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Chapter 1.4 Leaving Home

 Chapter 1 -Leaving Home

Chase's P.O.V  

By: ScarletStarLight

"Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday to you, Happy Birthday dear Shannon!" We all looked upon my little sister. Her long blonde curly halo of hair perking up in the air as her green eyes turned brighter. What a cute little sis I have. She sat there looking at her huge pink cake with those 6 blue sparkly candles on it. I smiled as I leaned in towards her.

"Blow out your candles Shannon!" I whispered. She clapped her hands together as she blew out each and every candle. Everyone cheered as she looked up at me and cracked a smile. I just looked down at her and winked.

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"I can't believe you have to leave already Chase. I mean I can't bare to see you leave." Mrs. Dominter said as I began to sweep the dirty floor. Mrs. Dominter was our nosy neighbor; she was nice and all but still very nosy. She pushed her short white hair from her withered face as she sat down at the table. She was the last person who needed to leave. I just kept on sweeping, trying to ignore her as she talked to my mother who was washing dishes at the sink.

"Yes I can't believe it either Mrs. Dominter. Though Chase will make the best out of it I just know it!" My mother squealed as she scrubbed harder on some plate. I leaned against the wall, worn out. Today had been a nice long day. Mrs. Dominter took a quick glance at the time. She stood up and brushed off her nice dress suit she was wearing.

"Well have a good night. I shall be leaving." She announced as she cleared her throat. My mom smiled at her and I just nodded my head. Though in the back of my mind I was rolling my eyes, what a 'proper' old women. She left very quickly leaving me with my mother. I walked up to her side watching as she cleaned the dishes. She was a true hard worker, her short brown hair was put back with a red headband as he small little beads of sweat rolled down her head. She could probably get any guy in this town but she works and cleans. No social life at all.

"Don't just watch me Chase, clean." My mom laughed as she handed me a plate. I just laughed as I put the plate away. You see my dad left my mom when she was pregnant with my sister, he went off with some hooker he had meet. Never seen him or heard from him since. I think sometimes that we are fine all 3 of us. After putting away about 20 more plates, silver wear, cups, and a bunch of other stuff we were done. '

"I don't want you to leave tomorrow, I don't want to lose my baby" My mom whispered as she cupped my chin, forcing eye contact. I looked into her grey eyes, she looked so tired. I just nodded my head.

"But who was the one that said this would be for the best." I said trying to light the mood, it wasn't working. My mom just wrinkled her nose and let go of my chin.

"You all packed up? All ready for the Boarding school experience? Ready to go to Canada?" My mom spoke softly as she washed her hands. I smiled, Canada. Such a faraway place. I mean it's not that far but still, Huntington Beach California is still pretty far from Canada. I was going to miss the sun, the beach. The hot nice beach. Yet Boarding School could be something good for me. I know how to snowboard, mountain bike, skateboard, and do a bunch of other stuff. I should be able to keep myself entertained.

"Chase, no time for fantasies." My mother laughed as she took out her headband. I shook my head trying to get the thought of Canada out of my head. I let out a deep sigh as I followed my mom slowly. She walked over to our small sofa and picked up Shannon. What a cute little girl. One day she will be such a pretty girl, all the guys at school will want her. I just hope she doesn't get lost in the 'in crowd'. I almost did, but I stayed true to who I was. Luckily.