I could finally feel it, I could sense the freedom.

I took a final glance at Ann, my best friend, and Owen, my colleague from the Design shop, the one Tyler accused me of cheating with, waving at me from the airport terminal as I ascended the stairs to board my flight..

I caught sight of Ann whispering something while my gaze was on her.

“Take care of yourself!!”

I read her lips and I'm most certain it was what she said. I smiled, nodded, and waved back then turned my gaze back to the plane's entryway taking a deep breath.

I was finally leaving.

Leaving behind the harsh memories,...