The Light To My World

Sad Leave

Scarlett P.O.V

Today is my last day here; tomorrow I will leave for Georgia.

When my mother entered, I was packing my father and she said, "Baby, you don't have to leave.. you know that-"I cut her off by saying, "Momma, I have friends, school, and a home there." As I finished packed my luggage, I stated, "I'm leaving."

"You have friends here, too, Barbie."

"Mama, its not just friends!"I exclaimed but I controlled my temper.

She said, "Scar..is it a boy?" but I didn't respond. "Mom—" "Scar, what about Carter, that kid?"

"MOM! I used to date Carter.Although I decided to give him another chance of being my friend..I do not forgive him for ruining me and my reputation." I can't believe she even brought him up.

"I know baby but once you left for Georgia then Carter came and visited and he kept asking me about you because he said he sad shame in calling you"

"As he should, mama; I was a joke at school, and that guy played me. Boys would mock me for believing that 'the popular kid' would fall for a dork like me,' I said, but tears were on the verge of starting to fall from the pain of these unwelcome memories.

"Oh come on baby, he's changed, and when I saw you meet him again, I saw your smile and joy again," she noted.

"Mom, that boy faked stuff about me sleeping with him, are you hearing yourself?" I made a quick remark.

I zipped up my bags, stood up, and carried them downstairs.

The bell rang as I was setting my luggage down, so I moved toward the door and opened it.

"Carter?" speak of the devil, I thought to myself.

"Scar..uhm hey" I looked over at him and saw a teddy bear, a large wrapped box, and a bouquet of flowers.

Looking at him, I responded, "Uh, hi."

He confessed to me, "Scarlett, I know you would be going later so I wanted to ask you out today and I got these gifts for you.."

He undoubtedly saw my astonished expression since soon after I remained mute he responded with a crimson face, "U-unless you don't want to hang out tho, i-I can return the things too."

I gave him a smile. He smiled broadly at me when i said, "No, it's fine. I just finished packing so I have some free time now."

"Come in, I'll go freshen up quickly," I said as I welcomed him inside before heading upstairs to change into a new pair of jeans and a pink sweater to cover off my white tank top. I also applied colored chapstick, brushed my hair, and curled my eyelashes. I grabbed my purse and walked downstairs.

Carter and my mother were having a conversation as I walked down the stairs, at which point Carter stated, "Don't worry Mrs. Garcia, I'll make her mine again and make her stay." Carter was receiving money from Mom when walked in and I softly questioned, "What?" Both turned to face me with a pale expression. "S-Scarlett! uhh ready to—" "What did you say?"I repeated as I spoke up.

"I-I d-didn't..you weren't-" I looked at him and at mom. Mom just looked at me while Carter was looking for an excuse.

None of them answered so I scoffed and went upstairs again.

"Scarlett open the door baby," my mother yelled as she pounded on the door. My luggage was downstairs, so I walked up to the door with my backpack. When I opened it, my mother turned to face me and saw that I was carrying the backpack i was going to travel with. "B-Baby..why do you have your bag on?" I gave her an uninterested expression as I eyed her. She said, "Barbie," but as soon as she realized it, she said, "Y-you aren't leaving now are you.." to me. I gave her a quick glance before walking past her and moving on downstairs.

I put my bag and my baggage out the door and turned back to her. Her cheeks were red from crying. Although I felt horrible, what she did—or attempted to do—was selfish. She rushed over to give me a hug.

"Barbie She said to me, "I'm so sorry, but I wanted you to remain."

" You didn't believe asking me was preferable?" While I was in her hug, I told her. She begged, "Please Scarlett," "It's too late now, mom." The cab pulled over, and I loaded my baggage while she sobbed. I bid her "bye" as I got inside and slammed the door.

While he was driving away, I gave the driver the address. Tears welled up in my eyes.

I ended up staying in a café in the Airplane for these 5 more hours and then I would go to my airplane.

I will be back soon..Noah.