The Preachers Daughter

Leaving

Today's the day. The day before I turn eighteen and leave this town for good. The only problem is I haven't told my dad yet. You are I'm not sure what he will say and I can't lose him. I love him and I feel he will be so mad at me for leaving. He had always had a dream I would marry the next preacher in this town and become the preachers wife.

You see he wouldn't have had this dream if it wasn't for me being the only child now. Yes I said now. I used to have an older brother. My parents my brother and I went down for a vacation to Flordia when I was about two years old. While we were there my brother was swimming in the ocean when a shark attacked him. It ripped his leg clean off and came back for more.

Many people were out there trying to help him but it was too late. His attack turned out to be fatal. My parents brought him back here in Tennessee to be buried. Not but five years after that my mom died. I don't think my dad could handle it if I left too. That's why I haven't told him.

A few weeks ago I was looking of where to go when I decided on London , England. I heard they have really good talent up there and good schools. I've already bought my ticket for tomorrow morning at 5:00 but that's in another town so ill leave here at 2:00 to get there in time.

I've decided ill leave my dad a letter instead. Ill also probably change my look so he won't know it's me. I know if he found me he would bring me back right here. Even thought tomorrow I will be an legal adult.

My dad is up at the church today working in the office all day. I told him I was staying home to do my chores and rest when really I was packing and trying to write a good letter.

I spend about an hour packing then about two trying to come up with a good letter. Here's what I've come up with.

Dear dad,

I know this might not be the best form to tell you big news but I couldn't say it in person. I've decided since I will be a legal adult I am leaving our small town.

I hate to leave you "alone" but I want you to know I know about Ms. White. I understand y'all have been going out recently and that she makes you happy. I hope y'all stay together for a long time. I hope you can live a happy life with her.

It's a hard decision to leave you but I really want to follow my dreams. I feel if I told you everything you could hold me back and is never get out. I know mom was ok with me following my dreams. That's why she left so much money for me.

By the time you wake up ill be gone on my new life. I will come visit if you would like me to but my mind is set on my dreams. I feel I've lived this life long enough, and Id like to make my own decisions.

I would love to he you in my life as a supportavie figure. If you can't do that them I guess or lives will be different.

I'm sorry to say this but I've always loved you and will never stop.

Love your loving child,

Isabelle .

That's what I finally came up with. I wanted him to know how I felt but not know much about where I'm going an what my dream is.

When I finally finished I cooked dinner one last time for my dad. We ate sort of quietly tonight me taking it all in and him having a long day.

Then I showered and went to bed only to wake up in a few hours.