When Layla gets left behind after losing her husband, she decides the place she's at can no longer bring her the peace and comfort she needs. Together, with her young daughter, she decides its time to start somewhere new and pursue the life she's al...
We arrive at the shopping centre and head straight to clothing stores.
"Okay tali, you can pick some new clothes since you're too big for a lot of yours now!" I exclaimed at the young child who was beaming with excitement. She ran straight for the dresses and skirts. She's such a girly girl I love it. I personally have never been one for dresses and skirts but whatever keeps her happy. I smiled at her and looked around to see what else I could find for her.
Then, I saw them.
BTS merchandise! She'll love that.
"Tali, come with me love" I shouted over to her. She came running with her hands full. "Hun, do you have enough clothes?" I asked her while laughing. I took the clothes and put them in my basket. I grabbed her hand and pulled her over to the BTS merch.
She squealed and ran to look at all the BTS stuff. She's in heaven. I looked at her with glazed eyes, I know I'm being silly because I'll only not be with her for a week but that is a week to long.
A thought came to my head.
I wonder if BTS have any concerts coming up soon? I pulled out my phone and started to search for a concert.
BINGO! They have one coming up when Tali flies out. I quickly bought the tickets and put my phone away to see Tali dragging loads of stuff off the shelves.
"Tali! Be careful!" I shouted over to her before running up to her and helping.
"Mam! Can I have it all?! Please?! I promise I'll be good!!!" She asked with bright eyes and a huge smile. I put on my thinking face, teasing her. She started tugging at my coat, begging.
"PLEASE MAM!!!!!" She begged me. I laughed and picked her up.
"Of course you can peach" I booped her nose and put her down. I love making her happy. No one else was there for her expect me and my parents. Ah Tom. He would've loved the young lady she is becoming.
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After 2 hours of shopping, it was finally time to go meet my parents for dinner.
"Tali cmon, it's time to go see grandma and grandad" I told her and we held hands as we walked to the restaurant with our mountain of bags.
"Grandma!!" Tali ran towards my mother as she opened her arms to catch the young girl. I laughed at the sight in front of me, my mother was spinning around with Tali in her arms.
"Layla! Don't be a buzz kill! Get over here!" I placed the bags next to the table and joined their hug.
"Where'd dad?" I asked.
"Oh he's just ordering some drinks at the bar dear. I've missed you" she hugged me tight. For that moment, I felt at home. Safe.
"I'm gonna miss you so much mam" i pulled away and looked at her with tears. She wiped them away and smiled at me with her warm eyes.
"I'm gonna miss you so much too dear" she hugged me again. "But don't worry because we'll be out visiting all the time, your brother will be so jealous as we've only visited him once." She laughed and we pulled apart and sat in our seats. My dad suddenly appeared with 4 cokes.
"Ah yous are finally here. I was starting to think yous had gotten lost." He shook his head and sat next to my mam.
"Oh Phil leave them alone! They've been shopping!" She scolded my father and I laughed.
"I've missed you too dad. So what we ordering?" I asked them. The replies were mixed.
"Pizza!" My daughter shouted
"I think I'm gonna get the lasagne" my mother replied.
"Steak for me all the way" my dad said.
I laughed at them both. I'm really gonna miss them.
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After we'd finished our meal. We all went back to my parents house as we'd be staying there tonight as I'm flying out without Tali first. My parents are flying her out with them a week later and then they're staying for a few days before coming back to the UK.
We were all sat in the living room watching a film. We had so many snacks. I think I'm gonna burst.
Tali was asleep with her head on my lap. I played with her hair as I watched the tv. I looked at my parents snuggling on the couch. I smiled and reminded myself how appreciative I am that I have such loving parents. Wow I'm such an emotional wreck these days. I have been since, the accident.
I don't think I'll ever fully recover from losing my husband. Seeing him lying there, so helpless. Agh enough of those thoughts. I shook my head and turned back to the tv.
"Layla sweetie we're off to bed. You should try and get some rest as you have to be up in a few hours for your plane. I sighed knowing she was right. I have to be up at 5 to go to the airport. So early. I'm 25 years old and I still don't like mornings. My mam kisses me on the head and goes upstairs to bed, taking my half asleep father along with her.
"Goodnight you two." I whisper shout to them as they walked away.
I picked Tali up and walked up the stairs and placing her in her room. She's lucky to have amazing grandparents. They're so excited to spend a whole week with her as we've been so busy lately.
"Mam. Please don't go. Stay here." My daughter wimpered in her sleep.
"Oh peach. You know I have to go out to find us somewhere to live." I lay down next to her and snuggled into her.
"I know but I'm gonna miss you Mam."
"I know you will but don't worry, you're gonna have so much fun with grandma and grandad. You know they're gonna spoil you rotten. Now go back to sleep." I kissed her forehead and before I knew it, we were both asleep.
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