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When I entered her room, she was fast asleep, holding a small teddy bear to her chest.
Another tear slipped through my eyes as I studied the gentle rise and fall of her chest.
I'd blame myself if tonight’s incident halted her progress.
I’d blame myself if this day was the reason she retracted into her shell.
My stomach tumbled uncontrollably. This was all too much. Too much for me to handle.
Not wanting to wake her with my sobs, I quietly exited the room.
I was torn. I didn't know what to do. Where did Dad go? How long would he stay mad at me?
I had no answer to the question, but I would find out.
I couldn't lose Dad… not this way. Not anyway.
With a new sense of urgency, I raced down the stairs and into the night.
The cold wind bit harshly at my skin. The spaghetti strapped dress did nothing to shield me from the cold as I jogged down the road.
Taxis didn't often ply this estate. Getting to the main road was the fastest way to get to Dad.
The sky seemed to turn darker the farther I went. The occasional street lights were my only source of illumination on the dreary road.
But I wasn't scared. The only thing I was scared of was being rejected by Dad the second time.
Adrenaline pumped my feet as I turned a corner, running as fast as my legs could carry me. I was heaving when I reached the main road.
The honk of cars struck my ears as I struggled to find a safe spot amidst the sea of people.
Digging my hands through my hair, I scanned everywhere. Every possible place for as far as my vision reached.
The confusion in my head worsened. Where could he have gone?
I brought my phone out to redial his number.
I shut my eyes this time, muttering a silent prayer that he picked. My prayers fell on deaf ears.
Shit.
I should have run after him when I had the chance.
The tears burned my eyes, and in no time, they started rolling down my face.
I yelled into the night. Whether it wasn't loud enough or the people just didn't seem to care, I didn't know.
I was still struggling to piece my thoughts together when I suddenly had an idea. Without a second thought, I stopped a taxi.
“Take me to the nearest cheap motel.”
The driver stared at me weirdly before nodding.
I hurriedly entered, hoping my predictions were right.
The drive to the motel was a blur.
I paid the driver and climbed out of the vehicle. Without another thought, I entered the small building, heading straight for the receptionist.
