Single word for "separated for a while with the expectation to be reunited"

I'm writing a story in first person view. In that story the main character is writing about how he is now separated from a once close friend. In telling the story, I want the main character to subtly express how he really want to reunite with the friend when he say the word that is supposed to mean "separated". So what I'm looking for is a word that also carries the expectation to be reunited in addition to be separated, that can be used to replace the word "separated" in the following sentence:

This is the story of me being separated.

And as a side note, I actually want to use the word as the title of the story also.

Solution 1:

I think the word you may need is 'parted'. When you 'part' from someone it does not sound as permanent as 'separate' does.

If you want something less strong than 'part', consider 'withdraw'.

I do not think there is a word which means to part with the intention of reuniting. To achieve that you would have to say something like 'temporary separation', or 'short-term parting' etc.

Solution 2:

Not a single word, but the phrase held in abeyance has some of the characteristics you are seeking

(usually preceded by in or into) a state of being suspended or put aside temporarily

The verb suspended also convey much of what you seek, although not limite to being separated

to force (someone) to leave a job, position, or place for a usually short period of time as a form of punishment

Solution 3:

I would like to contribute a coined word: "Preunited". You're welcome.

Solution 4:

what is wrong with absence? Perhaps it is a little bit more cryptical but therefore more interesting in my opinion.