"Mom!" I screamed on top of my lungs clinging on to her like a koala

"Calm down tigress what's the rush?" She said setting her bag on the couch and returned the hug warmly

"I passed the entrance exam ma" I said raising my head to her eye level, tears already streaming down my face unable to suppress the weight of my overwhelming emotions

Surprise and a wave of pride reached her eyes which made my heart swell with happiness

"Congratulations Aarna" she said embracing me with all her might

"But that means you would move out to another country" she mumbled and a small twist of pain made me feel uncomfortable

Growing up with a single mother I've always been raised by her side so this was the first time I would be far away from her.

She might have realised my wariniess and quickly said

"Don't let this thought hold you down tigress, you worked hard for your tests and now you've earned it...work hard and make yourself proud" she said cupping my face with her warmest smile

I felt at ease and hugged her again this time slow and deliberate like i wanted this moment to last more...i would be away from my mom so at least i would want to cherish the month I got

"What about Nina did she pass?" She said making me snap my head towards her

"Yes she did and I can see her more often now"

Relief spread over my mom's face. She trusted Nina as much as I did and mom always treated her like her own

"That's a huge relief so now the two little chimpunks are gonna conquer the world huh?" She says chuckling freeing me,patting my back

We made our way inside to our dinner table and I served her the meal I heated in the microwave a few minutes before her arrival

"Yes her and I will survive this world" i say plopping myself beside her

And as the night went on though mom was tired she was up hearing my rants and scheduled what i needed for my trip

A new country, new lifestyle and most importantly the future I envisioned