Run Away

Prologue

Just breathe Alex, breathe. Everything will be okay. You worked so hard for this. Opening my eyes, and knowing the red door is the only thing standing between me and my father right now, causes my breath to catch in the back of my throat. My nails dig into my palms, and my head is filled with mixed emotions.

What if he forgot about me ?

What if he doesn't like me ?

Will he think I'm ugly ?

Will he hate me ?

Will he accept me back ?

Even though I have thought long and hard about these things for the past couple of weeks, I still feel uncertain. How can I live with myself knowing my dad hates me ? Maybe that was why he left in the first place. I shake my head, my neat ponytail starting to loosen, and a few strands of hair fall about my eyes. I quickly push them back.

I want to look my best for him.

I want to be perfect.

I want to see my father.

And now, I'm going to.

Taking one last breath, I quickly knock on the door. Holding back tears because now, it's really hitting me hard that I will finally see him again. My breath stops when I hear the door handle wiggle and unlock.

And when the door opens, I can only stare.