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CHAPTER 1
Arya stepped off the plane and was hit by a cold blast of air that could only mean she was home. For the last four years she had been attending the University of Braavos; she hadn't been home often in those years, with the exception of a few weeks here and there. Truth be told she didn't want to be going back now, there were still too many bad memories there for her, not that anyone in her family knew this of course. If it weren't for the birth of her older brother Robb's first child she probably wouldn't have returned; although she would admit that she was excited to see her niece, finally. Thankfully her suitcase was one of the first to come through the baggage carousel and she quickly made her way through the departure lounge making her way towards the taxi rank, after a small wait she jumped into a waiting taxi.
"Where to love?" The large man in the driver seat asked.
"Westeros. The Winterfell Estate, please."
"That's a bit of a drive, you're talking at least £200, you sure you've got that kinda cash?"
Arya rolled her eyes, she got this a lot. Where her sister Sansa chose to wear the designer labels that their mother encouraged them to wear, Arya always went for comfort over style and today was no exception. Sure her mum would be pissed off seeing her in tracksuit bottoms and a jumper that had more holes in than she could be bothered to count. "Don't worry, I've got it covered...I'll tell you what, how about I sweeten the deal? You get me there before dark and I'll give you an extra £50?" The driver turned around to look at Arya as she pulled the cash from her shoulder bag.
"I'll take that deal little miss….I think you might be my favourite customer yet." He laughed before turning the keys and starting the ignition.
An hour into their journey Arya couldn't help think about what made her leave her home all those years ago. She recalled how shocked her family were when she had told them she wanted to attend a University in another country. Out of all of her siblings she was the only one growing up that made no mention of leaving the home she loved, but at the time it felt like she had no other choice. He had, unknowingly, broken her heart when he showed up at Robb's engagement party with his new girlfriend in tow and she would have done anything to escape the pain.
A/N
So...this is the first time I've ever been brave enough to publish a story. I can only hope that you enjoy it.
I have written the first three chapters already and my plan is to upload at least once a week until the story is finished (real life permitting). I decided to start off slowly, hence the short chapter, hopefully you'll stick around long to see what happens next.
I welcome any constructive feedback from you guys...but like my grandmother told me "if you haven't got anything nice to say, then say nothing"
Love and Hugs until next time xoxo