The future trap
Chapter Four
James's POV
"Mom, wake up! We are going to miss our flight. I am not going to miss camp. I have been waiting for this for ages. So get your fat butt up."
That did the trick; she shot right up.
"Hey, hey, my butt is not fat. Watch your mouth, buddy. That's offensive. Oh, yeah, I forgot to tell you - - you're not going to camp this year. I would miss you too much, plus I can't lose my last man in my life"
I just rolled my eyes, "OK, Mom, whatever you say. And you know, I would never leave you like he did."
"Jamison Phillip Teslow, sit down, please. I want you to know that your dad didn't leave us 'cause he wanted to. He left for you. We were fighting too much; it wasn't healthy for us; it was not healthy for you. We both agreed to go our separate ways. He wanted to keep in touch with you, but I told him to focus on himself and his new job."
I was shocked.
"I always thought he left in the middle of the night without a reason."
I hugged her.
"Thanks, Mom. Now, let's go. I want to go to camp ASAP."
Keely's POV
I never told James the actual reason why Phil left. I was afraid I would slip and mention Alex. I never knew he thought of Phil like that. I wanted to let him know it was a mutual separation, sort of.
As we left the airport and headed on our way to the space camp, I don't know why, but I got the feeling my life was gonna change again. Great. I looked over at James and as he was looking at all the attractions and activities. He had the biggest smile on his face. He has... Phil's smile.
"James, please promise me you won't pull anything higher than a level 3 prank. Yes, you are here to have fun, but your pranks can be a little harmful. Be yourself, make new friends, have fun and be safe. Also, I want you to write to me twice a week."
"That's a lot of writing, Mom. I won't have time for two letters a week."
"Fine," I bargained, "at least five letters month, then. That's a total of ten letters..."
"Would all parents please report to the Conference Center for camper registration and check in. All campers to the Mess Hall."
"Well, Mom, I guess it's see ya' later."
"I BELIEVE it is."
As we both went our separate ways, I had hope for the first time in a long while. After the meeting I even thought I saw Phil, but shrugged it off. I was going crazy 'cause today I was thinking of how much James look like his father.
End of Chapter Four