Six years ago- Chase
"Chase! You can't leave me" A female voice shouted at me. I turned to find Maya standing in my bedroom. "You're only fifteen! You can't travel all alone!"
"Maya! I am old enough to do what I want! This is why I told Yolanda to keep my leaving a secret." I ran my hand through my hair. Even though Maya was only a year younger than me she was as stubborn as a five-year-old. "I will only be gone a year or so, than I will be back okay?" I zipped my suitcase shut and set it on the floor. I would be gone for more than a year. I just did not have the heart to tell Maya. "Practice your cooking while I am gone. If your cooking improves then I will go on a date with you when I get back okay? "
"Do you promise?" She moved her arms and body to block the door. "I am not moving until you promise me a date!"
"Yes, I promise. Will you move out of the door? I am going to miss my boat!" Reluctantly she moved out of the door way with tears in her eyes. Sighing I gave her a hug with a kiss on top of her head then moved past her leaving everything I have ever known behind.
