> A few weeks later, the house buzzed with noise and movement.

Suitcases flopped open. Boxes lined the hallway. The scent of dust and old memories filled the air.

Lucinda wiped sweat from her forehead for the third time that hour. The packing was exhausting, but she had no choice—their flight to Neville was that night.

In the middle of the living room stood Stacy, arms crossed, eyes misty. She came to say goodbye to her best friend, even though her heart hadn’t accepted it yet.

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> STACY (quietly)

So... this is really happening.

> TANNY (nods, trying not to cry)

Yeah. Tonight.

> STACY (hurt)

You didn’t even tell me the day it happened.

> TANNY

I couldn’t. I couldn’t say it out loud.

Because I knew if I said it... you’d look at me like this.

> STACY

I didn’t talk to you for three days. I know that was petty.

But it was either that or cry every time I saw you.

> (They pause. Just silence and packing tape.)

> TANNY (softly)

I’m scared too, you know. But maybe this is what I need.

To finally stop hiding.

> STACY

Then promise me one thing.

> TANNY

What?

> STACY

Don’t let Oruntria dim your weirdness.

The real you is kinda awesome.

> (They both laugh and hug tightly.)

> TANNY (whispers)

I’m gonna miss you so bad.

> STACY

Just say “see you later.”

We don’t do goodbyes.

After packing the two jolly friends bid themselves goodbye, this scene was so emotional, it made Lucinda shed tears. Stacy was the first to leave because she was going camping. 

The family waited for a few hours before heading to the airport, they said their goodbyes to the neighbours and their loved ones before entering the car. The car zoomed and most of their loved ones were sad while some shed tears, not only did they missed them, they wished them well.......

AT THE AIRPORT 

Macklin sat by the window inside the departure lounge, one leg bouncing restlessly as he watched planes lift off like birds chasing freedom.

He hated airports. Not because of the noise or the crowd—but because they felt like endings disguised as beginnings.

Lucinda was on a call, probably confirming their tickets for the third time. She looked exhausted, but there was a strange hopefulness in her eyes—as if starting over had become her last chance to fix things.

Tanny stood silently by the glass, staring at the runway.

She wasn’t thinking about the flight.

She was thinking about all the versions of herself she was leaving behind.

MACKLIN: (teasing gently)You know, I heard Oruntria doesn’t have Wi-Fi. Or movies. Or cookies.

Tanny: ( Looks annoyed and turns to ask her mom about what Macklin just said) Mum is that true?

Lucinda: (Laughs) Don't mind your naughty brother, he was just teasing you. Neville is very beautiful and there are lots of amazing facilities over there, that include WiFi and cookies.

(Tanny calmed down and she turned back to Macklin only to see him smirking in satisfaction and she rolled her eyes.)

A voice echoed through the speakers:

“Flight 761 to Neville now boarding at Gate 4.”

Lucinda approached them slowly, her eyes glancing between her children.

She didn’t say much. She didn’t have to.

The real goodbye had happened the moment they packed the last box.

TANNY:(softly, to herself)Goodbye, Andorra. You were never loud... but you were home.

As they walked toward the gate, Tanny took one last glance over her shoulder.Not just at the airport. But at everything they were leaving behind.