Hello, Goodbye

Part 1

"IM SO FED UP OF YOU MADDISON!! YOUR SO LAZY!!! YOU SIT AROUND ALL DAY AND DONT DO ANYTHING!!! I BRANG US HERE TO GET A FRESH START AWAY FROM YOUR FATHER!!!" I sat there as my mum screamed at me. She kept on going untill one sentence stood out, "THIS WAS ALL FOR YOU MADDIE." bull shit.

"FOR ME?! I WAS HAPPY AT HOME! IN FLORIDA! NO ONE LIKES ME HERE! WHY DONT YOU UNDERSTAND THAT! I WANT TO GO HOME! IM MISERABLE HERE!" I screamed back while standing up and taking a step towards her.

"OKAY IF YOUR SO HAPPY IN FLORIDA THEN I'LL CALL YOUR DAD AND GET HIM TO BOOK YOU A TICKET TO FLY OVER!!! YOU CAN LIVE WITH YOUR DAD!!!" She yelled while slamming her bedroom door.

"FINE I WILL!!!! INFACT I'LL CALL HIM MY SELF BECAUSE I KNOW YOU WONT DO IT!" I yelled as my door flew shut aswell. I took my phone from my back pocket and pressed on my dad's contact, beggining to call him. Soon enough I heard his voice on the other side, "Hey buttercup what's up?"

"I don't want to live with mum anymore... I told her I'm going to come back and live with you if it's okay.." the line went silent for a moment. I waited for a response and after a few minutes my dad began talking again, "Sweetie you have no idea how happy you've just made me! I'll book you a flight for in a couple days so you can pack any nesscesities! Oh I can't wait to see you!" I could hear the joy in his voice.

I only see him once a year, my birthday. And even then its only for a day or two... we barely see eachother. I call him everyday though. He means the world to me! The only man I'll ever love!
We talked while I began packing my case. Dad said if I just pack a suitcase to last me a week or so then he'll have anything else I wasn't shipped over and then take me shopping for anything else.

Dinner that night was awkward. I told my mum I'd be leaving on Monday, in 2 days time, and she burst out crying. Strangely I didn't feel bad for her.

Monday morning I took a taxi to the airport and boarded my plane within 3 hours. I was sat next to a very sweet old couple who talked through the whole time. It was a 2 hour flight so it helped put my nerves to ease. Before I knew it I was getting off the plane. I collected my luggage before beggining to make my way to where my dad said he'd meet me.

I saw him from a distance and began speeding up, eventually I reached him and immediately he pulled me into a hug, "Oh buttercup I missed you.. so much..." he grinned. We began walking to his car a few minutes later while still talking about everything we've done since we last saw eachother 4 months ago.

When we got home I noticed a brunnete boy next door staring at me through his window. That must be Samuel! Oh my god he's changed so much! I waved up at him and he awkwardly waved back. Did he recognize me? I haven't changed that much... right?

I walked into the house and was instantly comforted. It all looks like the same. He hasn't changed it. "Now I warn you. Your bedroom is still the same as you left it so it's still KC undercover theme. But we can change it tommorow! Anything you'd like!" My dad offered making me smile.

I began walking up the stairs and into my room, it had posters all over, toy boxes full of dolls, the smallest bed I've ever seen and a wardrobe full of kids clothes.

I chuckled and set down my bags. Thank god I brought loads of clothes with me. I looked out my window and saw it faced Samuel's bedroom. Great.

I sat down on the bed, taking in all the memories. "Maddie, The Johnsons have invited us for dinner so they can catch up with you. Do you remember Samuel? His family. How about you take a half an hour nap then you will be nice and refreshed!" He suggested. I nodded my head and climbed into bed once he left. God how did I ever fit comfortably on this bed. I feel like I'm about to fall off.

Surprisingly I fell asleep not long after and woke up when my dad opened the bedroom door, "Hey you ready to g-?" He stopped talking when seeing I was still asleep. "Come on! Up! Now! They invited us round for 7 and it's 5 to!" I quickly shot up from my bed and opened my case looking for something more suitable to wear. I grabbed my black jeans and red corset top. My door shut meaning my dad had left the room.

I began quickly changing into the new outfit and looked in the mirror. Fuck my makeups smudged. I grabbed a cotton pad and wiped off the worst parts, quickly applying some more mascara and putting a brush through my hair. Okay I look presentable at least. Looking at the watch on my wrist I see 7 04.

"Maddie let's go! Quickly!" My dad called from the bottom of the stairs. I opened my door and ran down the stairs. Fuck I can't wear running trainers. I scurry up the stairs and grabbed my red heels.

By the time we left it was ten past 7. Thank god they're only next door. My dad rang the doorbell and within seconds I had Mrs Johnson hugging me tightly. "Maddison I'm so glad your back! It's been years! Come in, come in! Samuel come downstairs!" She had a huge grin planted on her face. Soon enough Samuel walked down the stairs. He greeted me with another awkward wave and smile. I can't help but chuckle before smiling back.

"Let's all go sit down! Dinner will be ready any minute now!" My father and I were practically pushed into the dining room. I sat down and Samuel sat opposite me. When dinner was served our parents talked while we made awkward small talk, "so.. how are you?" I asked while playing round with my food.

"Uh good thanks... you? How was Washington?" He looked up from his plate to look at me, "Yeah... yeah it was good.. but I'm happy to be home" I replied with a small smile. Suddenly I saw the whole table looking at us and couldn't help but go bright red for some reason. "Samuel? You'll walk to school with Maddie when she joins your school next week won't you? And let her sit with you?" Mrs Jackson looked waiting for her son to answer.

"Yeah... yeah ofcourse.." he responded, I watched as his dad changed the conversation to football. It got to about 10pm and we still hadn't left but I was getting tired and cold. Everyone was sat around a fire outside yet I was still shivering. "Maddie do you want one of my jumpers?" Samuel's 8 year old sister, Jessica, asked. "They might be a little bit too small for me, thankyou though!" I chuckled and went to continue listening to the current conversation when Samuel drew my attention.

"I'll get you one of mine, they might be a bit big though." He spoke before getting out of his chair and wandering into the house. He returned moments later with a large hoodie, I thanked him before slipping it over my head. It smelt like him. Like alot. It's as if he hugged it for hours on end before giving it to me. Not that I'm complaining.

We all sat and talked for another 2 hours before my dad announced we had to leave. I followed them all back into the house and went to take the jumper off when Samuel stopped me, "you can keep it... it's too small for me anyway.." he smiled as I pulled it back down. "Thankyou!" I returned the smile before hugging his parents goodbye then eventually him. "Uhm if you want to, tommorow there's a picnic alot of the kids from school are going to, you could come... It's at 11am.. I'll knock for you.." he awkwardly played with his hands making me laugh as I nodded my head.