ELLIANA'S POV
As I walked off the plane, I felt a mix of emotions. Excitement, relief, and a tinge of sadness. I was excited to see my family, but I also couldn't help but feel the weight of what I had left behind. Tom, my stepbrother and ex-lover.
We had been through so much together, and now we were going our separate ways. I felt a sense of emptiness, knowing that we would no longer be in each other's lives. It was hard to imagine a future without him.
My parents were shocked to see me walk through the door alone. They knew that I had come home for Christmas with Tom, but he was nowhere in sight. They didn't say anything at first, but I could see the concern on their faces.
"Where's Tom?" my mom finally asked, breaking the silence. I felt a lump in my throat, and I struggled to fi
