Caroline's POV
After my talk with my boss, I went back to my office and started to do my work. But I can't stay focused because of what he told me. I think I will accept Elijah's offer. Why? Because I want to go far away from my past. But first I should talk with my mom and with Tyler, if he will be at home.
After work, I go to my mom's house. I enter the house and find her watching TV.
"Hi, mom!"
"Care, honey! What a surprise!" She gets up and hugs me.
"I have something to tell you. Can you sit down, please?"
"Honey, you're scaring me."
"It's not that bad, mom."
We sit on the couch, and I take her hand in mine.
"So?"
"My boss offered me a job in New Orleans. He is opening a new publishing house there, and he asked me if I wanted to work there."
"What do you mean? You are moving to New Orleans? But what about Tyler, your studies, and everything you have here?"
"I have nothing here, mom. Except you."
"But Tyler?"
"I think the things between me and Tyler will end soon..."
"What? Why?"
"He is so distant; he works so much and it's like I don't exist."
"Then stop this relationship. Don't stay in an unhealthy one. It's not good for you."
"Maybe he doesn't want me because I can't give him sex. I mean, he said he will wait for me as long as I want, but..."
"Sweetheart, you are strong and a beautiful woman. I raised you well. Don't let something like this destroy your happiness. You are not ready to have sex with him, and if he forces you to do something, you should leave him."
"No, he didn't do anything. But I think this is the reason why he is distant. And beside this, I think he is cheating on me..."
"Then blow him off. You are too good for someone like him. So break up with him and move to New Orleans. I'm sure you'll find someone there better and you will be happy. Change your life, Care, and choose what you think is good for you. But please, remember about what mistake I made in the past. Don't repeat them if you don't want to end up like me."
"Thank you." I manage to say, with tears in my eyes.
"Don't cry sweetie... I don't want you to have a life like mine. I was alone for the rest of the last 20 years. I want you to be happy, baby girl."
"You weren't alone, mommy. I was here in the last 20 years. I was with you every time. I love you so much."
"I love you too, my baby." She kisses my forehead.
"Are you hungry?"
"A little?"
"Want some pastas?"
"Yes!"
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Finally finishing the recipe after 30 minutes, we started to eat.
"What are you going to do about your college?"
"My boss said he knows the dean from an university in New Orleans and he can talk with him about my transfer to make it easier."
"Good. Then say 'yes'. I know you will be happier there."
"You're not mad?"
"No. Why should I be mad if you want to start a new life?"
"You will be alone here and..."
"I'm not going to be alone. I met someone..."
"You met someone?" I raise a brow and smile at her.
"What's his name?"
"Um, Connor ." She smiles exactly like a teenager. My mom must be in love, huh?
"And is he cute?"
"Yes, he is."
"It's your time to be happy, mom."
"Yeah, it is..." She smiles to me.
After spending a few more hours with my mom, I finally arrived home. I saw his car... so he's back in town. I entered the house and saw him cooking.
"Hi."
"Hi, Care I'm making dinner."
"Good. You will eat alone."
"What happened?"
"I'm just tired." I take off my shoes and lie down on the couch.
"It seems like you've worked hard today."
"I'm tired of being in this relationship."
"What? What do you mean?"
"I think it's time to end this. I know that you're cheating on me, Tyler."
"What? Are you kidding me!"
"No,this is just one of the reasons why I want to break up with you."
"One of what?"
"I'm moving to New Orleans next month. Elijah offered me a job there, and I'm going to accept it."
"But, Care We have a story behind..."
"No, we didn't. Our relationship was something fake."
"Something fake?! What the fuck?!"
"I'm sorry, Tyler. But you don't love me anymore, I can see it in your eyes. So let's have a good break up. I don't want to fight with you."
"But Caroline... what about all our future plans?"
"Our future plans? You have to be kidding me. You said all of that bullshit just to keep me near you. But I figured out how you are. It's ok. We are not compatible. And, I'm sorry."