to the sea

Chapter 1

I have just turned 15 and I will yet again ask my mom who my dad really is. I only see me mom once every couple weeks because she goes off and does who knows what while I stay home and do basically everything.

My mom comes home with some bread and she proceeds to tell me all the usual birthday stuff.

Happy birthday.

Wow you are getting old and growing up so fast .

"Mom" I said.

"Yes Evergreen" she replied.

"I'm getting older now and I feel like it is time for me to know who exactly my father is and not the same stuff you've been telling me for years about how he's not a good guy and all that. I understand that he left you on a deserted island but you survived it and even got his voodoo doll out of it".

She sighed " I know you want to know and I agree with you but please I will tell you when I think you are ready".

"No I am ready".

I walked away. I just want to know who my father is.

A couple of hours have passed and I have not left my room and yes I feel horrible for acting like that towards my mom. Maybe she is protecting me because maybe my dad is as horrible as she says but I want to find out for myself.

I decide to talk to my mom and say sorry.

"Hey mom I'm sorry I shouldn't have acted like that" I said.

She smiled "come here (she hugged me) it's okay and I know you've been curious for awhile I just want to make sure you are ready".

"It's okay mom it's my fault I should respect your wishes and not constantly complain about it".

"No sweetie don't blame yourself. How about we go grab some things around the house and make some money today and maybe go buy you something special for your birthday".

I shake my head and start looking. I find a couple of things so did mom and we went to the market to get some money.

We didn't make a lot but we still made something. My mom used that money and bought me this dress that I've been wanting.

"Thank you mom I love it but are you sure we don't need that money for something else?" I asked.

"No it's your day and I have more so don't worry about that stuff".

I smile and thank her again.

We walked around the town for awhile and headed back home.

Once we got home I ate some of the bread that she brought earlier and said goodnight to my mom and went to sleep.

My birthday is already uneventful but this is the only day every year where I know my mom will be here and that is good enough for me.

I woke up in the morning and my mom was in our kitchen preparing breakfast.

"Good morning my official 15 year old" she said.

"Hi I thought you were going to be gone today?"

"I'm heading out later but I wanted to make sure I said bye to you".

I smile.

We finish eating and she packs up her stuff and starts to head out.

"Evergreen come sit down" she says.

"Yes Mom".

"I know I leave a lot and this time I'm not sure when I'll be back but I wanted to tell you this know".

I look at her with worry.

"Your dad first of all is a pirate".

"I kind of suspected that because you are one well you were or are you still".

"It's complicated but after thinking about yesterday and I was wrong you are ready your dads name is Jack Sparrow".

"Wait the famous kind of stupid Jack Sparrow that pirate. Does he know I exist?"

"No I told him before he stranded my on that island that I was pregnant but he didn't believe me".

"Thank you for telling me that I really appreciate it".

I hug her.

"I do have a question for you. How did you get off that island?" I ask her.

"Well you see I used the wood that I found and built a little boat and went out into the sea until this ship found me and lead me back to shore and I was poking the voodoo doll of your dad so he could feel pain".

"Oh that sounds like a fun time".

She laughed.

"It's time for me to go" she says.

I hugged her and we said our goodbyes.

Now that I know who my father is. It was time for me to go out and find him because I want to meet him.