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 being held

my surprise, her

searching her face for a hint of a lie, but there was none.

by

not be

the days I criticize your decisions. I want to

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

you, but I want you to be happy," she responded,

returning the hug. I was loving this

since the incident eigh Jared. You know,

didn't want to

you have to leave, then it has to be because

love this new side of

will," she said,

chase your net ke me

like you've always wanted

nodded, feeling a lump form in my throat. Oh God, I'm

be okay?"

my friends, and Ashley will check

hugged her tightly, and this time, I let the tears

********

my departure finally arrived, and Ashley and my mother escorted me to

you have everything?" Ashley asked, checking

I'm sure,"

safe, Arielle. Call

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