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

her expression turned from thoughtful to unreadable. And then to my surprise, her face broke out

a hint of a

aback by my question. "Why

was worried you'd not be happy with

criticize your decisions. I want to be the

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

but I want you to

I let out, returning the hug. I

Jared. You know, get away from everything." "Really?" I was genuinely

to be

daughter. If you have to leave, then it has to be because you want to, and

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

you will," she said,

your net ke me proud." Contep

like you've always wanted

a lump form in

you be

I will," she replied. "I have my friends, and Ashley

tightly, and this time, I let the tears

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finally arrived, and Ashley and my mother escorted me to

everything?"

sure," I

safe, Arielle. Call me as soon

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