My Love Until the Last Goodbye by Alut

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As Mary boarded the plane, tears streamed down her face. She avoided looking out the window. Paying with that sleek black card granted her access to first class, though she knew this would be the last time she’d experience such luxury. When she reached her seat, she let her tired body sink into the spacious chair, draped herself in the blanket provided, and rummaged through her bag to pull out the headphones and music player Emma had given her years ago. She put on some music, hoping to lose herself in memories of a life that could never be again.

The young woman cried quietly until she fell asleep, as if she were traveling back in time. After five long years, she was returning to her country. She came back with a baby in her womb, the result of an unrequited love and a broken heart. Yet, the man who had shattered her had also given her the three best months of her life. Fate had been cruel, though he was gone now, and she’d never see him again.

She couldn’t help but recall the day she’d left her country. Looking back, she realized she’d been just a girl back then, leaving with nothing. Today, she returned with only a bag embroidered with butterflies that she’d used for years. As she peered inside, the irony hit her: her entire life fit in there. A wallet that Peter had gifted her, the ID that had granted her temporary freedom, and two stacks of cash–also a gift from that cruel man she hoped never to see again.

When the plane landed in Hesperia, it was 8:00 PM. She stepped off the aircraft, overwhelmed by a wave

nostalgia. For so long, she’d wanted to return home. But now that she was back, a restless unease wouldn’t let her be. She felt her baby move for the first time, and a tear slipped down her cheek. Peter had longed to feel the baby move, and now that he was gone, the child had finally begun to stir.

Walking through the airport halls, she noticed some things had changed. A pang of hunger hit her, reminding her she hadn’t eaten in hours. The day had been long, and so had the journey. Her baby had endured so much already. After clearing customs, she headed for the food court, searching for something to fill her stomach. She wasn’t in the mood to eat, but her baby needed her strength. That child was her reason to keep going.

and a cappuccino. The meal tasted like cardboard. Nothing had the same flavor as it did when she’d

somewhere to sleep.

out some bills to pay for her food, making sure not to spend too much. Being pregnant

knew she couldn’t rely on it for long. Without a phone, she decided to buy one. It was a strange experience–her father or grandfather had always handed her their old ones. This was the first time she’d

waiting for her. “Where should I go?” she wondered. cold breeze snapped her back to reality. She searched for affordable hotels on her new phone, booled one, and called for a taxi to take her

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room was nothing fancy, just a small business traveler’s room. But tonight, it was exactly what she needed. After the longest day of her

hugs, your touch, and the time you gave us. Thank you for everything you did for me. We will never forget you. Serenity will know you’re her father–the one who cared for us, who loved us

her tired face.