Old friend Book 1

Chapter #36

Chapter #36
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Sam’s POV

“Sam, he left this for you.” He says handing me an envelope. “What is it?” I ask. “It’s a letter he wanted to give to you once he was a month sober.” He tells me. “Oh excuse me, I'm going to my old room to read this. I’ll take our bags Baby.” I say picking up Scarlett’s and I’s bags and heading to my old room which hasn’t changed since I left. I take a deep breath before opening the letter and begin reading it.
“Dear, Sam. I know I hurt you and there is no way I could possibly make up for that. When your mother left me I finally realized all the hurt and harm I was causing with my drinking. I wish I could go back in time and change everything and be the father that you deserved not the monster you got. I could say I’m sorry a million times and it would never be enough. I don’t expect you to forgive me right now and I wouldn’t blame you if you never did. I promise that I mean it this time when I say I’m getting sober. Sam I want you to know that I’m proud of you. I’m proud of the person you have become and the things you’ve accomplished. I am proud of what an amazing mother you are. I’m proud of everything. I’m proud of you. I should have told you that more and if you do ever let me have the honor of being back in your life I promise you I won’t make you regret it. Just know that I love you and I’m proud to call you my daughter. I love you so much Sammy.
Love, Dad”
I’m in tears by the time I’m done reading the letter. I didn’t even notice that Scarlett was walking in till I heard her voice. “Hey Babe. Do you want to talk about it?” She asks, sitting next to me putting her hand on my back. “He said that he’s proud of me and that he loves me. Deep down I’ve wanted to hear that from him for years and now he’s gone and all I have is a letter.” I tell her as I begin to sob. “Let it out, I've got you.” She whispers in my ear as she holds me close. After a few minutes there’s a knock on the door and Ma pops her head in. “Hey sweetie I just wanted to check on you. Matt left, he has things he needs to do.” Ma says. I just handed her the letter. “Oh sweetie I can’t imagine how you’re feeling right now.” Ma says after she finishes the letter and sits on the other side of me. “I’ll be staying here. If you two want to stay here you can or you can go to your place.” Ma says. “I want to stay if that’s ok?” I ask. “Of course it is dear, it's your home too.” Ma says before getting up and leaving the room. “Lay down Babe.” Scarlett says. “Don’t let me go.” I cry clinging to her. “I won’t let you go Babe I’m right here.

A/N
Sorry for the sad chapter. Anygays see you in the next one.