Chapter 5

The transatlantic flight carried me eastward, the sun painting ever changing portraits outside my window. Brilliant azure skies gave way to rolling clouds tinged with gold, a canvas of nature's finest work

Inspiration struck suddenly, and I pulled out my sketchpad, capturing the ethereal play of light in an jewelry design.

By the time I finished, darkness had claimed the sky.

There was something magical about crossing the Atlantic - a time traveler's journey where I left New York on the morning of the 27th only to land in London on the night of the 26th.

Through the arrivals gate, I spotted them immediately - Mum, Dad, and William standing in a row,

beaming and waving like excited children at a parade.

The sight of them made my heart squeeze.

I ran to them, wheeling designer luggage forgotten as I fell into Mum's embrace, breathing in her familiar perfume - Chanel No. 5, just as she'd worn all my life.

ago, I'd defied their wishes and moved to New York for

let me go, trusting me

punctuated by brief Christmas visits, a daughter's absence marked by empty chairs at Sunday

back from

"Mum, I'm starving."

eyes soft with maternal concern. "Tll

"Perfect."

both my parents as we walked to the car park, our laughter echoing

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different scene. Castro sat on the Italian

my birthday - August

Oriana's guest room, the familiar chime cutting through his

had been to head to Whole Foods, to

months ago was still hidden in his

limping slightly, had given

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