LEILA
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The air in the airport was full of murmurs and countless conversations, and I walked through the bustling terminal, my small suitcase rolling behind me, my eyes scanning the crowd for the one face I was looking for.
I spotted her in no time, standing near the gate, her smile wide and genuine as she saw me approaching, a sight that instantly lifted my spirits.
I walked towards her, my pace quickening slightly, a sense of relief washing over me as I got closer, the vacation we had planned, a much-needed break, and I reached her, dropping my suitcase with a soft thud, and we gave her the biggest hug of her life, a fierce tight hug that conveyed more than words could in that moment.
I actually missed her.
"Soph," I said, my voice muffled against her shoulder, "I'm so glad yo
