Turn Tail

An Abrupt Move

Birds, I could hear very loud and annoying birds. I groaned and felt the hard ground beneath me. I coughed roughly and gasped opening my eyes then squinting at the morning sunshine. What is the fuck was that dream? Moon Goddess and a gorgeous white wolf? Is there a noxious gas leak in this forest? I felt stronger than when I went home last night and a whole hell of a lot stronger than when I ran out. I was surprised that I felt minimal pain as I got up off the ground. Dusting off my pants I became to navigate my way out of the forest. The forest seemed to have a sense that I was lost because after a while of wandering there was seemingly a perfect path out. As I walked, I investigated my injuries and my sweater was torn to shreds from the branches during my late-night getaway, but it seemed as though my injuries were healed or almost healed.

I stopped as I stepped out of the forest and onto the paved road in front of my house. I didn't want to go home, but I didn't want to walk out on my father. I still loved him even after last night. I know it was hard for him. Hopefully he's gone to work, and I could just to my chores and sneak out to the village for daily tea with Mildred.

I shrugged my shoulders and slowly walked into the house. I took off the tattered sweater to reveal an old black pocket tee. I threw it by the door and next to the shoes. I was exhausted even though I had seemingly slept on the forest floor all night. I began to walk to my room not noticing the house walls were lined with boxes and all the shelves were barren.

I started with a gasp when I heard a gruff cough coming from the living room as I was walking to the stair. I whipped around to see my father in the single chair. He stood up and his head was hung low.

"I'm so sorry my little Ella-phant" He sniff in through his nose and I seen the glisten of tear on his cheeks. I stepped towards him quickly and pulled him into a hug. He gripped the back of my shirt tightly like I imagine a child would its mother. "I'm so sorry I've hurt you. I can't help it; this village and this house hurts so much to live here. I want to move back to my homeland and take you with me. Let's start over and please forgive me." He began to cry into my shoulder. My father was a tall in stature man at over 6 foot, he looked almost crouch to cry into my short 5-foot 3-inch frame.

"I could never be mad at you father, I love you. I love you more than anything on this Earth. If you think moving would help. I'll pack right now. If that's what we need to do, lets do it." I whispered to him and continued to hug him.

I felt him untangle from our hugging and he sighed. He straightened his back and grasped my hands.

"I'm so glad to hear that Portab-Ella. I've rented a house in America. It will still have mountains you love and the small city you love too. Please let's pack out bags and leave. I have purchase tickets for this evening." My heart stuttered. This evening? I couldn't say goodbye to Mildred or the baker or the florist. I couldn't go to the mom's grave again to say a final goodbye. I didn't have time; I need to pack. "Our tickets aren't until later; I've packed the house with what we're taking, most we can buy again. Just focus on your room. On the way out we'll say goodbye to all the village." He gripped my hands a bit tighter trying to focus my racing mind. I look up to him and smile, his eyes glittered with apologies, sadness, and hopefulness.

"Yes, papa. I love you; I'll see you in the kitchen for lunch." I said to him and he leaned down to kiss my forehead. It reminded me of the few times when I was little, he would shower me him affection. I turned as he released me to head upstairs and pack eighteen years' worth of belonging in a few hours.

(* Good evening, everyone! I am writing this story as a bit of a steam blower. I'm no way an author or even good at writing. I would love some tips and tricks if you'd like to help. I've got this story laid out on Word so it shouldn't be more than 25ish chapters. If i ever take too long to update I can give you a fleshed out version of this basically telling the story line, but that's only if you're really impatient! I would please ask if you'd stick around and stick with me. I'm going to try my best at this. Thank you so much for reading and I hope you enjoy the story. Feel free to comment if there are any mistakes. I'll fix them ASAP! *)

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