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 him a

stamp and send it to

she’d get it done

said goodbye to him, but I knew he

but

needed right now

on that fateful Sunday morning, I took my bags and I got on a

Sophie wanted to take me to the airport, but I told them

at the

I was reminded of the memories I’ve

the first time lan and

and I met Sophie

to, the study nights, the holidays, the late night phone calls,

They were beautiful memories.

than the others, but

was time to

like the seasons that

love story had

that ends, another one

chose to

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

and a

Later - - - -

I was right.

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

lovely summer

I cried all night long the first week I was

I stayed in.I also met new

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

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

Wink, wink.

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.

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

Three Months Later - - - -

as I started the fall

university, making new friends every chance I

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

had any time for myself, but

experience to the

the air cooled and the leaves started to

beautiful, but it came and went just as

was nearing the end of December and the first break of my

was approaching and Sophie and Tristan were coming

find cheap tickets and

them

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

two best friends decided

got on a plane and came to surprise me! They missed

about the breakup

always dodged the subject because if I said it

Tiff and Carrie everything and they

them to chill and explained that everything

my life and they had no reason

story short, I got to spend the Christmas

favorite memory of the entire holiday

was packed with people, we had a lot

rides, and watched the fireworks

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

were perfect for each

Tristan when they first met, I

was playing hard to get and Tristan wasn’t

Paris and a trip to Disneyland before they

That was really sweet.

it was time for

spent our last night together

booked a two bedroom apartment in the city and it

and Tiff retired to one

and I would use the

bed next to Carrie and Sophie as we talked about life, love,

asleep at this point, so it was just Sophie

about her latest relationship woes with Micah and I

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

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