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 held abroad.

to my surprise, her face broke out

hint of a lie, but there was none. "Huh,

aback by my question. "Why

not be happy

I'm truly changed. Gone are the days I criticize your decisions. I want to be the good mother

not gonna

I'd miss you, but I want you to be

let out, returning the hug. I was

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

didn't want to be

loves to dictate everything for her daughter. If you have to leave, then it has to be because you want to, and not me putting you up

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

will," she said,

fornow. go and chase your net

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 in

her tightly, and this time, I let

********

day of my departure finally arrived, and Ashley and my mother

everything?" Ashley asked, checking

I'm sure,"

"Be safe, Arielle. Call me

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