The Last Song Chapter 1
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Nina slouched in the front seat of the car her grandmother rented, wishing her life was over. She was being forced to spend the summer with her two brothers Mick and Jerome, and the father she hadn't spoken to in three years. After her parents got a divorce four years ago, Nina's mom got custody of her and Jerome while her dad got custody of Mick. Then, three years ago her mom died in a car crash and she had been living with her Gran, along with Jerome, ever since.
Nina wouldn't have minded as much if her father lived in just another state in America. But no. He had to live in England, half way across the freaking world. An eight hour flight, a four hour train ride and a forty five minute car ride.
Another thing that was bothering Nina; her Gran was playing the CD of one of her piano recitals. She hated having to listen to it. After her parents divorced, Nina swore that she would never play the piano again. Or sing. Nina's father, Steve, had taught her how to play when she was four. Nina knew her father would ask her to play, and Nina knew that she would refuse.
"So you're not the least bit excited?" Gran asked.
"Why would I be?"
"Because, you haven't seen your father and brother in 3 years. They used to mean something to you."
"Yeah. Used. Past tense, as in, I don't give a crap about them now."
"Nina Maree Martin don't you say that. You know that you love them and that they love you."
"Would you turn that stupid thing off? I hate listening to it."
When Nina's Gran just left the CD playing, Nina just turned the volume off herself.
"What are you doing? I like hearing you play."
"I don't"
Nina's Gran just decided to just not talk to her granddaughter so she wouldn't piss Nina off more than she already was. Jerome hadn't said anything the whole car ride either.
"So, Jerome, are you excited to see your dad again?" Gran asked.
"Ya, I haven't seen him in forever!"
"Well I'm glad at least one of you are," Nina rolled her eyes at that comment. "You know there's a carnival tonight? You should ask your dad to take you."
"Will there be a ferris wheel?" Jerome asked excitedly.
"I would imagine there would be." Jerome whispered "Yes!" to himself, getting even more anxious.
While Jerome and Gran were talking, Nina was texting her best friend from America, Amber. Amber had moved to America from England to go to school, they had meet about a year ago and became best friends. They were very different, Nina was going through some dumb, goth, moody stage, while Amber was super girly.
(Nina Bold, Amber Underlined Bold)
Hey uuu, hows it goin?
Crappy
Well at least I'll be there in August for my sister's wedding.
I wish u were here now
I know! I really miss u!
I miss u 2 Ambs. Call me and txt me every night!
Will do!
As soon as they pulled up into their father's driveway, Mick was already running out the door.
Nina's father lived on the beach, in a very old beach house that he had lived in when he was younger, since her father grew up in England, moved to America, and then moved back to England after the divorce.
Mick was one year older than Nina. Eighteen. Nina would turn eighteen July 7th, then she'd be a legal adult. Something she was very much looking forward to. Jerome had turned ten in May.
"Nina!" Mick yelled, his arms wide open and engaging her into a huge, suffocating hug.
"Hi Mick," Nina said flatly.
After Mick let go of Nina, he went straight for his little brother, who was just as excited to see him as Mick was.
As Gran carried Nina's bags into the house for her, Mick guided Nina and Jerome into their father's beach house.
Once they got inside, they found Gran and Nina's dad talking.
"Dad!" Jerome went running up to his father, hugging him like there was no tomorrow.
"Hey, sport, how ya been? I've miss you."
"I've missed you too. This place os awesome dad! I can't believe you live here!"
"I'm glad you like it. How was the ride here?"
"Ok, Nina and Gran fought the whole time though." Jerome said sadly.
"They did? Well that's no fun."
"It was fun when I was egging them on."
Once Nina's father say her, he looked as happy as ever.
"Hey sweetie. It's great to see you again."
When Nina didn't reply, he Gran nudged her.
"Nina, your father is talking to you. Don't be rude. Say something."
"Alright, how 'bout as long as I'm here, you won't see me playing that stupid piano."
"Nina!" Gran exclaimed.
"What? I thought I should get it out of the way."
"No, mom, it's ok. Nina, you don't have to play the piano if you don't want to."
After a few minutes of awkward silence, Nina finally said something, "I'm going for a walk."
Before anyone could protest, Nina was out the door, ready to explore where she'd be spending the next few months.
Okkk, what did ya think? Fabian will be in the next chapter! I'll update soon! Review!
~EmiGrace99
