80. Return
Candace
As the plane flies back home, a shiver runs through my entire body. It's inevitable. It's been three years since I accepted Monty's invitation and crossed the ocean to Europe, fleeing from many things with a heavy heart. But now I realize how much I've missed coming back. I look at my hands: they're damp with anxiety, a mix of nerves and the desire to feel at home again.
When we finally land, I feel anxiety mix with a rush of pure emotion. My legs tremble slightly as I stand up to collect my carry-on luggage. My breathing quickens, but I take a couple of deep breaths.
I walk down the airplane aisle and as I exit the tunnel into the terminal, the fresh air hits me like a wave.
I search among the people, my eyes scanning with barely contained desperation. I knew they
