Far Away But Close Together

Moving On

As I was sitting on my bed, I realized how tired of being lazy I was... I just wanted to go to the ocean and surf or long board to get froyo...

When Cody came back in, he was carrying a picnic basket and had a huge blanket.

He looked at me and said

"AJ? Would you like to go on a date with me?"

"Sure Codes" I answered. This was so sweet.

"But wait Cody... I can't go far on my ankle..." I told him.

"Oh I know, angel... and I am sorry about that! But I have a special idea. We are going to have a picnic in your room" He said smiling at me.

"Yayyy!"

That night was absolutely spectacular. The picnic was so much fun. We sat in the middle of my room with a huge blanket and frozen yougurt and sandwiches and some strawberries covered in chocolate. It was so yummy. We sat, laughed, and talked. This was the best date ever. I couldn't stop laughing and smiling. Cody made me happy. He made me forget about everything.

*knock knock*

"Hey Alli? Can you come here for a second?" asked my uncle.

"Uhm excuse me Cody. Yeah coming!" I yelled.

"When your auntie and I were in England, we got a job offer... and we accepted it... we are moving in a week... tell Cody and everyone goodbye... we will be packing this week." He told me.

"NO!! I'M NOT LEAVING!!!" I screamed. I started crying.

"Allison Jane, yes you are. Next Friday. You have five days. Tell Cody goodbye." He told me.

"NO! I'M NOT LEAVING! I'M STAYING! FIRST MUM, DAD, AND CHRISTOPHER LEFT! I AM NOT LEAVING AUSTRALIA TOO!" I left crying. I couldn't. I wouldn't leave Australia. I went into my room and just sat down and cried.

"A! Love, what's wrong? What's happening?"

"My uncle and auntie are moving to England! I don't want to go!" I told him.

He came over and hugged me. "You don't have to go. You can stay with me."