Patience

Chapter 74

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For the first time in forever, I wake up on my own accord; not having to set an alarm or make it to breakfast. I lay in bed for a few minutes, letting my body wake up and get ready for the day. I look to my left at my window. The small balcony, walls lined with vines, perfectly centers the distant silhouette of mountains and the light orange hue of the sky.      

    Light knocking sounds at my door and I call for them to come in. Dad enters, already dressed for work, and kisses my forehead as a good morning. 

    "You're already up? Did I wake you?" He asks, sitting at the foot of my bed and petting Calypso. 

    "No, I've been waking up earlier recently. All my roommates like mornings and they spread their cooties to me." I chuckle, Dad cracks a small smile.

    "So, kiddo, I know you're perfectly fine with staying home alone. In fact, I'm sure you prefer sitting in silence. But I was thinking, it's been a while since you and your mother have seen each other."

    "No. No. Nononono." I shake my head rapidly. 

    "Kid, I know you still have a grudge, and rightfully so, but I'm worried that when you grow up and have a family, you'll regret cutting her off."

    "She doesn't deserve forgiveness. She cheated on you, left us for the guy, she hasn't tried to reach out, and I obviously don't mean much to her. So why should I waste my time with a good-for-nothing?"

    "First of all, everyone deserves forgiveness. You forgave me after all. And second, you do mean so much to her. She's just too ashamed of her actions to ask for your forgiveness." There's a moment of silence, I contemplated his words. 

"Fine."

"Good! Now get dressed you guys have a breakfast date in 45 minutes! ByeIloveyouhaveagoodday!" Before I can further argue he rushes out and leaves for the hospital, leaving me sitting on my bed in shock. Guess I'm gonna see my mum today...

I step out of bed and start getting ready. I wash my face and unwrap my hair. It takes me a while to decide what to wear, I want to feel like a bad bitch when I see her. I want to feel as confident as I could. So, I put on an outfit I knew she'd hate, one I'd had for a while and loved, but she never let me wear. 

I put on black, fish net, tights with small rips scattering the surface. Over it I put on a red, black, and yellow plaid shirt that frayed at the hems, with a small black belt. I tuck in a cropped, midnight black, turtleneck, tight enough to show my every curve. There was a Kiss album cover printed on it with some creepy guy's face. I layer on three silver chain necklaces and black platform boots. Now I was ready to beat some arse. I put on light makeup and an exaggerated winged, black, eye liner. 

After finishing, I feed Calypso and pack a small purse of my wand, just in case, some money, and extra lip gloss. I notice a small sticky note stuck to the counter and walk over to read it. 

Kiddo, 

I set up the floo network for you to use for your breakfast date. You'll meet at a muggle café in Canterbury at 10. Have fun and good luck! Call me if you need anything!

-Dad

I pocket the note, I'll probably forget, I have the memory of a goldfish. I kiss Calypso goodbye and step inside the brick fireplace, grabbing a handful of powder and yelling "Canterbury, England!" A sudden gust of wind appears and pushes me up and down to my destination. Once I arrive, I steady myself for balance, before fixing my skirt and walking to the nearest café.