*Kim*
I couldn't take the pain anymore. I really want him to pursue his dreams, but I can't help but think that I won't see him for four years. I mean like this is my best friend, my hero. He's just everything in my life. I couldn't bear to know that he is moving miles and miles away.
Kim's Ringtone: So I'm putting my defenses up, cause I don't wanna fall in –
Kim: Ugh what now?
I checked my phone even though I already knew who it was by the ringtone.
Kim: What do you want Jack?
Jack: Well hello to you to missy.
Kim: I'm sorry. I'm just not feeling well.
Jack: Yeah I've been meaning to ask you about that. Are you ok?
Kim: Yeah I'm fine. I just had some bad thoughts that's all.
Jack: About what?
Shit. What do I say? Should I tell how I feel? Maybe him moving is a sign. Maybe I should tell him my true feelings about him and not hide behind the shadows. I really like him and I want to tell him, but I wouldn't want him to have to deal with my feelings while he has to choose if he is going to stay or go.
Kim: I'm just sad that I wouldn't see my best friend for about four years.
Jack: Kim I said I might be moving. I'm not sure what to do yet. I don't want to leave my friends and family. Seaford is my home and I don't want to leave; but an opportunity like this doesn't happen often you know. Why aren't you supporting me?
Kim: What do you mean I'm not supporting you? I'm trying to figure out how this process is going to go once you leave? I don't have anybody here and you know it.
Jack: What are you talking about? You got Jerry and Mika.
Me: But they'll never replace someone like you. You know what, if you want to go to Atlanta then go. I'm not going to waste my time and stop you.
Jack: Look Kim, I don't wanna hurt your feelings or anything. If me moving to Atlanta is upsetting you, just tell me and I'll stay.
Kim: No Jack. I don't want you to change your mind because of how I feel or whatever. It's your dream. So go, you don't need to worry about me.
Jack: OK. Promise me that you're going to be at the airport tomorrow?
Kim: I wouldn't plan to miss it.
Both: (laughs)
Jack: I love you Kimberly. I'm really gonna miss you a lot.
Kim: Me too (sighs) I love you too. Hey I got to go so I'll see you tomorrow.
Jack: Ok night.
I hanged up the phone, threw my phone to the wall, sat on my bed and cried.
_Next day_
Carline: KIMBERLY! WAKE UP!
Ugh. It's eight in the morning, why in the world is she telling me to wake up this early? I'm trying to enjoy my depression. I decided to go downstairs and see what she wanted.
Kim: Caroline, its eight in the morning. Why in the wo-
Then I knew why she called me down. I saw them staring right in front of me. It's my two ungrateful parents who left me on the streets.
Kim: Why are they here and how did they find us? I thought you said that they would never find us.
Caroline: Same thing I said but they wanted to speak to both of us at the same time.
Mom: Oh my babies. Y'all have grown up so much. I'm so sorry for all my past mistakes. We were very horrible parents.
Caroline: You are.
Dad: And I'm sorry for abusing both of y'all.
Kim: No you're not.
Mom: What is wrong with y'all?
I was about to say some but I held back. Thankfully Caroline was older and said it for me.
Caroline: What's wrong with us? Try waiting for years until I become 18 years old to get out of that house. It never feels like home. We never feel like a family. I regret leaving Kim. I should've taken her when I left to go to college.
Dad: Well why didn't you huh?!
Kim: Oh so we're playing questions now? Since I'm the youngest one in the family, I'll ask the most. Why you thought it was ok to abuse me, dad? Mom, where were you every night? No I got a better question. Did it feel good to leave me out on the streets for me to get raped by some maniac?
I saw my mom started crying, I don't blame her. What she did was wrong and she should feel guilty. She abandoned me and never gave a damn about me and Caroline.
Mom: Well I'm hoping to change all of my past mistakes. Because we're moving you back home with us. Well a new home, we're moving to Florida.
I know she is lying. They might look all innocent right now but I don't trust them. Not one bit.
Kim: NO! I'm staying here with Caroline.
Dad: Kimberly, this is not your choice. You are going to live with us in Florida whether you like it or not. I told you that we have changed over the past year.
Kim: So have I. I've given you many chances but I learned that parents shouldn't leave their kids for their own needs. Caroline, make them leave.
I started walking upstairs but then I turned around because I just remembered that today was Jack's last day.
Kim: Caroline can you take me somewhere? I have somewhere to go.
Caroline: Yeah, I'll take you.
Kim: Thanks.
Parents: But Kim…
I had heard enough, and I didn't want to hear anymore.