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.

too painful.So instead, I

already Sunday and I didn’t have time to get a stamp and send it

that she’d get it

said goodbye to him,

honestly, but staying was gonna

needed right

took my bags and I

take me to the airport, but I told them not

at the apartment.I didn’t wanna make

was reminded of the memories

lan and I drove

and I met Sophie

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

They were beautiful memories.

than the others,

time to

and went like

story had come

story that

chose to believe

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

the end, and a new beginning

Later - - - -

I was right.

when they sang, "every

had a lovely summer in

all night long the first

I stayed in.I also

company called Le Parisien, and they hired 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

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 of the most beautiful people

Wink, wink.

I was on 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

But that was it.

anything as I had sworn off men.I didn't want no drama any more.I just wanted a peaceful cultural study abroad experience, and

Three Months Later - - - -

was flying by as soon as I started the fall

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

time, I took a French speaking class and attended events like wine tasting or

had any time for myself, but I was fine

experience to

as the air cooled and the

but it came and went just as fast as the summer

end of

and

cheap tickets and

excited for them to come visit

a seven day itinerary, listing all the places I would

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

got on a plane and came to surprise me! They

didn’t tell them about the breakup with lan until a few

the subject because if I said it out loud, it became so much more

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

them to chill and explained that everything

in my life and they had no

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

the entire holiday was

though it was packed with people, we had a lot of

rode so many rides, and watched the fireworks at the end of

the world happened; Tristan and Tiff kissed during the

perfect for

moment Tiff laid eyes on Tristan when they first met, I

to get and

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

That was really sweet.

had passed and it was time for my friends to go back

last night together in their

apartment in the city and it was big enough for

drinks, Tristan and Tiff retired to one of

and I would

I was lying in bed next to Carrie and Sophie as we

at this point, so it was just

her latest relationship woes with Micah and I was

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

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