1 October 2012
Body beach 7
A week flew by, all I did was give statements and cry myself to sleep. I was woken up by my mother very early. "I think you should go to school today, get your mind off things." She said fairly. I got up out of the warmth of my bed and traipsed into the bathroom. I had a quick shower that awoke my stiff body. Wrapped in a towel I stood in front of my floor length mirror. What to wear? I thought to myself. In the end I decided on a pair of denim, skinny jeans, a pair of UGG boots, a dark red long sleeved top and a short, navy blazer. I did my almost key black hair into a complicated, plaited bun. I grabbed my bag and was off out the door. The bus was scheduled to arrive within five minutes. The bus arrived on time I boarded with no problem and went straight to the back ok the bus to sit. Many of the students eyes were upon me but I brushed them off and sat in my own little bubble the whole journey. School went by fast today, it was unusual not meeting up with Larissa and Fiona. To be honest I didn't like it. I had not one friend and every single student and teacher looked at me wherever I go. Once home I collapsed on the sofa depressed about the day. My mother walked in from work with a smile on her face but it soon disappeared once she saw my expression. Following behind my mother was my father. What? Had I missed something? "Hello Lilliana." He said coming to sit on the couch next to me, acting fatherly. He was doing a good job but I didn't want to except it. He hasn't been with me for my whole life. I have never had a father like relationship. He dug through a shopping bag and pulled out a little box. "This is for you, as an apology for not being with you." He said handing the neatly wrapped gift. I delicately opened the box to find a beautiful bracelet. It was a single silver band with an individual charm hanging from it. "Thank you." I said now falling into my fathers open embrace. I let the tears fall, to my surprise he was crying to. He stood up and took my mothers hand and kissed her on the cheek. I watched, shocked. "Me and your father are back together." She said surprisingly. "I want you and your mum to move in with me." He said looking at me hopefully. "Umm, where?" I asked shyly whilst my parents were all over each other. "California baby." He said pulling me up and spinning me around. I couldn't help but smile at our little happy family. I looked towards my mother who was crying with happiness. "Quick go pack!" He said hurrying me along. I looked back to see my parents kissing passionately. Urghh, but I'm glad they're happy.
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