I glanced through the train window and saw him standing there, still holding the flowers I turned down a couple of minutes ago and looking for me quite impatiently. When our eyes met, I saw the pain mixed with hope in his gaze, as if he still thought there was a chance I would change my mind and get out of the moving vehicle before it leaves for good. I felt a sharp pricking in my heart as tears flooded my eyes. I knew he was someone I could spend the rest of my life with in this confortable little town, but my soul was thirsty for more. My heart longed for unknown destinations and adventure, meeting new people and taking risks, and I knew that was not something he could ever offer me. I was determined to find my own freedom and spread my wings like a little bird learning to fly. I turned my head away and put my headphones in, turning on the music with maximum volume. Hello World, here I come. Please be kind to me - I left behind a lot to be with you.