Keep Calm... And Say Hello

Chapter 1: I'm Moving?

I was just sitting on my bed texting my best friend Jessica about the party that was happening tonight when there was a knock at my door.

"Come in"

My dads head popped through the door with a sad smile on his face.

"Hey honey, I need to talk to you." Uh oh, when ever he says that I know that it's something I won't want to here.

He takes a seat at the foot of my bed before talking again.

"With everything that is going on in the house right now and work, as much as I love it here my job is relocating me to California. I know you may think this is crazy but there giving me a promotion and I think you will really like it there."

I couldn't wrap my head around this. Just yesterday we were talking about how we never wanted to leave this place. It was our home. I put my head down and ran my fingers through my long blonde wavy hair. 

"We're what?" I just couldn't grasp this sudden change. It was just so out of the blue. I mean I'm happy for my dad and his accomplishment, but why does this mean we have to move. He is making quite a bit of money as it is.

"Is there any possible way we can stay here?" I knew my questions answer but at that moment, I was to scared to think otherwise. 

" I'm sorry honey but this is a great opportunity and I can't just pass it up. Plus, I'm sure there will be tons of cute guys in California!" He said nudging my arm. I was still sad and confused but at that moment I couldn't help but let out a small laugh. I didn't know what I was gonna do. I mean I can't just get up and leave everything behind. I mean I have friends and my life is here. But as much as I wanted to stay here, I knew I needed to stay with my dad. After all I need to stick with my family and he's all that's left.

"When do we leave?" The second I asked that question, I was cringing inside wondering what I was getting myself into. 

"We'll that's the thing. We have to be there by next Friday." I quickly shot out my hand to look at my phone. Thursday. I had exactly 8 days to pack and say goodbye to everything I've  ever known.

Does anyone else see this going terribly wrong?