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. I..

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

momentarily confused, searching her face for a hint of a

taken aback by my question.

worried you'd not

Believe me, Arielle, I'm truly changed. Gone are the days I criticize your decisions. I want to be the good mother you've always

gonna let me go like that? You're not gonna miss me or something?" I

you to be happy,"

out, returning the hug. I was loving this new relationship with

eigh Jared. You know, get away from everything." "Really?" I was genuinely surprised. Was this my mother speaking? "So why didn't you

want to

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

feeling really emotional. Oh, how much I love this new side of my mother. "I'll be back,"

you will,"

your net ke

like you've always wanted

a lump form in my

be okay?" I

"I have my friends, and Ashley will check in on me

and this

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my departure finally arrived, and Ashley and my mother

everything?" Ashley asked, checking

I'm sure,"

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

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