Over the time we were in New York City, the apartment we were in became more and more empty with the weeks. Then I realised that Mummy was there to close down the apartment that she had lived in for a long time. This was her goodbye.
So the day came when we left. The rooms were all empty except for our suitcases.
Then before we left, Mummy took me in her arms and we went to every room to say goodbye. Then she closed the door behind her.
I knew she was sad. But she was also excited to go home. We were going on the Queen Mary 2, sailing towards new horizons.
I’m glad I shared these last weeks in New York City with her.
This was our last sunset from the terrace. 1 October, 2012 – a glimpse of “heaven”
May’s comment: A final “goodbye”, a farewell to a chapter, closing doors for another to open – all the clichés plus the best one – being with my best friend. I was so glad Miss Darcy was with me along with my sister. Miss Darcy also marks a new chapter in my life.
