Chapter 21 After Two Years

• I exited the subway with my shoulders slumped and my body aching from all the running I have done in the kitchen today but I love my work and I can handle all the other consequences which come after it. I love cooking and helping other chefs even though I have my job to do but it helps my head from wandering and the ache in my heart stops when I am in my zone baking and cooking.
• It's been two years since I left home and not even visited once in these two years for which I am grateful. Mom and dad visited me a handful of times as they are so busy with their work and we always facetime and call each other.
• I remember the first day in this big city alone without my parents and Joanna and especially him. He may have control of my life but he supported my dream and encouraged me to pursue what I love. I shake my head to get rid of the thoughts of him.