The Unintentional Meet ✔️

2. A New Journey

Inaya's POV

Ami informed khala (aunt) and she was so happy. Khala kept urging me to take an early flight, mine was next week and there were still some days left.

But i needed time to pack my stuff and also i wanted to spend as much time as i could with ami and nano, as i'll be leaving them very soon.

"Aslamalaikum," i said as i entered the house. I just came back from college as i had to submit my leave application.

"Walaikumaslam beta, go wash your hands while i prepare something for you to eat" ami said and i nodded before going towards my room.

After washing my hands and face, i went downstairs and ami already placed the food on dinning table.

"Ami do you have a superpower or something, how can you be so fast?" i said as i took my seat.

"Beta jab tum ma banogi tab samajh mai ayega"
[You'll understand when you will become a mother]

Ami with her usual dialogue. I bet almost every brown mom says this to their daughters.

"Where is nano?" i asked as i took a bite of my tasty food, i'll miss ami's cooking alot.

"She slept after taking her medicines" i nodded and continued munching on this delicious food.

After finishing up, i washed the dishes and then joined ami on the sofa. I layed my head on her lap while she ran her hands through my hair in a comforting way.

"Inu, i've been wanting to have this talk with you before you leave" ami said in between and i let her continue, listening to her words carefully.

"You'll be starting a new journey now which is a very big thing and i'm sure you must be nervous right now, but beta remember that you're going there for your dream and happiness. So don't worry much and if you need any help you can always ask your aunt and uncle. Hmm?"

To be honest i was so nervous because this will be my first time living in a different country. Although i will be living with my aunt and uncle but still the thought of new country, new people and most importantly making new friends is making me anxious. I'm an introvert and making new friends is very hard for me. I'm only comfotable with my close family and friends. But ami's words assured me a little.

"Yes ami," i nodded. "I'll miss you and nano alot" i heaved a sigh as the thought of leaving them both ached my heart.

"I know, we'll miss you too but don't forget to call us regularly" ami kissed the top of my head gently and i stayed there for some more time.

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Next Week

I woke up all excited and nervous as today is my flight. Ami and nano helped me pack my bags as it was difficult for me to alone. I quickly left my bed and went to take a shower. I wore and casual but comfy outfit with my fav white sneakers. Gathered my hair in a ponytail and after applying sunscreen and some moisturiser i was all ready.

I re-checked my bags and backpack to see if i kept everything.

passport, check.

tickets, check.

headphones, check.

books, check.

After making sure i've kept everything, i went downstairs and greeted ami and nano. I had breakfast and ami and nano encouraged me. These two women are literally my strength. They've always been there for me and the thought of staying away from them aches my heart.

After some time we finally left to the airport. My flight still has 3 hours but as it takes 1 hour to reach airport so we left early. "Beta have you re checked your bags?" ami said. "Yes ami i've already checked them 100 times" i replied. She laughed and smacked my head lightly.

We reached the airport and there was still alot of time till my flight. Ami and nano waited with me. Time passed as we were talking and both of them giving me lectures to take care of myself and me just nodding like an obedient child. It was finally time for my flight. I got up from the seat and hugged ami and nano for the last time.

"Take care dont forget to video call us everyday and work hard on your studies" said ami. I just nodded as i couldn't bring myself to speak. "Lado you are going there for your career no need to cry" nano said. "Yes but i will miss you both so much" i replied as my voice got heavy and my eyes started getting teary. The last call for the flight was heard and i hugged and kissed nano and ami on cheeks. "You two also take care" i said. They nodded while trying not to cry.

This was an very emotional moment for us. Leaving my country and family whom i lived with since i was born is difficult. But i know that for my career and new opportunities i have to do this. For making both ami and nano proud i have to study and work hard.

After settling in the plane i looked out of the window and thought how will this new journey be for me as plane took off and i slowly drifted to sleep.

"Here i come London."

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