--------- "A Mother is a Daughter's Best Friend" ---------
ELENA POV
I can feel the difference in the air as soon as I step off the plane. The humidity wraps around me like a thick blanket, and I welcome the feeling. I close my eyes and take a deep breath. While I love almost everything about Chicago, nothing beats coming home.
اوووه! هذه الصورة لا تتبع إرشادات المحتوى الخاصة بنا. لمتابعة النشر، يرجى إزالتها أو تحميل صورة أخرى.
I send Elijah a quick text to let him know I've landed.
After collecting my bag, I make my way to arrivals and spot my mom almost instantly. If her huge smile isn't easy enough to spot, then the "Welcome Home, Elena" sign she holds certainly is.
اوووه! هذه الصورة لا تتبع إرشادات المحتوى الخاصة بنا. لمتابعة النشر، يرجى إزالتها أو تحميل صورة أخرى.
"Elena!" Her smile widens as she sees me, and she pushes through the small crowd to meet me. "Oh, I'm so glad to see you, honey. You've grown so much."
I roll my eyes, 'cause I stopped growing at the age of 14.
اوووه! هذه الصورة لا تتبع إرشادات المحتوى الخاصة بنا. لمتابعة النشر، يرجى إزالتها أو تحميل صورة أخرى.
I welcome her embrace as she wraps her arms around me, suddenly fighting tears. It's only now I'm realizing how much I've missed her.
She pulls back, looking me in the eyes. When she sees my tears, her smile falls. "What's the matter? Are you okay?"
I giggle and wipe my eyes. "Ignore me. I'm just really glad to be home."
