Oscarr | Oscar Diaz

Work

Latrelle left a few minutes before Dad came home.

I was now sat on the couch watching brooklyn 99.

"Hey dad" I smile as he walks through the door.

I noticed he didn't have his usual smile on.

"Is everything okay?" I ask sitting up.

He takes a seat on the couch besides me.

"Sorry hi Alma. Everything's fine" Dad smiles.

I could tell he was lying.

Something was bothering him.

I pause the TV and turn to face him.

"What's wrong?" I ask.

"I have to go abroad for work" He whispers not making eye contact.

"How long?" I ask.

Dad and I didn't spend much time apart since Mom left.

Dad got a job as police officer hoping he wouldn't have to spend time apart from me.

"A week. I hate leaving you home alone. I should tell cheif I won't be going" Dad sighs.

"It's okay dad. You should go. I'll be turning 18 next week. I think i'm old enough to take care of myself" I smile.

"I'll miss your birthday" He sighs.

"I'll move my birthday to the week you come back" I whisper.

"I promise I'll make up for it" He smile.

"I know dad you will. Now go pack" I smile.

--------------------------------------

The next morning came quickly and I sat on the dining table eating breakfast.

Dad climbs down the stairs with his luggage.

"You excited?" I smile putting on my British accent.

"Alma that was so lame" Dad laughs.

It was nice seeing dad this happy.

He's always put me first but this time I made sure he put himself first.

I notice a car in front.

"The cabs here" I smile as I hug dad.

"You sure you don't want to stay over at Gabriella's" Dad asks.

"I'm fine dad. Now go" I smile pushing him towards the cab.

"Stay safe" He whispers.

"You too and say hi to Queen Elizabeth" I giggle as we enters the cab.

"Will do" He waves.

I watch as the cab drives off and head back inside to get ready for school.