On the wings of love

Chapter 1

My mom was leaving the country for America,her aim was to help us live a comfortable life and for us to later join her there. The last words i heard from her,if they love you ,they'll always come back. I was seven by the time she was leaving and my sister Victoria was fourteen. Days and weeks passed by,she sent us pictures ,and gifts.  She had bought a dove for me to take care of,i loved doves,they were cute,calm and peaceful.

One time after school, i found my dove gone and on going to dad,i found him in tears,my dad loved pranking us,so i ignored him, but he was holding my mom's picture,so i came closer. "Dad,is everything okey?" "Come closer" i move closer to him and he hugs me tight,i stay there clueless. "Darling ,your mom has gone to heaven ." i stay there unmoved till it hits me and i cry recalling all the times we had,Victoria was there comforting me but still in tears till we slept.

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"Justin come" Carl calls out to his cousin ."Look at this injured bird." he states holding the dove. "Kill it Carl,"Justin comments "No,it has an address I'll take it to the owner."Carl tells Justin. "I'll tell grandma." Justin states. "Go ahead cry baby." Carl states leaving Justin there shouting their grandma's name.
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"I hope this is the place." Carl mumbles to himself . "Hey,i found this injured bird in our garden ,it must belong here." he hands it over to me. "Thank you ,its my dove." the boy runs off before i ask his name but he's a really nice person. "Anna,why are you smiling over there like that,we'll get late for school"Victoria states. I cage my bird and put some food then rush to school.

Funds are not enough so after high school ,my sister drops out for me to study. Years later i graduate and get to petition to go to America ,at least to help my mom achieve her goal for us. I fortunately get approved to go to America. But i have two things to accomplish,the parish choir competition and to work in America to achieve mom's dreams.

Justin is my boyfriend, we dated since highschool ,till now that we're off college. So,he came home to say hi but then nothing is as i expected. " So you got approved to go to America ?""Yes Justin!I'm ..." " Now listen,Anna ,if you decide to leave this country without me,we're done." he says rather harshly. "Justin ,you know going to America has been my dream,and i think as a thoughtful boyfriend you should support me instead." I try to calm him down. "What will happen to us if you leave,huh? What about us Anna?" he asks. "This has been my dream Justin ,a chance has presented itself,I'm leaving." as much as it pains me to hurt him,i have two paths to take."Alright ,well then,we're done."  "Justin ," i call,but he leaves.

I sit in my room and cry. Victoria walks in. Things couldn't get any worse . "I know its Justin." she states calmly. " we broke up" i say wiping tears. "You know how he gets,he'll be here to make amends soon." well,too late,I'll be gone,i state in mind.