A plane ticket was clutched in her hand. Boarding the gate was the easiest thing she ever did. California was awaiting her. Did she ever doubt this decision? Even if it meant leaving her family behind? Forgetting the past was what Juliet needed and she was going to do that in Santa Barbara.
Great things were ahead of her and she could sense it. Happiness was sure to be there in the sunny land. Independence was what she needed, to be away from everyone.
Juliet was certain this would be the right choice. Knowledge of all the police and detective protocols was going to help her through this change. Lies were stated to her on a daily basis and she was sick of it. Missing him would be the absolute least of her worries.
New and exciting adventures will be there as a detective in Santa Barbara. Overcrowded airports would not scare her off. Pill-popping fiancés will not stop her on her path to success. Questions arose from her family why she was ending the relationship. Reconciliation was what they preached to her, but they had no idea.
Starting her new life would be all right, as long as she kept it together. Trying to start out, being alone in a new state would be difficult but it was better than the prison at home.
Ultimatums wouldn't work for him, no matter how many times she threatened she'd leave. Violence was not something she wanted it to escalate to. Weekends would no longer be filled with: is he going to come home tonight?
Xanthippe was what he called her when she decided to leave. Yesterday she was a chained woman but in a few short hours she will be free. Zealous she was.