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.

scholarship is

thoughtful to unreadable. And then to my surprise, her face broke out in a smile.

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

aback by my

was worried you'd not be happy with my

criticize

just gonna let me go like that? You're not gonna miss

I want you to be happy," she responded,

returning the hug. I was loving this new relationship

incident eigh Jared. You know, get away from everything."

didn't want to be that

daughter. If you have to leave, then it

love this new side of my mother. "I'll be back,"

you will,"

your net ke

like you've always wanted

form in my throat. Oh God, I'm gonna

be okay?"

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

tightly, and this time, I

********

and Ashley and my

you have everything?" Ashley

I'm sure,"

mother hugged me tightly. "Be safe, Arielle. Call me as soon

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