70: Flight to New York

A V E L I N A

Leaving for the airport was very hard and emotional because my kids were sad and I was feeling so bad.

They were begging me to stay and I couldn't bear the sight of them crying. But, this was necessary.

I had left a lot of work undone and I needed to make sure the restaurant was up and running as soon as possible.

Raphael had insisted on coming with me, which made me look at him funny. But, I declined to his surprise.

It wasn't going to be fun and it was going to be stressful, but I was willing to do anything to keep the tears off the faces of my children.

"You will be good for Carina, right? And grandma?"

"We will, Mommy. Promise." Autumn replied, her tear stained cheeks making my heart clench.

Zion on the other hand was trying so hard to be the stronger one like always, but I could see his eyes watering.

I was going to miss them so much. I haven't been away from them before, talk more of spending two weeks without seeing their sweet faces.

"Come here." I said, holdin