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ged my suitcase down the stairs as

ut we can't stop you from leaving." Savann

guys too except

"We both know th

t. There was no way I wouldn't miss his

ty." My mom sniffed when we got to the bottom of the st

ound her. "Always remember that I'm just a phon

hers me to let you go into that big city alone, I know I can't keep yo

st time I was going far away from home. Even when I started college, the

pected that I wouldn't

nah said to my dad. "Lena is a very nice p

ghed in contentm

train." My brother urged as he

o miss seeing you every day." I sobbed into her shoulder. She wrapped her hand

cry but you guys are making it so

said, and he came closer

oin in too." Savan

placed my bag in the trunk of his SUV and drove us to the train stati

der their protection and care, I knew that I had to leave someday to create the future I

th my ticket in my hand. I still had ten minutes to spare before my trai

e lurking around in the dark and some wicked-minded people who would hurt anybody to get what they want, so

." I

me things on it. A few seconds lat

er you need." He smiled. "If you ever get stran

amount of money he sent. "I can't accept this, it's too muc

atulatory gift from

started but

st let me do this for you maybe it can take away the guilt in my heart, p

hank you," I said wi

hed inside to take their seats. "You should g

Turning back to look at me, I said, "No matter what, you will be

smiled at me as

move. The people sitting by me gave me a confused look but

tion. I alighted from the train and fished out my phone to

n the third ring, "Hey A

es

I'm waiting outside in a blue shirt

and found my way

The night was brightened up with different colors of light as people moved through and fro. I

the last time I saw her. Being the Head designer of one of the biggest Fash

he continued to talk on the phone. "Yeah, I

r lips stretched in a s

he phone. "Ari, it's good to see yo

pulled away and took in her appearance."I must sa

d put it in the back seat. "You must be exhausted and hungry fro

ade its way to my l

ment. "Make sure you get enough sleep tonight bec

t wait

much fun having you a

he busy streets of Chicago. I believed comi