Part 9.
It was the Irish rugby team, I stood up beside and watched as they all passed.
I was shocked and excited all at the same time. I waved lightly at them all as the past. After they passed I sat back down and continued watching the match, but I was still distracted by the Irish team training on the pitch behind me.
When the match ended we all decided to go over and say Hello to them.
I was first over, "Hello" I shouted as they all stood there ready to leave, "Hi" Said one rather cheerfully. I walked towards him, "Hey" I said again. My insides were exploding with excitement. I couldn't believe it. It all felt so unreal.
After our little chat we left on the bus to go home.
We arrived back at the school at half 3 and school ended at 4, we were made to stay in which I hated. I sat in Home Economics for the last half hour just flicking my pen around, wondering what to do to pass the time. Since the teacher was out and we were left no work, But there was another teacher supervising us.
To my honesty she looked a lot like the Lady from the Terry's chocolate Orange add. They had the same haircut. It slightly scared me but then I settled down.
After what felt like years sitting in home ec, The bell finally went to signal the end of the day.
I picked up my bag and slung it over my shoulder, Walking slowly towards Jayme's locker to wait for her. I stood there waiting for what seemed like hours. She finally approached me with Harry at one side and Nikita at the other. I waved at her as She seen me, Waving back. I walked over to the wall beside where her locker was and sat down to wait for her.
Her tie was wrapped open around her shoulders and her Jumper tied around her waist, stating that she was a slight slut. She gave me a monstrous hug and went to her locker, Quickly throwing her books into it and taking out one book, Dumping it into her bag and was ready to leave, "Coming" She shouted making her way out the door, "Yep" I replied jumping up ready to leave.
We walked slowly towards the bus stop and waited for a few moments for the bus to come, I flashed my student card and Jayme threw her money into the small box, Pulling out her ticket she went and took a seat. The bus was one of the old ones, stinking on urine and alcohol, making my stomach turn.
The bus halted suddenly and we got up, getting off, we walked slowly home, laughing at random things and talking about stuff. That really shouldn't be talked about.
I turned my key in the lock and threw my bag onto the ground, Jayme doing the same. "Food" I shouted to her as I walked towards the kitchen, "Toast" She shouted back to me. I grabbed 4 slices of bread out of the packet and stuck them into the toaster, Running upstairs and throwing on a pair of grey jeans and a light t-shirt. I ran back down just as the toast popped. I took it out hissing as it was still hot, I buttered 2 slices and put them onto a plate, then buttering another 2 and putting them onto a different plate, Carrying them carefully into where Jayme was.
"here" I said handing her a plate. She picked up the toast and took the biggest bite out of it.
Nicky I assumed was at work or shopping, always the way with her.
I carried my bag upstairs and dumped It onto my desk, Thankful I got no homework. I jogged down the stairs and looking into Jayme who was sitting down watching TV trying to do maths homework. "Ugh" She moaned as I sat down beside her. "Want help?" I asked looking at her. "Yeah" She replied trying to smile. "Okay so" I started, But before I could finish she sighed, "I know what to do now" she said nodding her head.
I wanted to go to the police station and see the man who I thought was my dad. I had to.
I opened the door and looked out at the sun, It was still high in the sky. Good weather for Ireland February. "I'm going to the shop" I shouted, as I took a step outside. I felt my pocket for my phone making sure it was in there. I walked slowly up the road towards the police station.
After a 20minute walk, I stood there looking at the steps.
I ventured up them and walked in, "Mark William" I said to the lady that was sitting there, It was the same lady from yesterday.
She got up rolling her eyes and walked away, She soon reappeared and pointed to a chair for me to sit down.
I sat down quietly and waited for a couple of moments, Before seeing him come out again, he was wearing the same things as yesterday. He looked at me and rolled his eyes. "I know you are my dad" I said, I could feel it. He walked over and sat down beside me, "I am" He said slowly. I raised my eyebrows, "Dad" I said quietly, "Claire" He said slightly louder than I had said. I reached out and hugged him. "I'm sorry about yesterday" HE said into my ear. "Why did you leave?" I asked, as I pulled by, My eyes getting big and staring deeply into his, "I had to" He said slowly. I looked up at him "You didn't" I said, "I did" He said reassuring me, I was wrong. "Why?" I asked, "I had a drinking problem, I left to get care and when I came back I didn't know where you were, I just tried to forget about you and I did for years, Until you came back yesterday, And It all came back to me" He said quietly. "Wow" I said, Looking at him, "You missed a lot" I said, not knowing what else to say, "Mum died, 3weeks after you left, I've been living with Nicky and Jayme." I said, "You remarried" I said noticing the ring mark on his finger, "Yes" He replied, slightly unsure what to say. "Did you tell her about me?" I asked, "No" He replied shaking his head.
I sat back down and looked at him.
"Come to dinner tonight" I said quietly, He shook his head in agreement and I gave him the address.
I got up and walked out letting a small wave as I left. I picked up my phone and rang Nicky, "hey" I said into the phone.
"Hey" Replied Nicky. "I found dad" I said, I could hear the shock in her voice, "really?" She said, "Yeah, he's coming over for dinner tonight, "I said, "If that is okay" I said quickly.
"That's fine" She said quickly into the phone, Hanging up in an instant, I turned around and walked back into the police station, "Fancy giving me a lift home" I said to my dad, Smiling at him. "Get in" He said pointing towards a 2011 red Ford car. I opened the door to the passenger seat and sat in, I sat on my hands and waited for my dad to come back. He quickly jogged down the steps and sat into the car, "Lets go" He announced.
I jumped out of the car as he stopped at Nicky's. I let out a little wave as he drove off.
I turned and walked up the drive way towards the front door, Unlocking it and letting myself in.
I turned towards the kitchen, Which honestly looked a lot cleaner than I left it. "Hey" I shouted in, looking around.
I heard a knock on the door, I jumped up off the kitchen chair and ran out to the hall, I opened the door and let my dad in. "Hey" He said hugging me lightly. He was wearing a navy suit and a white striped shirt. His hair neatly put back and stuck up with Gel
I led him into the kitchen and he handed Nicky a bottle of wine and kissed her on the cheek, "Long time no see" She said laughing.
AS we sat down for dinner, my dad rested his arms on the table leaning in.
"You're moving back to mine now" He said, his eyes glaring deeply into my and then to Nicky's.
My life crumbled before me.
