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

and I didn’t have time to get a stamp and send it to the post

promised that she’d

to him, but I knew

honestly, but

needed right now and we both

on that fateful Sunday morning, I took my bags and

and Sophie wanted to take me to the

was hard enough saying goodbye at

through town, I was reminded of

remembered the first time lan and I drove

in and I met Sophie

parties I went to, the study nights, the holidays, the

They were beautiful memories.

more painful than the others, but

it was time to

went like the seasons

story had come to

that ends, another one will

to

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

was the end, and a new beginning shall

Months Later - -

I was right.

when they sang, "every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s

a lovely summer

cried all night long the first week I

the guesthouse I stayed in.I also met

me as an intern, starting in 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 taking a little road

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

Wink, wink.

not at this moment at least.I did, however, enjoy the occasional attention guys would

But that was it.

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,

Three Months Later - - - -

as I started the fall semester

taking classes at the university, making new friends every chance I could, and

took a French speaking class and attended events like wine tasting or trying out Michelin

myself, but I was fine with

wanted to experience to the

as the air cooled and the leaves started to

and went just as fast as the summer

the end of December

and Sophie and Tristan

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

excited for them to come visit

the places I would like Sophie

other two best

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

tell them about the breakup with lan

dodged the subject because if I said

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

chill and explained that

life and they had no reason to

I got to spend the Christmas holiday with

memory of the entire holiday was our

it was packed with people, we had a lot of

and watched the fireworks at the end of the

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

perfect for

first met, I knew she liked him then and

playing hard to get

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

That was really sweet.

it

our last night together in

a two bedroom apartment in the city and it was

Tristan and Tiff retired

would use the other

2 AM in the morning and I was lying in bed next to Carrie and Sophie as we

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

was telling me about her latest relationship woes with Micah and I was

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

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