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

to my surprise, her face broke out in a smile. "Oh, my dear,

confused, searching her face for a hint of

aback by

worried you'd not be

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

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

I'd miss you, but I want you to be happy," she

I was loving this new relationship

know, it's funny how I have been expecting you to move out of the city since the incident eigh Jared. You know, get away from everything." "Really?" I was genuinely surprised. Was this my mother speaking? "So why didn't you

didn't want to be

then it has to be because you want to, and not me

much I love this new side of my mother.

know you will,"

your net

like you've always wanted

feeling a lump form in my throat.

be

have my friends, and Ashley will check in on

hugged her tightly, and this time, I let

********

arrived, and Ashley and my mother escorted

you sure you have everything?"

sure,"

safe, Arielle. Call me as soon as

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