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

And then to my surprise, her face

hint of a lie, but there

aback by

not

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

not gonna miss me or something?"

miss you, but I want you to

let out, returning the hug. I was loving this

of the city since the incident eigh Jared. You know, get away from everything." "Really?" I was genuinely surprised. Was this my mother

didn't want to

daughter. If you have to leave, then it has to be because you want to, and not me putting you

love this new

know you will," she said,

and chase your net ke

like you've always wanted

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

be

"I have my friends, and Ashley will check in on me often. Don't worry about

this time,

********

of my departure finally arrived, and Ashley and my

have everything?" Ashley asked,

sure,"

tightly. "Be safe, Arielle. Call me as

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