Chapter 3

Early the next morning, I waited until he left, then went straight to the company to get my passport. The receptionist told me it still hadn't been sent back and that I'd need to wait two more days. Two days. I couldn't wait that long.

I stood outside the company for a long while before finally dialing a number.

"Mom, I want to come stay at home for a couple of days. Is that okay?"

"What happened? Did you and Edward fight?"

"No. I just miss home."

"Alright, come back. I'll have your dad pick you up." After I hung…