Stable Boy Ch. 2

The next day came by so fast; I didn't know what to do first. I decided I might as well as well make a list of what to take with me, to make sure I didn't leave anything of importance behind. I still can't believe I'll be living with Charlie and not with my mom and Phil. It feels like a dream, like I'm going to wake up and everything will be back to normal.

Since I don't have any friends here, I have no one to say goodbye to. Never thought I'd be happy about that. I guess you could say I have another reason I don't have any friends, is that I learned to be a loner, we moved a lot so I thought it best that I not to try to make friends because we'd just move again, and it would be hard to say goodbye.

Another reason I can think of is I don't fit in with their stereotype, I wasn't stick thin, I was just average, I don't play a sport of any kind, mostly because if I did I just know I'd break something since gravity loves me so much, and/or I don't wear the clothes think I should wear, instead of girly frilly things, I wear what's comfy to me which is jeans and T-shirts. Although I do own some girly outfits, only because Rene had bought them for me whenever she saw fit.

By the time I started packing, it was almost noon. I have to be at the train station by six p.m., so I can be in Texas by that next afternoon. At least I have plenty of time. I'm not really materialistic, so I don't have that much stuff that I need to take with me, just two suitcases for clothes and I smaller bag to carry on the train. The rest of my room like the furniture will be donated since I won't need them; my dad bought me all new furniture for my room down there. Apparently, Rene and Charlie had this planned for a week now and Rene didn't have the courage to tell me until yesterday. Talk about last minute.

As I was walking downstairs to take a break, I heard a quiet sobbing; it was Rene. "Hey mom, you okay?"

"Oh Bella! You startled me." she said as she put a hand on her heart. I saw that her eyes were all red and puffy, she saw that I noticed and was trying to cover up the fact that she was crying. "Yes, I'm fine." she a deep shaky breath, "Ah, no I'm not okay. I'm going to miss you so very much! Please, please forgive me, I know you mustn't like me very much right now, but I am only doing what I think in my heart is best." She looked so sincere, that as much as I'd like to stay mad at her, I just can't. Just looking at her with her head in her hands crying; afraid to look at me just breaks my heart.

"Ugh, mom, I not mad at you. Annoyed, yes. I just wish you'd talked to me first about this since I'm the one that's moving." When I told her this she looked up at me and let out a sigh of relief.

"Really?" I nodded my head. "Oh baby!" and with that, faster than I thought possible she was out of her chair, and giving me one hell of bone crushing hug. I didn't know my mom had this much strength in her little body.

"Mom, ease up. You're squeezing me too hard; can't really breathe." with a laugh, she let go.

"Sorry, I've been going to the gym while you and Phil are gone during the day." well that's new, Rene never used to like to work out. She had always hated it; I guess Phil was wearing off on her. "So, you want to sit and talk for awhile, like we used to?" It seems like ever since we moved in with Phil, we never have these talks anymore. I didn't realize how much I had missed them till now.

"Yes, I like that a lot." I smiled.

So, we sat and talked for a few hours about anything and everything we could think of. Finally, I got up and went back to packing. The only things I kept unpacked were my toiletries, my pajama's, my outfit for tomorrow, a blanket, and my dog-eared copy of Pride & Prejudice. That's all I need. I can't help but wonder though, why now is Charlie making an effort to be in my life? Where was he the last ten years? Yes, I know I've seen him a few times during these years, but it seemed like he was obligated to see me, not that he really wanted to. I guess I'll just have to ask him when I see him.

I went to bed late that night. All I could do was think about tomorrow, and what it was going to bring. When I finally fell asleep, it seemed as if not a minute later I was woken up by the sound of my alarm clock. I felt dead to the world. After a yawn and a good stretch, I got up and made my way into the bathroom to take a nice hot shower.

After the water ran cold, I got out and made my way to my room to get dressed. The outfit I picked out will make my mom proud. It's a red plaid cap sleeved shirt, with a pair of my favorite jeans, and some cute flats. I was at the mall with my mom one day and saw the shirt in a display, and I just had to get it. You could say I had a very girly moment that day! Once I was dressed, I went back into the bathroom to brush my hair and my teeth. When that was done I went downstairs to fix me some breakfast.

My mom and Phil weren't up yet so I decided to make some of my famous apple pancakes for us, and put coffee on as well. Finally, a few minutes later, I heard them wake up. Groggily, my mom walked into the Kitchen.

"Mornin' mom. Rough night?" I tried to sound cheerful, but I'm not sure it worked out well.

"You could say that." she frowned, then saw the pot of coffee brewing and smiled. "Ah, coffee. How I love you. Thanks, Bella you didn't have to do all this."

"I know, but when will I be able to cook you both this again?" after I said that Rene almost started crying, but I halted her from doing that, by shoving a plate of pancakes in her face. "Eat; we'll save the crying for later. So, she ate. When Phil finally dragged himself into the kitchen and joined us, I shoved a plate of pancakes in his face and made him a cup of coffee as well.

Once we were all done eating, and I cleared the table and put the dishes in the sink so Phil could wash them. I made my way back upstairs to get my carry-on bag made. I put some snacks on top of everything which was a book, a blanket, my mp3 player, and my toiletries. I'll keep my wallet in my pocket. A few hours later we were at the train station, just waiting, waiting, waiting for the train to arrive, so I can be on my way to Charlie's. When my train finally did arrive, we were all tears and incoherent words. "Bella, you can call me anytime day or night. A month from now if you still can't stand it well you can live with us in Jacksonville." Oh, sure now she says this.

"Bella, I know I am not your real father, but I want you to know that you will always be my daughter in my heart. I love you girl." wow, I didn't know Phil felt that way. Finally, after a few more tears, had to go and gave them each a hug.

"I love you guys!" with that I started making my way to the train. A week ago I didn't know that my whole world would be turned completely upside down today. When I finally made my way on the train and found my seat, I opened up my carry-on and pulled out my blanket, mp3 player, and my book, and settled myself in for a long ride.