OCs 2 - the Sequel

Alex's Story

When Alex was young...

Alex frowned, waiting in the principal's office and staring at the floor. He closed his eyes for a moment and the car crash replayed in his mind. He jumped as the door slammed open and his eyes widened as his father walked in and sat beside him.
"Alex made a C overall this year..." the principal stated. "Since...the accident... His grades went way down."
"Alexander?" his father asked, crossing his arms.
"I-I'm sorry, dad... Mommy used to help me with my homework..." Alex frowned.
"It's your homework. My son should be able to do his homework alone," his father sighed.
Alex frowned and looked down, tearing up. "I miss mommy..."
His father frowned. "I'm sorry, Alex... But I'm a very busy man. You know that, right?"
"I know... I'll try harder..." Alex said, hugging his dad.
He smiled and hugged back.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

A few years later...

Alex intensely played videogames - something he used to do with his mom. She would love this new stuff...
"Alexander Dwayne!" his father shouted, walking in. "An F on your science test?!"
His voice sounded hoarse and stressed.
Alex paused his game and turned to him. "I...tried?"
"Go study. No more videogames until you study," his father said. "You need to pick up your grades, young man."
Alex sighed. "Dad-"
"No buts. Study," he said, walking off to go to work. "I mean it!"
Alex sighed and got out his books, studying. As he read, he began to fall asleep.

"...and we'll go iceskating... Maybe even go to an arcade!" his mom stated, beaming.
Alex giggled. "Sounds fun mommy!"
"I'll go pick up some last minute things... I'll be right back," she promised. "Watch him!"
His father chuckled. "Yes ma'am."
She walked out.

Alex managed to convince his dad to play a boardgame since they were practically on vacation anyways. Suddenly, his phone rang and he answered. His father dropped the phone after a moment and he pulled Alex into a hug. His mom got into an accident.

Alex woke up and shivered. "No..."
He took a deep breath and tried to study. He tried to imagine his mom was helping him study... But it wasn't the same.

~ ~ ~ ~ ~

Alex had been dating a girl named Daisy for 3 weeks, but after he got her a necklace, Alex got dumped. Only after his money... Typical. Alex wasn't miserable, he just wanted someone to love him and be there. His dad loved him and Alex loved his dad. But... He also missed his mom.

When the guard gave him a shot at a new life, he was thrilled. And when he got engaged, he was uneasy at first, but then he figured he would love her and be with her. But when it was clear it wasn't the best for her, even though Alex wanted to marry her and have someone stable and present in his life who loved him and he could love... Even though that, he decided that if he really cared, he needed to let her go. So he was helping her escape and get home... Even though he wished the marriage part was real and had true love.

But as far as he knew... He had to let her go.