Promise

Chapter 13

I always wondered what Heaven is like. I think about the amazing life of being forever young and happy but more importantly, what I look forward to the most is  spending time with my dad. I missed our long conversations about life and the fact that he took everything so lightly. Dad would always crack a joke when it was possible. Miles personality reminds me a lot of my dad and I think that is why we get along so well. 

My entire life shattered when my dad passed away. My mom did all that she could to make ends meet. She has been working for the same resort ever since graduating from high school. Starting out she worked in the laundry department while going to culinary school full time. After graduating from culinary school the owner of the resort promoted her right up to lead chef and caterer for the company. When dad passed she contemplated quitting to find a different job with more flexible hours. The owner offered her to transfer to a front desk job in the evenings. They offered to keep the same pay and she was able to call in or leave anytime in case of an emergency.  The front desk job was very deal because there was always someone else at the front desk that could cover for her.

I compare my parents with Miles parents a lot of time.  I couldn't count the amount of times Miles parents had a meal together when my parents made it habit every night. Miles father makes plenty of money to take care of his family but he puts in way too many hours. The worst part is I can count the amount of times I have seen his father with both of my hands and I doubt Miles sees him much more than that. I guess that is the price you pay to be successful. Miles mother on the other hand stays home and I couldn't tell you what she does with her time. I would say Miles house is always spotless besides his room of course but I would hate to think that her days are fairly boring. I don't think I could be a stay at home mom.

I feel like I have been asleep forever. Dreaming and thinking about things that I have pushed aside for too long. There is something terribly wrong and I can feel it.