The next day was probably the worst she felt in years. She was about to tell Jon about her phone when he broke his terrible news. He was leaving college! And in less than two months. And his return wasn’t certain. He was going around the world with his parents and that meant he would be taught privately! That was the explanation he gave. “But. What about us? What about me?” she felt the moisture in her eyes. “What about us ?” came his quick reply. And in the middle of the cafeteria, Nebula instantly became a sobbing mess. And Jon consoled her even though he was the reason for the tears. Giving her a hanky, he held her as she cried. “Joesongjabnida.” “What do you mean? Is this the end? Is this how you break up with me?” she sobbed between blows. “Nebula. I don’t know what to say. Do

