Hacking The Relationship Code

Chapter 8: New Beginnings

Two and a half years later......

It was my last night at our home. My parents, me and my sister had planned to spend some quality time together before I and Aurelia went to our respective universities. I had graduated from high school and was ready to move into the apartment I had rented along with Mia Davis near our university. Yes, I and Mia would be going to Michigan State University.

My hard work had finally paid off. I was literally into tears when I got accepted into their finance program. Yes, I was planning to pursue a degree in finance. My interest in economics and financial markets piqued in the last year when I discovered the power of economics, statistics and commercial mathematics. Those were difficult subjects but they never bored me. USA was the world's largest financial market and I desperately wanted to be a part of it.

Kylie had decided to get an arts degree while Sandy was into designing. Both of them were going to attend Parsons together. Joey had gotten into a marketing program in Delaware while Andy was coming with me to Michigan. From our school Andy, Mia and I had gotten into Michigan. I was so happy to have them with me.

Nick and I had broken up just after Christmas. It wasn't an ugly break up. We were still good friends. We had decided to break up mutually. Nick had gotten into the pre- law program at Georgetown. We knew that long distance wouldn't work and we were both extremely committed to our careers, so we decided to call it off. We were always clear about our priorities and right now our ambitions triumphed over our love for each other. Better now than later. We still respected each other and I did care about him but I was sure about the break up.

The break up was painful for a few months because Nick wasn't just my boyfriend but he was also my best friend. He was the first person I had ever dated and almost all my firsts were with him. However, preparing for the finals took away most of my time and other than that my friends helped me to get through that phase. I was finally in a good place in life with a bright future ahead of me. I shall always remember the good days with him but I knew he isn't the one for whom I would give up everything. I had made my peace with the break up.

I played cards and some board games all night with my parents. I and Aurelia made some coffee and pancakes for breakfast which we devoured along with mom and dad. My parents had taken a leave from work to be with me before I left for Michigan. My flight was scheduled late at night so we spent the entire day together. Aurelia was going to leave for Columbia in a few days.

I was apprehensive about leaving Rosemount. It had been my home for the past eighteen years. I couldn't imagine living somewhere else. With fear, there was also a lot of excitement too. I was going to be independent finally. It was my first step into adulthood. University was going to be a totally new ballgame. I would be living alone and taking care of myself independently. I was looking forward to the experiences and lessons, not to miss the parties and freedom.

It was time to get into the car along with my luggage. Cleaning my room for the last time got me a bit teary eyed. I said goodbye to our apartment and got into the car. Dad drove us to the airport. I sat next to my mom and embraced her till we reached the Minneapolis Airport. I was going to miss her warmth so much. I kissed her goodbye and hugged my dad. By now our tears had started to flow freely. I gave Aurelia a last hug before conflictingly taking off.

"Take care Ginna. We love you. Give us a call when you reach." My mom's voice tore.

Aurelia gave me some snacks for my journey and kissed me goodbye.

"I am going to miss you so much sis. Call me every day okay." I nodded.

"I'll miss you guys." I said my last goodbyes and hugged them for the last time before taking off with a heavy and teary heart.