Running Again

Chapter 3: To Freedom

The park was exactly two miles from my house. I come here every day to watch the kids play in the sandpit or swing on the swings. Sometimes I would watch a younger man play his guitar on the opposite bench from me. He would make small talk with me about his life's work and how he swore to make it to his father. It honestly disgusted me how he was so happy to have a father who cared.

I pulled out my notebook from my bag and began to draw the scenery. I must of been drawing for quiet some time because soon before I knew it the sun began to fall behind the trees. The park swings no longer swung or creaked. There wasn't any laughter or music playing. It was just shoes being scuffed up on the pavement as they all went home together. I closed my notebook and watched the families pack up their cars together and drive away with the hugest smiles on their faces. I smiled slightly and began my way home.

As I got closer to the gas station I decided papa would want more beer so I stopped by. Tammy was reading a magazine when I walked in. She sat up and adjusted her glasses before greeting me.

"Well, Hey there Joe." she smiled sweetly and nodded as I walked to the back for beer. I heard Tammy clear her throat and I looked back.

"Is there something wrong?" I asked as I grabbed the beer box walking to the front. She stared right at me before sighing.
"I worry about you kid. You're dad is out of control. If you don't do something I will sooner or later." Tammy said taking the twenty out of my hand. I stood in shock. Tammy never told me things like this. No one ever did. It was new for me.

"I'm sorry? But my papa is fine. We're handling ourselves. I don't think you should be interfering." I snapped snatching my change from her hand. She stared wide eyed at me for a moment.

"I'm just trying to help you out. No need to get bitchy with me here. I've been nothing but kind to you for three years now!" She snipped right back. I didn't bother to say anything back. I huffed before turning on my heel.
"Goodnight Tammy." I said before walking out the door.

I began my walk home thinking about Tammy had said. Maybe she was right I thought. Maybe I did need to grow up and handle papa for once. He was always bossing me around and I was beginning to get sick of it. I stopped before my driveway and took a deep breath. Tonight I will be free. Walking up to the porch I stopped right at the door breathing heavily. This is it I thought. I walked through the front door my mind began to spin. To freedom.

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