Happily Alone (A Harry Styles Fanfiction)

Paris

*16 years later*

"Are you sure this is what you want to do, sweetheart? I'm going to miss you so much." My mother said while tearing up as she watched me box all my stuff up.

"Yes Mom, I'm 100% sure that moving out is going to help me! Plus, I have a better chance of getting my artwork sold in Paris because I've heard that tons of successful artists live there." I said while trying to remind her why I was moving out in the first place.

"I'm just going to miss seeing you everyday and Paris is so far away from here in Toronto..." My mother stated as her eyes turned more watery.

"Mom, don't cry. I'll try my best to call you everyday! We can FaceTime, text.. I can even visit during the holidays!" I said while trying to cheer her up.

"Just promise you will be careful out there on your own, okay?"

"Mom, I'm not going to be alone, remember? Ella is also moving there because she got a job opportunity as a professional food critique! We're going to share a place as room mates."

"Oh yes, Ella will be with you. That makes me less worried because I've known Ella for so long and she is like another daughter to me. Remember when you guys first met in kindergarten and ever since then you've both been inseparable!? It was such a memorable time, wasn't it?"

"Oh mom, you bring up kindergarten every time you see or hear Ella's name! How can I forget if you won't let me! And yes we will take care of each other in Paris, don't worry."

My mother then smiled at me and took some of my boxes to the car. It was clear that she didn't want me to go and of course I didn't want to leave her all alone but it has been my dream to become an artist my whole life and I finally have a chance to pursue my dream in Paris!

*MOM'S POV*

I can't believe my baby girl is finally a grown up woman. I still remember when I first held her in my arms and saw her eyes open up as she smile at me. She is my one and only girl and now that she's leaving me, it's going to be hard to get used to not seeing her everyday. She promised me she would call everyday but I know how busy she is going to be once she lands in Paris. Although, I know she'll do just fine. She's an independent young lady and I know that she can support herself without needing others except for best friend, Ella. Watching her grow up with a passion for drawing has made me so proud. I feel like art has allowed her to express her thoughts in a way where words weren't necessary. I've kept all her artwork ever since she was just a little girl and now a lot of other people are buying her art and hanging in their houses! What worries me most is that she doesn't like to express herself to new people and it's difficult for her to make more friends. She tells me she doesn't need anyone else as a friend because Ella's the bestest one she will ever have. But I always wonder to myself... What about boys? Will she ever let a boy into her life? As I keep thinking more and more about Alyssa leaving, I feel a huge hug come from behind.

"I love you Mom!" She says.

"I love you too sweetie."

And she makes her way out the door and as I watch her get in her car and drive off... I've realized the reality of how fast time can fly.

I hope she will like the surprise that I added in one of her boxes since she almost forgot to bring that little something I knew she'll need.

*ALYSSA'S POV*

Nothing's harder than having to move across the sea from your mother but as time goes, I know that both of us will be fine. I pulled up to Ella's house 4 hours before our fight to pick her up because I know how long she can take to get ready. In all honesty, she's probably not even awake yet. It's nearly 6:00 am; I've been waiting in her driveway since 5:00am and our flight is around 10:00 am so I thought maybe I should call her.