Ma chérie • Kylian Mbappe

1. Bye London, Hello Paris

"I can't believe you'll just be gone now", Hanna said.

"Oh come on, it'll just be a year and I'll come back every now and then to visit you", I reassured her.

"Yes, but still. What if I have an emergency? I can't just come over, you're in a whole other country!", she said.

"Hanna, don't worry. I guess you'll have to facetime me then if there's an emergency. I promise I'll pick up no matter the time", I smiled at her and pulled her into a big hug.

We were at my house. Hanna had come over to say goodbye and wait with me for Jason before he would take me to the airport. I hate goodbyes, that's why I'm glad my parents are at work and Effy is in school. We already said our goodbyes this morning.

"Ok, but promise me you won't find a new best friend in Paris and replace me and forget about me!", she spat.

Now she's really overreacting.

"Hanna, listen. It'll just be a year, the time will fly, you'll see. Like I said, you can always call me or text me or anything, I'll always be available for you. Plus I'll come visit often, I mean you're forgetting I not only have you and my family here, but like also Jason, did you forget? This job is just an amazing opportunity for me and I'm so happy about it. I promise you, no matter what, no one can steal your place", now I explained to her.

She got tears in her eyes.

"Bitch, ew are you crying?", I looked at her in disbelief.

"Oh shut up bitch! You know I love you and I'm gonna miss you so much!", we both started laughing.

"I'm sorry I can't accompany you to the airport. When is Jason coming over?", Hanna asked.

"I guess he'll be here in the next 10 minutes, so you'll better help me bring all my stuff outside", I said as I picked up my suitcase and a big bag.

"Ugh now I also have to carry your stuff, nice", she rolled her eyes and we both started laughing out loud.

I must admit, I really don't know how I'm gonna handle everything without Hanna being with me. Sure, we can text and facetime, but actually she is kinda right, it's not the same. I was so happy when they offered me the job in Paris, it seemed so perfect. But now I'm starting to realize how serious this is. In a few hours I'll be in Paris, for a whole year, without even knowing anyone there. I can't even speak the language really, just a few words. Oh crap, calm down Emma, you've got this.

"Hey babe!", Jason yelled getting out of his car and planting a kiss on my lips.

"Heey", I smiled as Hanna rolled her eyes.

"You're so nasty!", she pretended to puke, making both Jason and I laugh.

"Are you ready?", Jason asked after he had put all my belongings into his car.

Damn. I guess that's it.

"Yes", I nodded turning around to face Hanna one last time.

"Take care of yourself! I love you", I said while I pulled her into one last big hug.

"Love you too", she said and I could hear she was just about to start crying again so this was my call to leave, I don't wanna start crying too and if I'll stay any longer I'm afraid I'll make up my mind and stay here forever.

Opening the door for me I got into Jason's car. He quickly talked to Hanna before they waved at each other and she walked away.

"So, let's go I guess", Jason said as he got into his seat.

"Let's go", I repeated looking outside the window.

I'll miss this.

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