As the day of her departure approached, Samantha began to feel more and more anxious. She knew she would miss her friends and family, but the thought of leaving Jake behind was almost unbearable. They had been together for two years, and she couldn't imagine being apart from him for even a day.
On the day of her flight, Samantha's friends and family threw her a going-away party. Everyone was there, including Jake, who looked like he was trying hard to be happy for her. But Samantha could see the pain in his eyes as he hugged her goodbye.
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Leaving home
Short StorySamantha had always dreamed of visiting New York City. She longed to walk the streets of Manhattan, gaze up at the towering skyscrapers and take in all the sights and sounds of the city that never sleeps. Samantha had been saving up for years, and f...
