The Bright Side

2

"So, why did you call me? I know there's something bothering you. You don't sound that happy." Ray asks me after a while.

"I'm kind of depressed, and I wanted to hangout with you. You know we can go to a restaurant or something." I tell her.

"We can meet at my place and order pizza. My parents are out."

"Yeah, that would be great. I'm on my way."

I wanted to forget about what happened with my parents, so I walked quickly to Rawan's house. It was really cold outside and I felt thankful when she opened the door. We welcomed eachother with warm and loving hugs.

"Tell me what's wrong." She demands and I sigh.

"Nothing. Let's just have fun." I smile weakly but she is definitely not buying this shit.

"Are you and Sam okay?" She asks worriedly.

"Of course we are. I had a fight with my dad but nevermind. It's okay."

"Let's watch a movie then." She suggests and I nod.

I stay quiet as we watch "The Vow".

Everytime I watch this movie, I feel myself crying. It is really a good movie and it makes me feel happy, yet sad. I always wonder if Sam will forget about me just like Paige forgot about Leo. I always ask myself if this relation will last forever. He is my other half and everything I need is engraved in his loving heart. Every time I feel myself like drowning, he saves me.

"Thank you Ray I really had fun. I should go now but you are absolutely coming to my place tomorrow."

"Sure, I'll text you." She smiles and I return it with a hug.

-

My alarm knocks me off and I remember that I have to go to the university today. I feel like it's been a long time.

Wait.. My father's flight is at 5:30 and it is 6:30 now. Did he leave without saying goodbye?

Why am I feeling that awful poke in my chest? I was already used to the painful spikes in my heart so yeah this is not a big deal..

I jump from my bed and head to the kitchen. I see my mother drinking her coffee.

"Where's my father?" I ask her immediately.

"Yeah good morning." She says sarcastically.

"Sorry, good morning mom. Where's my dad?" I ask her again.

"He left." She says calmly and shrugs.

"What?" I said the word as a whisper and I felt the burning tears in my eyes.

"I'm sorry Amy. He left a letter on your desk."

I climb the stairs as fast as I can and I open the letter quickly that maybe it will be torn into pieces.

"Dear Amelia,
I really don't know what you are thinking now, but I know that you hate me. I didn't say goodbye because it will break your heart. I want to show you that I can be a good and caring 'father'. I promise you that I will finish my work this month and I will be back as soon as I can. Please, don't call me until I make this promise real. I'm a man of a word Amy. Forgive me baby.

I love you."

I want to call him, to yell at him. I want him to feel sorry about what he did. I'm still his daughter and he should've known that no matter what happens, he should say goodbye and say these words infront of me. I won't deny that I felt happy when I read the letter, but he should have said these words for me and for my mother. At least this will make us believe him more.