I awoke to the sun streaming in through the window. I reluctantly got out of bed, knowing it was going to be just has horrible as yesterday. I laid there for awhile, thinking about what do that day. When I actually got out of bed, it was almost 9:00. I yawned loudly and went down to make breakfast.
I dug through the kitchen, settling on a bowl of cereal. I pulled out the box, but paused when I saw the bright pink piece of paper. I ripped the post-it off and read it carefully.
Claire,
I can only imagine how hard this is going to be for us. I'll
call soon. I love you with all my heart, which I have left with you.
I want you to go out and have fun! I miss you.
Rob
I sighed and put the note with the rest. I ate the cereal slowly, savoring each bite. When I finished, I put the bowl in the sink and went upstairs to change. I threw on a comfortable pair of jeans and a t-shirt before going back downstairs. When I got back downstairs, there was a new message.
"Hey Claire, It's your dad. Wanted to know how you are doing. Call me back." I bit the inside of my cheek and called my dad. It rang 4 times before going to answering machine. Figures, he's not home.
I sat in the loft by myself for a few moments before decided to head over my dad's house. I made my way down to the parking garage and got in my car. There on the steering wheel was a bright pink post-it.
Claire,
I'm still jealous of your car, but I'm glad your getting out of
the loft. Tell your dad I say hello! I love you.
Rob
I smiled and stuck the post it on the back of the passenger seat. The car purred to life and I slowly maneuvered my way out.
The sky was bright blue, barely a cloud in sight. It was a beautiful day, which brightened my mood a little. I pulled into my dad's neighborhood and drove up to his house. I parked my car in the driveway and walked up the sidewalk to the front door. I twisted the doorknob, but it didn't open. It was locked. I sighed and dug out the key hidden under the doormat.
The air conditioner must have been on all morning, because the house was icy cold. I climbed the stairs to my room, which looked exactly the same. I knew that I left a few things here, including a sweatshirt. I burrowed through the drawers and pulled out the light blue sweatshirt.
I curled up on the couch and flipped on the tv. There wasn't much on, but I settled on an old movie. I wasn't paying much attention to it, my mind was wondering to Rob. I didn't even notice the tv turn off.
"Claire?" I snapped out of my trance when my name was called. My dad was standing in front of the tv, a puzzled expression worn on his face. I sat up and smiled weakly.
"It's really lonely in that loft." I tried to laugh it off, but it came across as forced. My dad sat down next to me and sighed.
"I can understand. It's pretty lonely around here too." He put his arm around my shoulder and kissed the top of my head. "So, have you heard from Rob yet?" His tone was hesitant, as if he thought I might start crying at any second.
"He called me yesterday. He's really excited." I rested my head on his shoulder and sighed. "I really miss him."My dad stroked my hair and we sat quietly for a moment.
"I think there is a surprise for you on the dinning room table." I sat up and looked at him. He just smiled and pointed down the hall. I got up slowly and walked to the dinning room.
When I reached the dinning room, I say there was a piece of paper on the table. I picked it up and looked at it. It was a plane ticket. To Ireland. I dropped it and sat down at the table. I could feel the tears returning to my eyes. I tried to hold back the tears of joy, but I couldn't. Water came streaming down my face and I went back to the living room. My dad was sitting there on the couch, beaming. I sat down next to him and buried my face in his chest. He laughed when I looked up at him.
"I'm- I'm going to Ireland." I felt my cheeks burn with excitement. I could hardly see through my tears. My dad just smiled.
"Tomorrow."
"What?" I sat up and looked into the sea blue eyes that he passed on to me.
"You're leaving to Ireland tomorrow."