Perfect Imperfection

Chapter 4

Chapter 4

Mark's Pov

I stared at the phone in shock. Was it her? Was it Vicky? My heart was beating loudly. I prayed that it was her. I could've sworn that was her laugh, but I couldn't be sure. After so many years, why did she call me?  I sat there in a daze. I felt someone touch my shoulder, and I turned around and saw my roomate, Ryan. 

"Mark, I'm heading out to the barbeque and then to the club you want to come?"

"Nah man see you later. Have fun."

"Bro, come on. We graduate in like three days. Then I won't be able to see your gorgeous face anymore. Come have some fun."

I laughed,"How about we go partying when we graduate Ryan?"

He rolled his eyes,"Killjoy."

"Leave."

"See you later. Don't stay up to late now."

"I should tell you that," I muttered.

He laughed and turned around. I heard the door close seconds later. He was such a party boy. I sighed and stared at my phone again. Should I call back? I couldn't resist. I pressed the call button and held it to my ear. It rang and rang untill finally someone answered.

"Hello?" a soft voice said.

"Um hello? Who is this?"

"Oh, my name is Robin. What's yours?" 

It was a little girl!

My eyes widened in surprise,"Um Mark. Who's your mom?"

"That's a pretty name. My mom's name is Vicky. Are you her friend?"

My heart sank. She had a daughter. Which meant she either had a boyfriend or a husband. I felt my stomach turn. After everything I had been through, how had she forgotten me so easily? Was I not important? Tears pricked in the corners of my eyes, and I cleared my throat.

"Yes I'm your mom's friend, but don't tell her I called okay? I'll call her some other time."

"Okay. I hope I can meet you Mr.Mark. Can I?"

I smiled,"I'll see what I can do Robin."

"Okay. Bye."

"Bye," I whispered and hung up. 

I dropped the phone into my lap. She had a daughter. A daughter. I chuckled sadly. I had no choice now. I had to move on, but after everything I had been through. Could I move on? Even after I still loved Vicky with everything I had? I put my head in my hands, finally letting the tears come out. Did she ever think of me? Did she? Or was I just her "high school love"? I sighed. I was an idiot. Such an idiot. Why didn't I try harder? Maybe that sweet little girl could be my daughter. Not someone else's. In four days, I was going home. I wanted answers. I wanted to see her, and I wouldn't stop untill I could. I wanted an explanation. 

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Robin's Pov

I stared at my momma's phone and smiled. Mark sounded really nice, but he sounded like he was going to cry. Why? Did he feel sad cause my momma didn't talk to him anymore? I frowned. Maybe I could call him another day, so I can make him laugh. I smiled, and got out my notebook from my bookbag. I wrote down his number, so I could call him tomorrow. Then I erased his call because he said that I wasn't suppose to say anything. I would keep it a secret. I heard my momma come in. Her hair was wet because she was taking a shower. I smiled at her.

"Baby do you want something to eat?"

"Please momma. I'm hungry."

She smiled at me,"What do you want?"

I thought about it for a second,"Mac and Cheese?"

"Okay darling. Do you want to help me set up the table."

"Okay mommy."

I got up from the sofa and followed her into the kitchen. I got the plates from the droor in the kitchen, and then I put them out like my mom had shown me. When I finished everything, my mom came in with a bowl in her hands. My mouth watered. I loved macaroni. She put some in both of our plates then we both sat down. 

"Do you want to say grace baby?" my mom asked.

"Okay mom."

I bowed my head,"Dear Lord, it's Robin. Thank you today for letting my mom and me eat because I'm very hungry. Thank you for taking care of both of us. Well I think that's it for right now. Do you mind if I talk to you tonight? Momma says you never mind listening to me, so maybe you won't mind to much. Thank you Lord. Amen. Oh, and before I forget, please let my daddy join us one day. So he can eat with us too. Like a family. Amen."

I looked up and my mom was staring at me. She had a sad look on her face, but she smiled at me. I started eating happily. My thoughts went to my daddy. Was he tall and handsome? Would he carry me like I saw other daddys carry their daughters? Would he read to me at night? The thoughts made me smile, and they made me more impatient to have my daddy with me. I wanted him here with me. Maybe I could ask my grandma if she knew anything about him. I called her every week because I never got to see her. Maybe I could convince my mom to go visit them. I might see my dad! The thought filled me with excitement. 

I finished my dinner then my mom filled out the forms that they gave me at school. She gave them to me and I put them in my blue folder. We watched tv for a while and then I started feeling sleepy. I tried to cover my yawn because my favorite show was coming on, but my momma saw it.

She smiled at me,"Sleepy?"

"A little bit."

"Come on let's get you to bed princess."

I sighed but I followed her into my room. My mom changed me into my princess pajamas. They were really warm. I got into my bed, and my mom put my blanket over me. 

I smiled at her,"Momma?"

"Yes Robby?"

"Will I ever get to meet daddy?"

"You might."

"I hope so."

"Me too darling."

Goodnight momma."

"Goodnight princess."

"I love you."

She smiled,"I love you too."

She kissed my forehead and then left. I grabbed my teddy bear. His name was Michael. 

"Michael, do you want to pray?" I whispered.

He just looked at me with his bid black eyes. I took it as a yes, so I got up and kneeled beside my bed.

"Dear Lord, Thank you for everything. Especially tonight. Thank you for school and for Tori. And for Kyle too. I know he's mean, but he's just a boy. Take care of my daddy wherever he is, and let him find me. If he does I think I can meet him halfway. Thank you Lord. I love you. Amen."

I got up and crawled on my bed. I smiled at the cieling. Maybe God could help me meet my daddy. I certainly hoped he did.

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