I finish typing the rest of my e-mail, they always ended the same Love you too, dad, don't forget to kiss the baby for me.
-Stormy
I close my laptop, sliding it across the bed and plopping down backwards into the pillows, I cover my face with my arms and let out a sigh, ever since he left us for her it hasn't been the same between us, not as many phone conversations, not nearly enough e-mails.. Truth be told, though, I don't know if I wanted to talk to him as much, he'd replaced me in his new life.. New baby, new wife, new everything. I just couldn't get over that.
It's not surprising when I hear mom start up the stairs, nor when I see that she's quickly at the door "What are you doing today Storm?" she was always concerned that I spent too much time alone, I roll my eyes, "I have plans with Kenny today mom." Kenny's been my best friend for as long as I can remember, helping me through my life problems, God only knows how many I have. She sighs, crossing her arms and leaning against the door frame, I frown
"What is it mom?" I hated seeing her upset and always asked the same question, "I don't know Storm, I just don't want you to waste your life away, you need a boyfriend, you need to expand your horizons. Move on from Nick, hunny." And that's where they always stopped, the moment when I roll my eyes and plop back down, grabbing my cell phone to text Kenny.
She sighs as she walks away, closing the door behind her. I look up at the pictures on the wall above my bed and feel the twinge in my heart when I see the picture of me and Nick, it had been more than two years since he passed away, but yet, it still hurt so much thinking about it.. I couldn't help but blame myself for the accident, the fact that he was on his way to stop me from leaving, from running away, when that drunk driver hit him, I take a shuddering breath and stand up, grabbing my jacket and car keys, I head out the door.
