Just Friends (Editing)

Chapter 15- My Perfect Day

Lexi’s POV

After finishing at the park and getting something to eat in pizza hut I decided to go back home exhausted from being out last night with Dan.

“Hey Dan, I’m gonna head home now. See ya at school tomorrow,” I said giving him a hug and a kiss.

Walking up the steps to my room I felt exhausted and had a terrible headache so I changed into my pyjamas and got into bed. Soon enough the figure of my bedroom walls fell out of sight and the barely audible footsteps of my auntie wiped away as my eyes shut tight.

I looked out across the horizon. The beautiful view; bright blue sky with fluffy white clouds here and there, freshly cut grass that really gave that summer feeling and nothing but rows and rows of trees standing tall. The view from the top of the mountain was magnificent. As I took a seat at the edge of the cliff top I dangled my feet over the edge taking a minute to admire the view. Looking out into the distance towards the rows of trees I saw a distant figure. It was a woman and she looked incredibly familiar. She had long, blonde ringlets running down her back similar to mine. My mind was screaming at me that it was mum but how could it be? Two years ago we lost mum and dad to a tragic car accident. It was devastating and we’ve mourned their death ever since. In my head I know this distant figure is only imaginary, my mind playing tricks on me. I just wished to have seen my parents one day longer where I could thank them for everything.

 

Looking back out at the view I spotted another figure beside the woman. Coincidently he looked just like my dad. Dark, short black hair and he still stood at the tall height of around six foot two. Watching as they stood there bickering like the same old husband and wife they used to be brought tears to my eyes; happy tears. Not being able to help myself against their presence I called out their names. My voice came out croaky from crying so I wasn’t heard never mind a mile away but not even a few metres away. Tired of waiting for a way to get to them I finally noticed a long ladder lay behind a rock. My first thoughts were, ‘Lexi, do it for your parents.’ So immediately I got the ladder, tied the rope of the top of it to a rock and threw the rest of it over the cliff top. Watching as it hit the bottom of the ground with a light thud I approached it. Being careful not to miss-place my foot I made my journey down the ladder. When my feet were planted safely on the ground I was greeted by the man and woman that I had seen over by the trees; they were much closer to me this time.

 

“Mum, dad?” I asked in astonishment.

 

“Lexi,” they both sighed with happiness as they caged me in a huge bear hug. Tears once again escaped from my eyes and rolled down my cheeks. As my dad wiped away the last tear he said softly, full of love,

 

“There’s no need to cry Lexi, we’re here for your perfect day.” Releasing from their grasp a huge smile formed upon my lips.

 

“Come darling, I’ve made your favourite. Chocolate chip cookies,” Mum laughed edging towards the trees.

 

“And I’ve got your Arsenal football,” Dad said smiling. As we neared a cottage mum opened the door and we stepped in. It was small but never the less it seemed warm and cosy. It gave of a homely vibe. After eating my all-time favourite cookies we went outside to play football.