Leaving

Seb frowned as he looked at the bag on the table and then at her," Why are you giving this to me? You could have kept it. You can take care of it."

Olivia looked away from his gaze, knowing that now might be the toughest part for her,"I know.But... I'm leaving, Seb. I'm leaving the country."

Seb felt as if he'd been punched in the gut, disbelief washing over him like a tidal wave. "Leaving?" he echoed, his voice hoarse with disbelief. "What do you mean leaving? Are you going on a vacation?"

Olivia shook her head, her hands trembling slightly as she clasped them together in her lap. "I need a fresh start, Seb. I've put all my things in storage, and I'm going to travel. Explore the world, you know? And... and then find a place to settle down. There is nothing here to keep me. With mom gone..."