Daddy's Girl

Graduation Day & College

3 weeks later after prom, it was my Graduation Day and I was so excited to finish high school and start college at University of Rochester in New York next year. On that day of Graduation, I was so excited and my Dad was proud of me. When I was called up on stage, Dad and Lynsey watched me proudly.

After Graduation, Dad and Lynsey were there to greet me, as Stevie and I come to meet our families. "Dad!", I cried, as I ran to him. "Congratulations, baby girl.", Dad smiled, as he hugs me. "We are so proud of you, sweetheart.", Lynsey cried. I hugged my family as Stevie hugs his.

A month later, after spending Christmas with Stevie and my family, I received a letter from University of Rochester and once I opened the envelope and pulled out the letter, I was stunned at what I just saw. I got accepted and I was so happy.

"Dad, Lynsey!", I cried, as I ran into the house. "Sweetheart, what's wrong?", Dad asked. "I got in! I got into the University of Rochester in New York!", I cried. Dad and Lynsey cheered and hugs me. "Congratulations, sweetheart. We are so proud of you.", Dad smiled.

"But that means I have to leave Dublin and return to New York. I don't want to you leave you again, and Stevie", I replied. "No, sweetheart. You'll never leave me.", Dad replied. Dad pulls me his arms for a hug.

Stevie told me that he got accepted to King's College in London, England and I was so happy for him. I told the news to Stevie about my acceptance to University of Rochester, and he was happy for me. He noticed me crying.

"Hey, what's wrong?", he asked. "I don't want to go.", I cried. "Why?", he asked. "I can't leave you or Dad again.", I cried."Not forever, Apple. You're only there for uni and you'll come back home for the holidays and maybe your dad and I could come and visit.", Stevie replied.

"Yeah, you're right. I should be happy, I got accepted and I always wanted to pursue my dreams.", I replied. "Then, follow your dreams. Go and do what you dreamed of doing.", Stevie replied.

A week later, on the day of my departure, Dad and Lynsey held a farewell lunch for me, along with Stevie and his family. "We're going to miss you, Apple.", Gemma replied. "Well, I'm going to miss you all.", I smiled.

After an amazing farewell, I packed all my stuff in the taxi and say goodbye to Stevie and my family. "Bye, Lynsey. Look after Dad for me.", I replied, hugging her. "I will, sweetheart. I'll look after them both.", Lynsey replied. "Goodbye, Oski.", I whispered and gave my brother a kiss.

I then came up to Dad. "I can't believe I'm leaving you again.", I cried. "I know. But you're not leaving forever, you're just going to New York for university. Your home will always be here with me, no matter what.", Dad smiled. I hugged Dad tight as we cried. "I love you, Dad.", I cried.

"I love you too.", Dad cried. I looked at him and tears came down from his eyes. "Good luck, baby girl.", Dad smiled. I then came to Stevie. "I guess this is goodbye, for now.", I replied.

"Yes, for now. I promise that I'll video call you every day.", Stevie replied, he held my face, wiping the tears off my eye as I held his hand. He then kisses me passionately as it's the last time I'll ever see him again. "I love you.", Stevie sighed. "I love you too.", I sighed.

I then get into my taxi and opened the window, so my whole family and Stevie could see me one last time. The taxi drives off the driveway as I watched my family. "I'll call you soon, I promise.", I replied.

"We'll see you soon, Apple.", Dad replied, as everyone waves goodbye and I wave my hand out of the window, as the taxi drives off. I arrived at the airport and flew back to New York. Once I arrived, I was greeted by my grandparents, who hasn't seen me for a long time.

It was so good to be back, as I missed it so much. I stayed at my grandparents' house, during my time at college and every day, I would video call my family and Stevie. At college, I study to become a professional dancer and stage singer as it's been a big dream of mine.

Sometimes on weekends, my dad, Lynsey or Stevie comes to New York to visit me and I love when they come and visit me, during my time at college. On holidays or breaks, I fly back to Dublin to see my family and flew to London to see Stevie, who studies to become drama teacher.

I spend 3 years at college, studying my dreams and eventually I graduated college and flew back to Dublin to open a dance and singing studio. Stevie opens an acting academy and teaches young actors to become famous actors. My life going great!

3 YEARS LATER...