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His eyes seem to glaze over as something unsettling flashes across his face. I don't know what it is but I know I can't concern myself with it now.
I can't care anymore. I have to let him go.
"No..."He trails off and looks at me. "She..."
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"We're moving to San Diego this weekend."
The ladle my mom had been holding drops suddenly into the pot of sauce. Silence fills the room with the sudden news.
"Daniel, what are you talking about?"
Dad walks into the room with a smile plastered on his face. He looks as if he just won the lottery.
"Jim brought me in his office today," He stars and places his bag down. "He wants me to oversee a new department in California. This would be a huge jump for my career, Susan."
"I understand..." Mom trails and sits down. "I just don't know how we will be able to sell this house so quickly before up and moving to a brand new home in California. That is such a big decision and we have no time to really decide."
I look back and forth between both of them as they converse. I can't believe there's chance I'll be spending the rest of my senior year in a brand new school. It feels wrong to not be excited for my him but this is all I've known.
For 17 years this has been my home.
All of my friends, school, college sco-
"Olivia?"
I look back up and lock eyes with my mothers blue ones. The same pair of ocean eyes I'm blessed enough to have too.
She's my calm. She's always had a way of keeping me grounded when things change.
"Sorry... I was just thinking. I'm excited for you dad, I guess it's just a lot to take in."
Dad nods in understanding and reaches out to hold my hand. "I know this has been a big year for you, bug. I want you to know we will still make sure you have a great senior year in San Diego and get you ready for college."
He's a good man. A great man.
He really does deserve the absolute best in life.
He's worked with a small business that provides different softwares for clients to help manage and grow their own businesses better.
Lately, he has been working a lot of overtime and staying late during the week to try and prove his worth. I've seen him in tears over this job and that isn't his normal.
"I know, dad. I love you and I'm proud of you." I smile warmly and he pats my hand.
"Alright!" Mom shouts suddenly and stands up, "Who is ready for some dinner?"
The three of us laugh together as she passes out the plates.
