embraced the journey of moving forward with my life. I have consciously allowed

er was none other than my cousin, Hanna, who resides in New York with

ow are you?" I a

ber my name. You've forgotten a

lied, "I apologize

busy can you be that you

I pleaded, "I'm sorr

romise to come stay with us in New Yo

, unsure of

ou here. Please, please,

th my mom about it

hanks" sh

hen to prepare breakfast. Being alone at home as my mother was at work, I cooked noodles and b

h a couple strolling hand in hand. This sight triggered a flood of e

ments we shared brought tears to my eyes. The pain o

about him and move on. Memorie

I yearn for them to carry away

l past. Amidst a plethora of suggestions, one particular answer caught my eye

ce if I want to forget the past. I will

long day at work. After cooking dinner for herself a

scuss something with you

ce asked as she cleaned

w York to stay with Au

hat

ust stay there f

ay without you, I will be

aven't been away from her. I did not say anything aga

m said. I could sense the sadness in her voice. A

my slumber. With heavy eyelids, I made my way to the entrance a

my room and sit

night" mommy ask as she

head In

g for a while, just sit

ed giving her a

that you will go to N

en agreement. I don't know

e had suddenly agreed for me to go to New Yor

happy there, although I

. "Thanks Mommy, l l

airport to collect my ticket for my upco

urning home, I meticulously organized my belongin

r joyful reaction was palpable even over the phone as she exc

, I responded warmly, "Me too,

ight, and as I was preparing to retire fo

," I c

questioned, "Are you about to sleep,"

arly because of my fli

oser to me, "I have so

celet from her pocket

t, taking a moment to appreciate its intricate design. Expressing m

take care of it as it holds sentimental value. It was a gift from your

ly kissed me on my forehead, turn off