All The Love Songs About You - Englot

Chapter 23: A Fresh Start

Saffron's POV:

I stood in front of my empty flat, my eyes brimming with tears. It had only been 3 months since Erynn and I broke up, but it felt like a lifetime. I couldn't bear to live in London anymore - every corner reminded me of her, and it was like a painful reminder of what we had lost. Sometimes, I would see something that reminded me of her- a song, a place, a smell- and I would break down in tears. It was like the wound of our breakup was still fresh, and I couldn't heal.

I had made the decision to move to Berlin permanently, where Under the Radar has a branch. Teresa has seen me become the shell of my past self and without a second thought agreed to my decision once I asked her.

I knew it was the right thing to do, but it didn't make it any easier. Leaving London meant leaving behind the memories of our relationship, and it was breaking my heart.

As I looked around my flat, I couldn't help but feel a wave of sadness wash over me. Erynn had been my whole world, and now she was gone. I missed her more than words could describe, and I knew I would spend the rest of my life wondering what could have been if only we'd put in more effort to make it work.

I wiped away the tears streaming down my face and took a deep breath. It was time to start a new chapter in my life, to put the past behind me and move forward. But as I closed the door to my empty flat, I couldn't help but feel a sense of overwhelming loss.

Erynn and I had shared so much together, and now it was all gone. I knew deep down that we both are in different points in life, and that's what had led to our breakup. But it didn't make it any easier to accept.

As I load my luggage in the back of Madiha's car, I couldn't help but wonder if Erynn is thinking of me too. I knew I had to let go of our relationship, but the memories of our time together are too precious to forget.

Madiha looked at me with an expression of concern as we hopped into her car that would take us to the airport. "Are you sure about this, Saffron?" she asked, her brows furrowed in worry.

I knew exactly what she was talking about. Leaving London and moving to Berlin is a huge decision, and it wasn't one that I had made lightly. But staying in London was no longer an option for me. Every street corner and every café seemed to remind me of Erynn, I needed a change of scenery, a fresh start. Berlin seemed like the perfect place for that. I'm familiar with the city and my mom is there.

"I'm sure," I replied, trying my best to sound confident. "I need to do this, Madiha. I can't stay in London anymore. It's too painful."

Madiha nodded, understanding written all over her face. "I know it's hard, Saffron. But just remember, we're here for you no matter what. And you'll make new memories in Berlin that will help you move on."

I smiled at her, grateful for her support. Nima, couldn't come with us because she had a photoshoot lined up. But just like Madiha, she had been supportive and encouraging throughout the whole process.

As we approached the airport, I took a deep breath and tried to steady my nerves. Leaving everything behind and starting afresh in a new city was terrifying, but I knew deep down that it was the right decision. And I had my friends by my side, which made all the difference.

"I'm ready for this," I said to Madiha, my voice firm and steady.

She smiled at me. "I know you are, Saffron. You've got this."

I couldn't help but feel a sense of sadness as I said goodbye to the city I had grown to love.

Madiha pulled up to the terminal and turned off the car. She turned to me and gave me a hug. "I'm going to miss you so much," she said. "It won't be the same without you here."