Disney High: Sweet Dreams

Chapter 10: How I Met My Father's Family

Heres my next chapter hope you enjoy!
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Penny's POV

Soon my talk with Hiro was hours away and it was time to go to my father's house. My mom and I walked to the car in silence. At first, I felt like I needed to fix myself to look more formal in front of the family. But then something flew in my mind, He already judged you enough to leave, why change for him? So I left on what I was wearing. I opened the car door and shut it tightly. The drive up was quiet and all the way there I kept wondering what he'd think of me and if he went off to bigger and better things. I imagined his family with a million dollar condo with a model figure wife and bratty high class children. Where was I going? My mom told me my father's house was actually only an hour away, which made me shocked. I thought when I was younger before I knew he left us, that he was abducted by aliens to teach them our ways of life. It's ridiculous now that I'm older. I was so naive back then...I still am.

Anyway, what felt like minutes we reached the house. I was a little shocked with what I saw. That condo I pictured evaporated when I gazed on the one story brick apartment. Flower-endued bushes spread across the walkway, along with wide open spaces. It looked honestly comfy, kinda what I've always wanted for a home when I was an actress. But still, he'd leave us for this? My mom and I got out the door and my heart was beating out of my chest. You can do this Penny, I told myself, but I had a hard time believing it. We walked up the steps and I felt my feet pushing against the surface of the stairs. I was scared. I clinged onto my mom's hand and whispered, "I can't do this." I didn't feel like I could move another step. She looked at me with understanding, "I get it if you do not want to do this right now. I could come eat with you if you'd like." I close my eyes, "No, I have to do this even though I don't want to, by myself." She tried to smile at me, "Ok, sweetie."

Soon we reached the top and my mom rang the doorbell. We waited there for a moment or two till someone came and answered the door. I looked up at the face and time stopped. It was him. My mom never showed any pictures of him because once he left, everything with him did too. As a child I could only remember a vivid memory with him. This enhanced it. What I saw in front of me couldn't change the past but showed me the man my mother once loved. He had wavy, auburn hair with a set of ocean blue eyes. He had a average build along with a semi-full beard and casual clothing on. He looked about his mid forties, but still young. We just analyzed each other in space till he spoke, with a smooth and buttery voice, "Penny.." he smiled at me, "Wow, you look all grown up." I commented keeping a straight face, trying to control my shaking, "Well, it's been a while." I looked down. Although he looked very welcoming, I didn't want to get too comfortable. I heard him speak to my mom, "Mary, you look well." My mom answered politely but I could tell it was hard for her to do, "As do you, Robert." Robert. That was his name..I never expected it being that. It sort of suited him. He nodded at her and it got quiet. My mom sighed, "Well I should be heading off. Penny, call me when you're done." I hugged her, "I will mom, love you." She said it back and she was gone. I was alone with him. Robert looked outside and said, "Would you like to come in? It's getting chilly out here." I answered, "Yeah, thank you."

So I stepped into his house and the warmth inside filled my body. In any case, I was happy to be inside from the fall weather. I was in the living room of the house and it looked really nice.. My father asked, "So you like what you see?" I take a look a little longer and answer, "It's smaller than my usual living space." He put his hands in his pockets, "I bet, being a child star." I didn't respond. I had taken a break in the movie biz for a while now, and I was confused how he didn't know that. I never knew him, but I was a worldwide celebrity. My thoughts were halted when a woman walked out of a door which looked like the kitchen. She had luscious blonde locks and a thin figure. She looked like the same age as my father but still youthful, rocking a formal casual. She wiped her hands with a cloth and was smiling, showing all of her pearly whites, "Oh Rob, the egg Casserole is coming out great!" She looked pretty bubbly, it reminded me of someone.. My father kissed her quickly on the lips, making me cringe inside, "Mel, dearie, this is-" he couldn't even finish her sentence when his wife bounced over to me, I was surprised she didn't tackle me over. But she was no doubt beautiful. The wife gave me a wide grin, "Hello, Penny! My names Melissa, but you can call me Mel! Oh my gosh, Robert, you were right, she's super pretty!" Her statement confused me. My father told her about me? Why? I let that thought leave my head and I asked her, "Do you happen to know Olivia Strong?" Melissa gasped, "That's my niece! How do you know her?" I answered seeing the uncanny resemblance clearer, "She goes to my school, and she's in a few classes of mine." She smiled when Robert spoke, "What a small world."

A burst of screams came from the hallway and I turned to see two little ones running towards their parents. They were twins! A boy and a girl wearing a matching outfit. Both had brunette hair and brown eyes. They looked about eight and I couldn't help smile at them. The loving feeling inside ended quickly fade when I realize; what a perfect family. Robert laughed trying to settle down his little ones, "Haha! Penny, I'd like you to meet; Jacob and Isabella." I bent down at them and gave a little wave, "It's nice to meet you two." Unexpectedly, they ran over and hugged me. Oh man, it's so hard to not love them right now! Melissa spoke happily, "I think dinner is about done so everyone make your way to the table!" So then we all walked into the dining room and sat down. The food arrived and the egg Casserole looked really good. I took a few bites of it, but although it tasted great, my mind was not in the right place.

"Hey Penny," I looked over at my father and he nudged his head over to what it looked like a deck, "Wanna go talk?" NO! THAT'S THE LAST THING I WANNA DO RIGHT NOW! But I didn't say that. All I say is, "Sure." and walk out with him. We stepped out on the deck and the cool air rushed the warmth away. Robert sighed, "It's a nice night." I agreed to myself. I had so many questions for him. One thing I asked was, "So father-"

"Father?" Robert laughed, "Call me dad." Dad..I couldn't call him that, not right now anyways. I continued, "So, your name is Robert?"

"Yep. Robert Turner." Turner..Penny Turner? That sounded too weird. I commented to him looking at the stars sprouting out of the sky, "Yeah, my mom went back to her maiden name, Forester, because you know.." Silence arose in the air. I blurted out, "Why did you go?"

"What?"

"Why did you leave? Why did you leave my mom? Why did you leave me?" He stared into my eyes and didn't speak a word. Robert sighed, "It's...it's complicated." What did he just say? I snapped at him, "Oh, it's complicated to just decide, 'huh, I'm not happy with where I am'? It's complicated to leave your wife that is just the most sweetest lady you'll ever meet?? Is it just soo complicated to leave your five year old daughter to grow up without a dad in her life and to wonder maybe she did something wrong?? Is that complicated??" He seemed shocked at my outburst but acted as if he expected it, "No, it's not like that honey-"

"Don't call me honey!" I breathed in a shaky breath, "I may be your daughter, but you never were and never will be my dad." Robert pleads to me, "Penny, let me explain.." I don't listen to him, "I think I heard plenty, " I start to walk to the door, "Now if you'll excuse me, I think it's time for me to leave." And I ran out into the house and out the door. I was blinded by tears reaching the sidewalk. I grab my phone and called my mom. When she answered, the tears started to bubble up, "Mom, please pick me up! I want to leave!" She said she'd be there as soon as she could and I decided to text Hiro to meet me at the park since he was nearby. I texted him:

Hiro, can you meet me at the park? I need you.

In no time flat, he responded:

I'm on my way!

So I ran in that direction. The person that can comfort me right now is Hiro. I reach the park, trying to catch my breath. I looked up and see Hiro just arriving. He sees me and deep concern was written all over his face. I couldn't hold my tears back anymore. I run to Hiro and clinged onto his shirt almost knocking him over. I buried my face into his chest and burst into sobs. I could tell he was surprised to see me cry but he wrapped his arms around me, holding me there forever. I said in a sad cry, "Don't let me go." Hiro replied, "I won't." Never again.
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