Ashleys P.O.V.
10 minutes later I was in the car and driving to the airport. I watched my little Connecticut town just rush away. The little plaza with all of the clothing stores, the ice cream shop where the owner would always give me extra hot fudge for free, the park where I would take Benji to explore all of the time, and the old movie theatre where I got my first kiss in. All of my history was slowly being sucked away from me. I would trade in my whole life story in this beautiful quaint town for plastic women and arrogant men in California. To live with a family that probably didnt even want me there in the first place.
We pulled into the parking lot, and for the first time I realized that Steph had been holding my hand the whole time. I didnt make her let go. Because for the first time I realized that I would have to leave her behind. And that was too much.
Once my bags were checked in and we were wandering the food court, I made a silent prayer to God to help me and watch over Daddy. And to take care of Steph, and make sure Mommy stays strong, and to make my new family not completely despise me. The clock turned to 5:45am, and it was time to board the plane.
I held on to my carry on luggage in one hand, Stephs hand in the other. She was teary, and so was I. I sniffed a few times before taking a deep breath. This was it. I wouldnt be coming back for at least another year and a half. I hugged Steph. She squeezed me so hard I thought I could herd my rib cage breaking. I didnt mind. Then without a second glance, I let go of her hand and wheeled my luggage onto the plane. Goodbye Connecticut. Ill miss you.
great chapter :)
MrsNickJonaas 2 years ago