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.

instead, I wrote

a stamp and send it to

promised that she’d get

goodbye to him, but I knew he was sad to see me

too, honestly, but staying was

I needed right now

I took my bags and I got

wanted to take me to the airport, but I told them not

saying goodbye at the

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

time lan and I drove up to

move in and I

to, the study nights, the holidays, the late night phone calls, and the train trips to

They were beautiful memories.

than the

time to leave it all

and went like the seasons

love story had

story that ends, another one will

to

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

and a new beginning shall

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I was right.

band Semisonic was right when they sang, "every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s

lovely summer

night long the first

after that first week, I made friends through the guesthouse I stayed in.I also met new people that attended the same program as

the fall.I also visited the Sorbonne campus for the international student mixer, and that was a lot of fun.I also took full advantage of the late academic starting dates in Europe by

Italy, and Spain, before spending some time in the south of France.It was truly an unforgettable experience.I saw probably some of the most

Wink, wink.

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 that

But that was it.

more.I just wanted a peaceful cultural study abroad experience, and if hot

- - -

by as soon as I started

taking classes at the university, making new friends every chance I could, and interning at Le Parisien for three

French speaking class and attended

barely had any time for myself, but I was fine

wanted to experience to

air cooled and the leaves started to

came and went just as fast as the

was nearing the end

was approaching and Sophie and Tristan

like always, managed to find cheap tickets and she convinced Tristan to

for them

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

wasn’t amazing enough, my other two best friends decided to join in

Carrie got on a plane and came to surprise me! They missed me terribly, but

them about the breakup with

if I said it out loud, it became

told Tiff and Carrie everything and they wanted to jump on

explained that everything

life and

long story short, I got to spend the Christmas holiday with my four favorite

the entire holiday was our trip

Christmas Eve and though it was packed with people, we

rode so many rides, and watched the

happened; Tristan and Tiff kissed during the fireworks! « I couldn't be happier for

perfect for each

Tristan when they first met, I knew she

to get and Tristan wasn’t

whole week of exploring Paris and a trip to Disneyland before they finally

That was really sweet.

another week had passed and it was time for my friends

last night

a two bedroom apartment in the city

and Tiff retired to one of the

Sophie, and I would

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

point, so

woes

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

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