The Loner

Chapter 9: Final Goodbyes-

When my alarm started ringing at 5:30 I literally jumped out if bed. I was wide awake and ready to be on the plane heading to my paradise. I could feel myself walking down the streets of London already. The breeze would blow through my hair and I'd be the happiest person on the planet.

I did my normal everyday routine but with a little hop in my step. I put on my new outfit that I bought especially for the trip. Union Jack skinny jeans, black high tops, my "vas happenin?" T-shirt , and my leather jacket. I thought it looked really cute. I felt so happy inside I thought I might explode.

After triple checking that I had everything I would need, I called Lizzy. My nerves were getting to me. I was shaking with excitement as I got all my my bags together. I took a last look at my room. I knew I'd be back, eventually. Climbing down the stars I slept my fingers rub the familiar walls as I walked.

Downstairs in the kitchen, my parents were already up, surprisingly. They did me a huge favor by staying sober for two weeks. I'd never been so proud of them before in my life. My father smiled at me. I've never seen him so happy and normal in my life. His arms were out for an awaiting hug. I hugged him tightly and breathed in the scent if laundry soap from his shirt.

Next hug was from my mother. Tears were streaming down her face. Her eyes were all puffed up and her face was red. She was already a mess. "Honey I wanted to let you know that I do love you. Even though I was a terrible mother and I wasn't responsible, I loved you every minute of the way. Your father has a few words to say." She trailed off and a slight sniffle came out.

"Sam, I know I have been the worst father anybody can ever imagine, but I love you. Those actions weren't even my own. They were the alcohols doings. I've never been so disappointed in myself. And with that being said, I'm going to be sober. For you"

I burst out crying. Good thing I was wearing waterproof mascara. I hugged my family tightly. I've never ever been so happy. I even say a tear slip down my fathers face. I radiated with happiness. I pulled out my phone and took a picture of all of us together, for once a happy family.

Lizzy honked her horn and I glanced at my mother who was sobbing uncontrollably next to my father. He kept a straight face on and helped me with my bags. He popped the trunk and gave me a slight nod queuing me to give him a hug. I did. A real hug that I had never gotten before. He kissed me on my forehead and said "Sam I am so proud of you. Even though you are moving away, I'll think of you every day, minute, and second. I love you darling. Enjoy your trip and don't get hurt!"

My mother came up towards me and hugged me so tightly I thought I was going to pop. "I love you so much" that's all she said, but it meant the world.

I hopped in the passenger seat and smiled at Lizzy. I rolled down the window as she was pulling out of the driveway. I waved at my parents until I couldn't see them anymore. I turned up the volume of a song I admired by One Direction. Little Things. I sang out as loud as I possibly could and Lizzy joined alone giggling at how crazy I must've sounded. We drove to the airport in the cool morning breeze, enjoying our last minutes together as best friends.