Walking. That's all I ever remember doing. I was attempting to find Ari's house, but that was intense and difficult because I practically failed my geography class. Let's just say, I'm horrible with directions. I began thinking about Ari, and thought of the way he takes care of his grandmother. It's so sweet what he's doing, and so is he. My mind then began to trail off and I find myself reminiscing the past. I thought of how my mother said those horrid things to me. My eyes began to water, and a single tear landed right on the Star of David symbol pinned against my sweater. Us Jews now have to wear this pin everywhere we go, incase someone questions our identification. I was trying to focus on finding corresponding street routes to get to Ari's house, but my mind began to wander into the old memories of Ari and I. But of course a bad memory has to pop up in my head out of nowhere, and of course it was the worst one of all. When Ari told me he was leaving; and for good.
"Miriam, I need to speak with you." Said Ari.
"Of course, why what's up?"
"Well, you see..... my grandmother is very ill, and I or any physicians here can not provide her with the significant medications she needs in order to survive."
"Oh Ari, I'm so sorry about your grandmother, I'm sure the physicians will conclude a responsive theory that will save your grandmother. But as of right now, were going to be late for class if we don't skedaddle right now." I recalled.
"Yes, of course. But one more thing." Ari said hesitantly.
"Yes?" I asked. I could feel the tension growing between us.
"I'm moving." he said.
I felt my heart break, a sharp pain drifted across my body, and I then find myself saying,"Why? You can't leave me here! I can't be left alone with my parents! Let me come please? I'll get an occupation, and all of the-----" But before I could finish my sentence he's already telling me no.
"No, Miriam, you have too much to loose here."
I knew that he was just looking out for me, but I really wanted to go with him.
"Okay." I said, my voice cracking. I have to admit I did sound pretty desperate, but he's the only person I know that actually likes me, and I can't survive this war without him.
