Losing my virginity to William had been both the most painful experience in my life but also the more pleasurable and memorable. I'd never forget how he had taken care of me, always putting my needs first and asking if I was okay. I didn't care that I wasn't his first, all that mattered was that he was with me and that he loved me.

The next morning he'd woken me up with a bouquet of roses, breakfast in bed and an assortment of delicious and expensive looking chocolates. Afterwards we'd taken a bath together and spent the rest of the day in bed cuddling and just enjoying being with each other savoring our last moments together.

Too soon I found myself seated on Williams lap on the way to the airport clinging to him like a vine around a tree. He was drawing soothing circles on my bare arms but it wasn't helping. We had spent one amazing week together and now that he was leaving I didn't want him to go. I wish I had a way to make him stay but sadly there wasn't any.

His dad was flying back to Montana and he had to fly to Nigeria so that he could make it in time to catch his dad. I hadn't met the parents yet but William told me that they loved me and had even shown me messages between them as proof when I didn't believe him. They had to respect the girl he'd flown over continents for even though they'd never seen me. I was just happy to have his parents approval.

"Before I forget, these are for you. One is for your aunt and the other one is for you."William explained as he handed me two envelopes.

One had my name on it with the name of my high school so I knew that one was for aunt. It had twenty thousand shillings in it. I didn't want to give her the money but she would have my head if I went back empty handed after being away for a week. I opened the other letter and my eyes almost fell out of my sockets.

"H-how m-much is this?"I stuttered hands shaking as I stared at the crisp hundred dollar bills.

"Two thousand dollars."William replied nonchalantly as if he just hadn't dropped such a bomb on me.

"You're not giving it back."He warned already knowing what I was going to do next.

"But William, this is a lot of money. What am I going to do with it?" I asked still in shock.

"It's for you, I don't want you lacking anything while I'm gone. Give it to Simon for safe keeping, if you can't keep it on you. I know you trust him."He advised.

"But...."I argued but he cut me off with a kiss.

"No more buts, you're keeping the money and that's final."He insisted and I knew I wasn't going to win that argument.

What was I supposed to do with two hundred thousand shillings for crying out loud? Maybe it'd pay for my university education if I could convince my aunt to let me go. She probably wouldn't but I could also just give it to Simon, he could expand his business or donate it to someone deserving. Thinking about it was hurting my head so I just put it in my backpack and lay back on Williams chest.

We were getting closer to the airport and I could already feel the dread filling my body. I was not ready to say goodbye to him without knowing if we'd ever get another chance to meet each other again in person. His idea of moving to Kenya was definitely impossible but I had been thinking hard about his other idea and honestly it wasn't so far fetched. It would be difficult but not impossible to achieve. It just needed a lot of patience from the both of us.

"William?"

"Yes Angel."

"I have an idea, it's more of a thought but I would still like to share it and get your input on it."I started sitting up so we were at eye level with each other.

"I'm all ears."He replied in a serious tone that matched my own.

"I'm not promising anything but I'll be turning eighteen next year. It will be so much easier for me to get my documents from the government offices when I'm an adult than when I'm sixteen and in school. In short what I'm asking is, if you're willing to wait for me to turn eighteen so I can try and find my way to you or is that asking too much from you?" I asked with a hopeful heart.

"I'd wait for you for a decade because you're worth it my darling. You're all I want so the answer is yes, I'll wait for you."He replied with sincerity in his eyes and I smiled.

"You promise?"I asked holding out my pinkie.

It was a little childish but I didn't care.

"I promise."He vowed linking my pinkie with his before sealing the deal with a kiss.

It was still many months away but I couldn't wait to turn eighteen. It was not a guarantee but my chances of being able to move to Montana would better then.

We got to the airport too fast for my liking and I walked William inside still glued to him. The chauffeur was waiting for me outside since William paid him to drive me back to my aunt. I had promised myself I'd not cry but I was just lying to myself. William set his suitcase down and pulled me in for a hug. We were in public but I honestly didn't care if we got judged. I'd never see any of those people again so their opinions didn't matter. What I cared about was that I was saying goodbye to my boyfriend with no idea of when I'd see him again.

"I'm going to miss you so much."I whispered into his chest voice all clogged with emotion.

"I'll miss you more angel, you have no idea."William breathed and I knew he was holding himself back from crying.

Before I could protest, not that I would have anyway, William hoisted me into his arms and I wrapped my legs around his waist. We buried our faces in each others necks making our goodbye as intimate as possible.

His flight was called and I clung harder against him.

"Fuck baby I have to go."He cursed and for once I didn't correct him.

Reluctantly I pulled my face off his neck and pulled him in for a long goodbye kiss that probably earned us disgusted stares from people walking around us but we didn't care as we too invested in each other.

William and I shared one last hug before I slid off his body and took a step back wiping my tears away.

"Take care of yourself Angel. I love you."

"I love you more."I choked out.

He picked up his suitcase and closed the distance between us, leaning down to kiss my forehead and then my lips. Before I could kiss him back, his flight was called again and he pulled away with a pained look. He caressed my face with his knuckles and walked away from me.

I felt like my heart was being ripped out of my chest and I had to hold my hand over my mouth to hold in the sobs. Before William could disappear behind a corner that I wasn't allowed past since I didn't have a ticket, he turned around and blew me a kiss. I caught it and pressed it to my lips. We held gazes for a few more seconds before he turned away disappearing from sight.

I probably stood there for another half hour before I found the strength to walk away. I cried the whole drive back home and caught the pitiful looks from the chauffeur. He didn't say anything though and I was grateful for that.

I asked him to drop me a little further away from my aunt's diner. He obliged and I thanked him walking the rest of the way with my suitcase in hand and backpack on my back. I went to see Simon first who hugged me tightly rubbing my back in a consoling manner.

It was still early so I sat with him for about an hour telling him about my week with William. He had the same reaction on his face when I gave him the money but he promised to keep it safe. I told him that he could use it if he wanted to but he refused and said he'd just keep it for me until I needed it. I also shared my idea about moving to Montana when I turned eighteen and after he was done teasing me about being but crazy enough to follow a boy abroad be promised to help when the time came.

When it was thirty minutes to closing time I got up and headed over to my aunt's leaving my suitcase behind with Simon. I'd sneak in the new stuff slowly to avoid raising suspicion with her.

She didn't react to see me just giving me a once over and a dismissive gaze but she definitely reacted when I handed her the envelope with my 'winnings'. I'd expected her to push me straight into work but she told me to get some rest and be ready to get back to work in the morning.

Knowing she was probably high from receiving the money I took the opportunity to go upstairs and get some rest while I sulked from being left behind by my boyfriend after spent the most amazing week together.

Before I slept that night, I checked my messages and was surprised to find one from William. It was sent a few minutes before his flight took off.

It was a montage of some of the best pictures we'd taken during our little baecation . He'd used the song If I Fall In Love by Ali Gatie and it had fit the video perfectly.

I was going to miss him so much and I'd treasure the moments we'd spent together for the rest of my life or until we got the chance to make more. I was praying for the latter but even if it never happened I would always be grateful for the one week we got. Sending him one final text I turned my phone off and drifted off to sleep the montage playing over and over in my dreams.

Imma love you to the end, I'm not stopping.

It was a quote from the song and it fit the way I was feeling.

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Painful plant for a painful moment.