Across the Lake

Chapter 10

"Look what I just got in the mail!" My sister would quickly rush up to me as it caught me by surprise. "It's a letter for college!" She said as she was super excited to tell me. I was surprised for a while as it made me jump right up to read into it. Apparently the high school I went to loved my guitar playing so much, they recommended a college just for it. I never thought I'd see the day this would happen. This was life changing for me.

     "At the end of the day, do what's right for you." She'd tell me as she walked away. It gave me a lot of time to think about this as I wasn't sure of what to do. I felt like it was the right thing to do, but it was a big step for me to take. I wasn't sure how I could handle it. I'd let it sit by on my night stand as I continued practicing for the day. My mom would eventually come rushing inside my room to congratulate me. I thanked her but I was still unsure of what to do.

     She thought it was best for me to go, and at this moment with everyone cheering me on. It felt like it was the right thing to do. I was nervous in ways to approach the situation. But it was what my dad would want at the end of the day. I had Laurie knock on the door shortly after to come and hang out. She wanted me to bring out my guitar as she would sing along. Before I did that I showed her this letter I got today. She freaked out and hugged me. I laughed a bit when it happened.

     "Sorry just got excited for you." She'd say as we both laughed. "It's fine, I'm just not sure if I want to go." I'd say as she looked at me like I was crazy. "This is a big opportunity for you!" She said as I was looking at the letter, full of emotions and thoughts at the same time. "It is a big opportunity, but would it be worth it?" I'd ask as she assured me it was worth it. "I'll continue thinking about it." I'd say as I placed the note down, and grabbed my guitar.

     "Ready?" I'd ask as she said "Of course!" That was when I began to play my guitar. She sang along to it and as usual, it felt so right to me. But knowing I'd go to college without her made me a bit upset. By the end of the song, Claire would come to hear us. She had the biggest grin on her face the entire time. She waited until we were done to say anything. So by the time we finished, she stood there and clapped as we both smiled. "I'm proud of you, of you both." She'd say as we all shared this moment together.

     It was at this moment I realized what I had to do, and it was to fulfill my fathers wish. I agreed to go to this college, and they were really excited for me when I told them about it. It was a very hard decision to come to terms with over the day. But I knew it was for a greater cause. If I could be known worldwide as a guitarist, I think my dad would really be proud of me and what I accomplished.

     When it was time to go to my mom and tell her about it, she seemed so happy for me. With the letter in my hand I told her I was ready to do this. She got excited instantly, and was super proud of me. She hugged me tight as she expressed how excited she was for me to finally live my dreams of being a guitarist. I was really happy to get this opportunity, and it could help me work on my future.

     I'd continue looking at this note and thought of my dad, someone who wanted to see me prosper in my dreams. It was really emotional to think about as I knew he wasn't here to see this. I would go outside and just look up at the stars, and just tear up on the spot. I'd hold the letter close to my heart, as I took a few moments for myself. Even though he was gone, it still felt like he was right beside me. Hugging me and telling how proud he was of me.

     When it was time to finally go back inside, I went right into my room. Laurie was ready to leave as she waved goodbye. I'd sit in my room all night practicing my guitar and making sure I was the best I could be. For when my future comes in being a guitarist, I could be good enough. Tuning my skills with every strum of the guitar was inspirational to me. As someone who's dream was to live in a cabin, I now have a new dream that was destined to be true.