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.

was too painful.So instead, I wrote him

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

promised that she’d

said goodbye to him, but I knew he was sad to

honestly, but staying was gonna

right now and we

fateful Sunday morning, I took

to the airport, but I told

was hard enough saying goodbye at the apartment.I didn’t

was reminded of the memories I’ve

lan

me move in and I

the holidays, the late night phone calls, and

They were beautiful memories.

were more painful than the others,

now, it was time to leave it

came and went like the

love story had

story that ends, another one

to believe in

as the plane took off and I was brought up 30,000 feet

end, and a new

-

I was right.

actually, the band Semisonic was right when they sang, "every new beginning comes from some

lovely summer in

night long

stayed in.I also met new people that attended

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 academic starting dates in Europe by taking a

through Croatia, 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 beautiful beaches in the world.And some of the most

Wink, wink.

mean 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

But that was it.

on 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 if hot French guys happened to be around...well, I

Months Later - -

was flying by as soon as I started the fall semester

the university, making new friends every

took a French speaking class and

myself, but I was fine

experience to

the leaves

beautiful, but it came and

was nearing the end of

Sophie and Tristan were coming

find cheap tickets and she convinced Tristan

them to come visit

the places I would like Sophie and Tristan

enough, my other two best friends decided to join

surprise me! They missed me terribly, but mainly

about the breakup with lan until a few months

the subject because if I said it out loud,

lie anymore, I told Tiff and Carrie everything and they wanted to jump on an airplane right

explained that

in my life and they had

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

the entire

there on Christmas Eve and though it was packed with people, we had a lot

rides, and watched the fireworks at the

cutest thing in the world happened; Tristan and Tiff kissed during the fireworks! « I

perfect

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

get and Tristan

took them a whole week of exploring Paris and a trip to Disneyland

That was really sweet.

another week had passed and it was time for

spent our last night together

had booked a two bedroom apartment in the city

dinner and some drinks, Tristan and Tiff retired to one

and I would use the other

next to Carrie and Sophie

this point, so

latest relationship woes with Micah and I

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

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