted

feeling a lump form in my

be okay?" I

and Ashley will check in on me often. Don't worry

and this time, I let

********

arrived, and Ashley and my mother

sure you have everything?" Ashley asked, checking

I'm sure,"

tightly. "Be safe, Arielle.

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