Ruby

Chapter One

"Ruby, I was not lucky this time. Start packing, we're moving to Seattle" my dad said.

"WTF..... DID.. I.. JUST HEAR?"
"I really wish I said that loud" I murmured.
Actually I couldn't say that loud cause dad's half African and he's really strict when it comes to the F Word.

I'm so very near to bursting into tears.
"Don't worry dear, it will be fine" I hear him say.
"hmm" I sigh leaving to my room.
I don't really know why but I feel like we are just about to move in to hell.
I mean real Hell!!!....

We just weren't lucky this time cause most of his friends at work always got transferred and we stayed. The thought of moving really bored my ass, New state, new house, new school, new friends! I had this hatred for new things except for new clothes and shoes and bags and necklaces....

"But I'm old enough, can't dad leave me all alone" I smiled happy I found an excuse that would let me stay. I run down to the hall to check if my dad was there.

Our house was a big storey building, not very big but was big enough to own a pool, big garage space, and a nice garden where I loved to sit and read when I was bored. There were two halls, one for the family and the other for visitors and friends. It was designed with modern furniture and really nice carpets and curtains. The house had 5 rooms and all had bathrooms, there was a big kitchen and dining room as well. I grew up here and I loved my home so much.

Mum hasn't been around since I was three. Dad said she cheated and left but I don't really believe him, it's not like I'm saying he lies but I needed to find out from my mum herself. I really missed her sometimes. It was really hard for me not having her around.

"I thought I asked someone to pack" dad boomed.
"Dad.. You scared me! " I said with a frown.
"I didn't do that for fun" he joked.
I smiled and hugged his side. I felt nervous thinking of telling him I wanted to stay.

"Dad would you mind if... I sta..y here.. alone." I asked but it sounded like a statement. His brown opened Hazeled eyes got me really nervous. I wish I could run up the stairs but my legs were too weak.

"Ruby are you okay? " he asked surprised but with strictness in his voice."You just turned 17 and you're thinking of living alone by yourself? I'm sorry young lady, that will be when you're done with high school or maybe your mid years in college" he said strictly. "Go and pack your stuff, hurry we leave in 2 hours" he said a Little softer.

I really liked talking back at everything but at this moment my brain was numb. He had never acted this strict on me and I felt I would make things worst if I protested. I walked up the stairs to my room and I really missed my mum. If she was here I know we wouldn't move.

"aw Brittney I have to call her" I thought.
Brittney was my best friend and I had to tell her I was leaving. I took my phone and dialed her number... She wasn't answering. I decided to pack my stuff and then call her later.
All my clothes were folded neatly so I just packed them in the travelers and put the rest of the clothes, shoes and other stuff in boxes. I was done in an hour since I didn't want dad getting strict on me one more time.

I called Brittney and she put me on voice-mail, I guessed she would be with her boyfriend. She was so obsessed with him. I didn't like him at all. He was so full of himself, thinking he's the most finest guy on planet earth and hated people like him. Bri hardly mentioned his name because she knew I would ruin her mood.

Today was Saturday and there was no school, everything started hitting my face as If I was just told we were moving. My eyes were filled with tears and I began to cry softly, I missed my mother so much. I still didn't understand why she abandoned me like this.
It's been really really hard and I didn't even have anyone to depend on as a second mother.

I heard dad calling and asking  if I was ready. I quickly wiped my face with my hands and he opened my door.

I think he noticed I was sad "Baby I know you don't want to leave, it's hard for me too, but I Don't have a choice unless I quit. Please you'll be fine, I'll make sure you are" he calmed me with his hand on my shoulder.
"Alright daddy" I hugged his side and sobbed for a while. He calmed me and I was a little okay.

"I called some of the guys to come help us and they are here, take everything you will need for the ride, it's about almost 2 days" he said.
I nodded, took my hand bag and we left into his car.

He checked whether the car was okay to avoid any unnecessary stops on our way.
Our Driver, Uncle Frank was going too. He's a very good person and I liked him. He was in his late 20's and he's been living with us since I was Born. He loved my family so much, though dad could be a pain in the butt.

The guys finished packing the stuffs into their track  and we left with them behind us.

It was a quiet trip. I really really liked talking but for the first time in a long time I didn't feel like saying sh*t. I had my ear piece in my ears listening  to music. I loved music, it really calmed me most times. We made few stops here and there for food and drinks and nature calls.

I felt a hand rub my shoulders softly, I opened my eyes and I think we're there.