Chapter 9 - The Departure

I've been trying to stop the tears, but they kept flowing down my cheeks, and I tried to discreetly wipe them away, but I know Kida and Sebastian–two of the royal guards the prince has sent over–know I haven't stopped crying in the back seat of this luxurious BMW.

Thankfully, they did not say anything and just left me sniffling away.

I wanted to stop crying because I already feel my eyes puffing, and I'm on my way to the airport and finally to the palace.

My family, Madi, and several other close friends I have over the years went over to say goodbye. Even my whole neighborhood gathered together and even gave me beautiful flowers from their own backyards.

Millie and Dad were a mess and it took every strength and will to not join them in their tears. I wanted them to remember me smiling.

Mom and Ren, who barely cried, even had tears in their eyes. Still, I tried to hold everything in even if the lump in my throat feels like I have swallowed a giant candy whole.

Madi also tried to hold it