Chapter 40 Farewell to a Friend.

The news of Kiara’s impending move came as a surprise. She had been offered a prestigious position abroad, an opportunity she couldn’t pass up. Although I was happy for her, the thought of her leaving was bittersweet. Kiara and I had been close friends for many years, sharing countless memories, laughter, and tears. The thought of her being miles away from home seemed like a significant loss. When Kiara invited me to meet her at her apartment one last time before she left, I enthusiastically accepted. We planned an evening filled with memories, laughter, and maybe a few tears, knowing it would be a night to remember. As I arrived at Kiara's apartment, a flood of memories flooded over me. This place had been the setting for so many of our shared moments: movie nights, impromptu dance parties, deep conversations over glasses of wine. It was strange to think that this would be the last time we shared such moments here. “Vanessa!” Kiara greeted me with a warm hug at the door. “I'm so g