The day had finally come.
My mother refused to send me off at the airport. She said she couldn’t do it, watching me leave. She stayed at home after hugging me goodbye. Dad drove me, Zero, Paul, and Marga, who all wanted to be with me until the last moment.
I suppose mom still felt uneasy about letting me go. She was still not fully convinced that it would be the best thing for me, and honestly, I wasn't even certain of what my future would look like after taking this step. I could fail and regret it in the end, but at least, I still tried.
"I’ll try to sneak in a vacation on holidays to visit you with your mother. Make sure your lines are always open. We’ll call you from time to time," Dad said.
Paul was beside him, nodding in agreement.
"I can't be available all the time. I have to
