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Chapter 12 - Reconnecting with Emma

Aurora is taken back to her early years, a time of joy and innocence, as she continues to explore her voyage through time. She had many adventures and laughs with her best friend Emma, who is one of the brightest stars in her memories.

Emma was outgoing, self-assured, and came from a wealthy family—everything Aurora wasn't. The two girls were inseparable despite their differences because of their love for one another and the lovely world they made together.

Aurora vividly remembers the countless afternoons spent at Emma's sprawling mansion, where they would play dress-up in Emma's extravagant wardrobe or bake cookies in her mother's pristine kitchen. But above all, Aurora recalls the warm embrace of Emma's parents, who welcomed her into their home with open arms and treated her like one of their own.

As Aurora navigates through her memories, she is flooded with a sense of longing for the friendship she once shared with Emma. She remembers the day Emma's father received a job transfer that would take their family to a new city, far away from Aurora's hometown.

The two girls agreed in the weeks before Emma left that they would stay in touch and that their friendship would stand the test of time and distance. However, when Emma's departure date approached, Aurora got caught up in her own turmoil and failed to bid her closest friend a fitting farewell.

It wasn't until years later that Aurora learned the truth—that Emma had waited for her on the day of her departure, hoping for one last chance to say goodbye. But Aurora never showed up, unaware of the profound impact her absence would have on Emma's life.

As Aurora reflects on the missed opportunity to bid farewell to her childhood friend, she feels a pang of regret wash over her. She now realizes the importance of closure and the need to cherish the moments spent with loved ones, no matter how fleeting they may be.

Aurora, carrying a heavy heart, decides to atone for her previous mistakes and goes looking for Emma to offer her the closure she was never given. Motivated by the need to put things right and heal the wounds of the past, she is determined to try, even though she knows it won't be simple to rebuild the broken links of friendship. She also brings a renewed sense of purpose and hope for redemption with her as she embarks on her quest to get back in touch with Emma.