At one in the morning, after we packed everything except our carry ons, I realized I wouldn't be leaving just my friends and my house, I would be leaving all traces of my dad.

I opened my window cause I was having a hard time breathing. My heart slowed it's pace and my brain tried to comprehend what was happening.

I opened my suitcase and pulled out my pastels and grabbed my easel and canvas from the corner.

So I stood in the moonlight stroking the canvas, depicting the perfect scene.

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I hear my mother shouting from downstairs,
Espér get dressed!
I hear her walk up the spiral stair case as I slowly sit up
What is this sweety?
I faintly remember last night as I stare at the painting I made of the lake my dad and I visited as a kid.

I don't feel like talking today. Over the last couple days, Andy and I talked, but mostly cried over the fact I am leaving. She is meeting us at the airport.

Honey I know this is hard, but things will get better, she says as she sweeps a piece of my blonde hair away from my face.

I used to love my hair and my eyes but now they remind me of my dad. I have delicate features just like him. We also shared blonde hair and blue eyes, although nobody will remember that soon enough.

Just finish grabbing your things, ok? I nod as she struts out of my room.

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As we approach the airport, my heart beat quickens. I finally realize the seriousness of us leaving.

I see Andy at the gate, shuffling nervously through her phone. She looks up at me, screams, and runs to me, all at the same time.

You don't know how lucky the states are to have you! She says while hugging me. I nod to her because I am afraid if I talk tears will spill over my face, and I have cried enough for a lifetime.

Okay if you stay we will cry more, and your plane is already boarding, so text me when you can, I will be waiting,

We hug again and my mother and I board the plane to take our seats. It will be better in the states Espér, trust me, she assures me.

For some reason I don't believe her

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