The world seems small from here. It's dark outside yet the city below managed to brighten the atmosphere. The yellow lights and looming buildings were like specks of dust from the airplane.
I clutched at the paper again.
"Scholarship.."
There was a battle between excitement and fear in my heart as I re-read the printed words of the umptenth time. No matter how many times I read, the words would never change. I would be away from my country, cutting all contacts with my life and my family, and be alone.
To be honest, I have no problems with it. I find it an amazing and unique opportunity. There would be no friends to pressurise me. There would be no parents to insult or nag at me. Finally, there would be nothing holding me back.
I could finally be independent, have a house of my own, and be alone after numerous years.
These two years would be the loneliest years of my life. I'm fine with it. I would finally have some peace and quiet all to myself
At least, that's what I thought
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Distant
RomanceThroughout her life, Li Jing dreamt of having a life of solitude. She yearned for a chance to gain freedom and silence from her noisy background. A restart button was what she needed. A place of her own and a mind of her own was what she yearned. ...
