Teacher's Girl (Aflyingwhale)

Chapter 90: Little Lies 

EMMA’s POV : 

I waited for three days.

I didn’t leave my room and I cried nonstop.

Tristan and Sophie tried everything to cheer me up, but I just wanted to be alone.

For three days and three nights, I couldn’t sleep and I could barely eat.

I only left my room to take my exams, but that was it.

lan didn't come to see me or even call me.

Not even once.

I was in denial at first.

I thought, surely he would call.

Surely he would apologize.

But he never did.

He really wanted out of our relationship.

I didn’t see this coming at all.

I should have.

The signs were all there.

Ever since he moved to New York City and started that gallery with her, that was all he could ever talk about.

They were together twenty four seven.

Clearly, they were into each other.

It was only a matter of time.

And now it was done, there was no denying it.

He chose her.

And why would he not? She was beautiful and smart.

They were great friends.

Life with her would be easier and less complicated.

I guess she gave him things I couldn't give to him.

After three days of punishing myself and wallowing in my heartbreak, I got a call that would change the course of my life.

At first, I thought it was lan, but it was actually the dean of my department.

She congratulated me, telling me that I got into the Paris program.

She explained everything in detail, how the program works and what my next steps would be like.

When she asked me if I had any questions, I told her I have just one.

"How soon can I leave?"

"The program itself starts in the fall, but you can leave as soon as you're done with your finals.Paris is beautiful in the summer.You'll have a wonderful time exploring the city,"she said.

Long story short, I took her advice.

In the next few days, I finished my finals, booked a ticket and Airbnb, and packed my bags.

I said goodbye to Tristan and Sophie, we had dinner together and Sophie was balling her eyes out, saying that she'll come to visit me in Paris.

I also talked to my parents on the phone, they were supportive of my decision and they told me to call every week, and I agreed to it.

Everything was set and done, I was ready to go.

Of course, I couldn’t just go without saying goodbye to lan.

Despite our terrible falling out, it didn't feel right leaving without saying anything.

I thought about going to the city and talk to him in person, but after our last conversation, I didn’t think I could see his face any more.

painful.So instead, I wrote him a

get a stamp and send it to the post office,

that she’d get

I said goodbye to him,

honestly, but staying was gonna be

what I needed right

took

take me to the airport, but I told

goodbye at the apartment.I didn’t wanna

rode through town, I was reminded of the memories I’ve

lan and I

and I met Sophie and

nights, the holidays, the late

They were beautiful memories.

than the others, but beautiful

now, it was time to

went like

had come to an

story that ends,

to believe

was brought up 30,000 feet into the air, I closed my eyes and closed the chapter on

end, and a

Later - -

I was right.

was right when they sang, "every

had a lovely

course, I cried all night long the first week I was

stayed in.I also

international student mixer, and that was a lot of fun.I also took full advantage of the late academic starting dates

France.It was truly an unforgettable experience.I saw probably some of the most beautiful beaches in the world.And some of the most beautiful

Wink, wink.

going on dates or whatever.I was done with love, not at this moment at least.I did, however, enjoy the occasional attention guys would give me, and I'd admit that I checked out some guys

But that was it.

had sworn off men.I didn't want no drama any more.I just wanted a peaceful cultural study abroad experience, and if hot French guys happened to be around...well, I would watch, but

Three Months Later - - -

soon as I

friends every chance I could, and interning at Le Parisien for three days

class and attended events like wine tasting or trying out

any time for myself, but I was fine

experience to

and the leaves started to fall all around

but it came and went just as fast as

the end of December and the first break of my

Sophie and Tristan were coming to visit

always, managed to find cheap tickets and she convinced

them to come

made a seven day itinerary, listing all the places I would like Sophie and Tristan

enough, my other two best friends decided to join in

me! They missed me terribly, but mainly they

tell them about the breakup with

dodged the subject because if I said it out

I couldn't lie anymore, I told Tiff and Carrie everything and they wanted to

told them to chill and explained that

going great in my life and they had no reason to be

got to spend the Christmas holiday with my four

the entire

Christmas Eve and though it was packed with people, we had

so many rides, and watched the fireworks at the

Tristan and Tiff

were perfect for each

on Tristan when they first met, I knew she liked him

hard to get and Tristan

week of exploring Paris and a trip to Disneyland before they finally admitted that they were into each

That was really sweet.

and it was time for my friends to

night together

apartment in the city and

Tristan and Tiff retired to one of

would use

in the morning and I was lying in bed next to Carrie and Sophie as we talked about life, love, and other

fallen asleep at this point, so it was just Sophie and

me about her latest relationship woes with Micah and I was just listening

"Hey, Emmie..."Sophie said suddenly.

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