""I love you." Three words I struggled to voice, burdened by their weight. My father didn't deserve affection; his need for control made him critical, dictating my choices in appearance and behavior. Refusing wasn't an option; dissent was labeled "rude" and "impolite." He's the reason I'm leaving my family behind,
After saying my goodbyes, I hopped into Eleanor's car. She's been my friend for years, driving me to the airport, and knowing my plan since I was thirteen. "You sure I can't come with you?" she asked.
"You and I both know it'll be too risky"
"I know but do you have to go to New York? why not somewhere I can drive to on weekends"
"If you can drive to it then they can too"
"True. promise to always update me on everything, I don't care if it's about homework or you took a long nap just call me"
"I promise as long as you promise you'll follow the plan accordingly?"
"Deal"
We spent the ride chatting and planning future visits. When we got to the airport, My heart was pounding. Am I really getting away? I got out of the car and started taking out my bags. I can't believe I'm doing this. what if something goes wrong? what if they find me? They'd take me with them and make me marry some guy who's just like "him" That's what would happen. I can't let them find me. Then I felt a hand hit my head
"Are you okay?" Elenor asked "Yeah I'm great" You've been prepping for this for years, Ellaria. Don't bail now," she urged. "did you block their numbers yet?" shoot I forgot about it I took out my phone and opened my contacts I was about to click on my father's number but froze. Do I want this? he's done some messed-up things but he's also the reason, I got accepted into this college, not good reasons I admit, but still a reason. I put off blocking him for later, needing a breather.
Entering the airport brought back memories. It was dead quiet at 3 AM. There weren't many people here considering it's 3 in the morning, I think I'm gonna throw up. I didn't move until Elenor shoved me to the check-in.
Nobody knows but I have developed a sort of feeling for Eleanor, not in a romantic way but in a way where it is beyond words, she has been there for me during every major part of my life, every breakdown, all my happiest memories. Eleanor is my soulmate and nothing can change that.
After checking in Ellie and I Spent a few hours in the waiting area talking about all the things I might experience and all the things that led to this moment. the sun came up and the airport started filling up with families and groups of friends. There was a group of boys that came in some were visibly tired, a few looked stressed, and one was unusually happy I counted at least 7 boys. Ellie took that as a sign to get going.
"if I don't leave now I might just end up buying a ticket and going with you"
"can't do that you don't have any clothes"
"so I'll just dress with you"
"And what if I get some deadly disease"
"then I'll get it too" We went quiet for a moment looked at each other and started laughing "
I'm gonna miss this," she said
"me making unlikely 'what if's"
"yes and us hanging out"
"I'll still call you all the time"
"you promise," she asked sticking out her pinkies
"I promise" intertwining my pinkie with hers
It took everything in me not to cry while saying goodbye but I managed. After she left I gathered my things and headed to the security check. The line was huge. It was gonna take forever. I stood behind a family with a baby. I hope there aren't any babies on my plane. The people in front of me were talking in Arabic, I know it's rude to eavesdrop but I have nothing to do. The man needed to go to the bathroom and the woman was complaining about her sister. Eventually, I got bored and listened to the people behind me. It was 2 boys complaining about the upcoming school year. Why is everyone so boring? After around an hour I finally made it out of security and to my gate I had 2 hours to spare, so I got out a book and started reading.
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The first chapter is finally out
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RomanceEllari wants to leave her family to start a new life away from them. On her journey, she meets Haze. Will he help her achieve her goal or will he cause more trouble? is he the only concern or are there others?
