Hi guys, I know it been a while, and I am so sorry. Life just happened. I moved to Auckland, and I am doing an internship at a fantastic company. That's, not all I also met my boyfriend here. So I hope it was worth the wait and I will promise to update more regularly.

My alarm clock went off. I didn't even know why I did put the alarm on in the first place. I didn't have school, and I didn't have any plans today. I probably forgot to turn it off the last time because of all the drama that happened.

Even though yesterday was full of drama, there were some little moments of joy, such as meeting Liam and finally having a good talk with mom about the things that were going on. I know, it wasn't the right to run away, but I felt closed in by all the walls in the house.

I picked up my phone and scrolled through all the messages I have on either snap chat and other social media. Nothing out of the ordinary except for a few messages from uncle bass asking how I was holding up and what happened with mom. I decided to reply to him a bit later since he was already asleep by now. I consider uncle bass as my grandfather, but he doesn't want to be called Opa which is granddad in dutch. He thinks he is too young to be called a granddad by someone.

My stomach was making noises, and breakfast was on my mind when I stumbled downstairs. I was welcomed with the sight of my mom and Lucas sitting on the couch. They looked kind of happy and didn't really see me coming, so I thought. Goodmorning mom and good morning Lucas I said.

"Good morning Mell, how did you sleep," mom asked.

"Kind of well but crappy at the same time" I replied.

"That sucks, I hope you are still up for some breakfast" mom asked.

"Of course, is Lucas joining us?"

"If you don't mind, I would love to join since I haven't had to breakfast myself," Lucas replied.

That's how we ended up sitting at the kitchen table for the second time in a row in two days. Not that I didn't mind. I kind of liked the idea of having a dad in my life now, but it was also a scary idea. I never really had a dad growing up except for Bass, but he was more of a granddad to me.

Mom was cooking me scrambled eggs while Lucas was reading the paper when he started a conversation.

"He mell, do you maybe like to play some basketball with me after breakfast at the river court? I know we haven't talked too much and I kind of would like to know you a bit better if you are okay with it of course?"

I could notice in Lucas' voice that he was nervous.

"Yeah sure, I would love too, but only if mom is okay with it of course?

mom turned around and replied

"of course mell why wouldn't I be, just have fun.

I was almost ready to get off the chair and get my basketball stuff when mom said:" after breakfast of course."

I quickly eat my breakfast that morning and got my basketball gear to go to the river court. The car ride to the river court was kind of awkward since Lucas, and I didn't really talk before except for yesterday morning. He was trying his best and asking me about my high school back in the Netherlands and how I met Jasper. It was a friendly conversation if I look back at it. Lucas parked his car near the river court, and we got out.

"Are you ready to shoot some hoops?" Lucas asked

"Of course, I am," I replied while Lucas passed the ball to me.

"So what do you wanna do ? just shoot some hoops first or do a one against one? "Lucas asked.

"Let's do a one against one, why not. I am kind of curious if all the stories, mom told me about your basketball skills are true."

Lucas laughed, we shall see if I can still play like the old times.

I passed the ball to Lucas, and we started the game. In the beginning, I scored a few goals but later on, Lucas made a few fantastic 3 pointers, and we were at a tie. Lucas was really good at basketball, and I had trouble keeping up with him. He was, of course, taller then I am and a few years older but it was good fun. I kind of felt as we knew each other for longer than a few days. We played for more than an hour when Lucas phone went off multiple times.

I noticed he ignored them, but it was getting on my nerves, so I said: "Lucas if you want just pick up the phone, I think someone I am trying to reach you multiple times."

"Alright, just give me a few moments, and we will return to the game, I promise." He replied.

I sat down nearby the river and kind of listened in on Lucas his conversation. I picked up a few words, but i couldn't make out a conversation. I think Lucas is calling with Nathan.

When Lucas returned, he said:" That was Nathan, he was wondering if I am still on to go to his bbq tonight since all the stuff that happened these days. He also asked if I could help he set up a few things. I replied I could help him and if you want you may, of course, join me. " Lucas asked.

"Yeah, of course, I would love to help and see Jamie. He is one of the cutes and funniest kids I have met so far."

"Great, and mell... I know I haven't been around much and we really haven't talked much either but this morning has been an important thing for me. I kind of had a talk with your mom this morning about the things that happened in the past and how to go from here, and I would love to be more involved in your life and see you more often such as this morning if you are okay with that of course? "

"Yeah, of course, I am okay with that. I would kind of love to but to be honest with you I never really had a dad figure in my life except for uncle bass, but he was more of my granddad. But I would love to get to know you a bit better to Lucas. " I replied

I had a few tears in my eyes since this was the moment I was dreaming about when I was a little girl. Lucas noticed this and quickly gave me a hug.

" Don't cry mell, it's just that I think you are an amazing girl and even though I don't know you that long I am really proud to be your father," Lucas said to comfort me.

We sat there for 2 minutes until I kind of stopped crying, and he helped me get up.

" Thanks for that Lucas, I appreciate it, and I would love if we played basketball more often together and get to know you a bit more then just the stories mom told me."

"I will be keen to do that" Lucas replied

"So, let's get to Nathans house and help him with the bbq right? Oh and I kind of need to call or text your mom to say we are going to Nathan's house to help him. Could you maybe send her a message when we are on our way to Nathans?" Lucas asked

"Yeah, of course, no problem.

We walked towards the car, me with my basketball in my right arm and Lucas with his keys ready to open his car. This day could begin better I thought. Tonight is the bbq, and now I am helping Nathan and Lucas to prepare for it while I can spend some more time with Jamie.

Lucas started up the car while I texted mom to say I was at Nathans with Lucas to help him prepare for tonight.

She replied with " Have fun sweety and will see you in a few hours."

I smiled at her reply and thought I really needed this morning to distract me from all the drama of yesterday.

Let me know what you guys think and if you see any grammatical or spelling, please let me know so I can correct them. I know, I can't write a text without not seeing a few errors myself, because of my dyslexia. So if you see any, I would appreciate it if you commented or send a message to me. Cheers guys!