For eight years she has been mocked as "Fatty," but she finally walks away from the life that belittled her and starts over in London. Rebuilding herself in a new city, she must confront the people and insecurities that once defined her.
A million dollar deal. Three months of follow-ups. 47 emails. Eleven revisions to the proposal.
I'm not throwing a tantrum. I said calmly. I just want a change of scenery. What change of scenery?
You barely passed your English proficiency exam. Where are you even going? I didn't answer. He sighed again.
Familiar sigh. The one that said he was already used to putting up with me. Fine. Take a couple days to calm down. Sophie and I will take you out this weekend and we'll talk everything through.
I won't be here this weekend. The other end went silent. What do you mean? My flight's the day after tomorrow.
This time, the silence lasted longer. I heard him rummaging around for something. Where are you going? London. A friend's company is hiring. I'm going to give it a shot.
He sounded almost speechless. You're serious? I looked at myself in the mirror. My eyes were still swollen.
My lips were cracked. And my face was puffy from crying. I looked dull and exhausted. I'm serious.
Sarah. He suddenly said my full name, his voice dropping. Are you doing this to get back at me? I almost laughed.
Eight years, and he still thought every decision I made came from some emotional No. Then tell me what's really going on. Why are you suddenly leaving?