By the time my bedroom looked semi-lived in it was nearing dinner time. My mom was busy organizing the kitchen when I came downstairs.
"Need help?" I asked leaning against the counter tops. She placed the last glass in cupboard.
"No. Is your room all set up?" she asked turning towards me. I nodded. It always surprised me at how much I looked like my mom. I had my dads dark hair but I definitely inherited her large eyes and slim figure.
"Well, we were thinking about ordering pizza for dinner. I can't conceive of actually trying to cook tonight," she said breaking down the cardboard box and placing it on a stack near the stove.
"Where's dad and uncle Sam?" I asked.
"Outside on the back deck I think" she replied. She fished a phone book out of the drawer as I made my way to the back door.
"I'm gonna for a walk down the beach" I said. "Ok but, stay close, it'll be dark soon" she called.
The deck was small. Two sun chairs sat on both side and my father and uncle occupied them both. The sun was setting in the horizon as I zipped up my jacket. My Uncle Sam jumped up as soon as he saw me.
"Welcome to my side of the world!" he said giving me a big hug. I embraced him back. I loved my uncle. He was totally different from my dad. He and his best friends owned a comic book store right off the board walk. He decided to move into the apartment above the store when my grandmother bought the beach house.
"Thanks. I'm gonna go for a walk down the beach, Ill be back in a few minutes" I said.
"You want some company?" replied my dad moving to get up.
"No, it's cool. I wont go far", I replied and he stayed seated. My uncle pointed a finger at me and in a mock fatherly voice said "don't talk to strangers and no boys!" I giggled and rolled my eyes as he and my dad laughed.
My made my ways towards the beach, all the while thinking over the events of the day. I was several yards away from the house as I surveyed the other houses. They all looked the same to me. A few different alterations but mostly the same. Past the houses was a small wooded area then rocks jutting from the sand.
It was actually really pretty here. With the sun setting and casting shadows on the rocks and the beach it gave it an ethereal glow. I needed to clear my head. This walk was wonderful for clearing my head. I watched the water lap up to the wet sand line and actually, for the first time in a few weeks, felt better. Maybe this could work.