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.

The scholarship is being held

then to my surprise, her face broke out in a smile. "Oh, my dear, that's good news!

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

by my

not

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

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

I'd miss you, but I want you

the hug. I was loving

know, it's funny how I have been expecting you to move out of the city since the incident eigh Jared. You know, get

to be that

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

much I love this new side of

will," she said,

your net

like you've always wanted

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

you be okay?" I

have my friends, and Ashley will check

hugged her tightly, and this time, I

********

finally arrived, and Ashley

have everything?" Ashley asked, checking

sure,"

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

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