Separated (Part 2 of ???)

A week after dad rejected mom. A week of my phone blowing up with messages. Addie please. I want to be in your life again. Can you talk to your father? I couldn’t handle it. I rubbed my eyes with my palms and groaned. Dad never talked about the night of the dance, and told us to never bring it up. I didn’t tell dad about how mom was texting me. How did she get my phone number? 

Honestly, I didn’t want to care. Mom had the choice to help raise us, be with us, but she didn’t take it. Her choice. Her fault. I grabbed a pillow from the couch and squeezed it. 

What if mom wasn’t ready? It wouldn’t hurt to give her a second chance… would it? She did say she wanted to come back into our lives. I don’t know. I grabbed my phone and pulled up her contact. 

Me: Are you free anytime soon?

It only took her a minute for her to respond

Mom: Yes, dear. 

Me: Meet at Carl’s 12:00?

Mom: Sure.

I slammed my phone text and heard a buzz. I grabbed it and turned it on.

There was a text from Ashlyn.

Ashlyn: Where’s Dad?

Me: Work, why?

Ashlyn: We need to meet with mom.

Me: I already texted her. I’m going to Carl’s with her at 12. Do you want to join?

Ashlyn: You read my mind.

Me: Where are you?

Ashlyn: Finishing up this poopy date with John Wells. 

I laughed to myself.

Ashlyn started dating, and far as I heard, all the dates have been a huge flop. 

I got up and scurried to my room. It was 10, and I had 2 hours before meeting mom.

I decided to do short shorts, as it was steaming hot. I also decided to wear a Nasa shirt that dad gave me after his work trip. My hair was still flat ironed from yesterday, and I decided to leave it like that. Normal converse for shoes. I walked out of the room, and saw dad sitting at the kitchen table.

“Uh-Dad?” I asked, slowly walking towards him.

What was he doing here?! Didn’t he have work!?

“Oh, hey Addie!” He beamed, looking up from his phone.

“What are you doing here? Don’t you have work?” I could feel my hands get sweaty.

“Oh, I decided to work from home today. Is that going to be a problem?” He asked.

“No, actually. Me and Ashlyn are going to Carl’s at 12 with… friends.”

I bit my lip. 

Please have dad fall for this.

“How fun! Is Ashlyn on her way home now?”

I grabbed my phone from the couch and nodded.

“We will be done about 1 or 3.”

“That is quite long to be at Carl’s.”

“We are not going to stay there forever. Probably go see a movie or something. Don’t worry, I will tell you when we are on our way home.”

I kissed him on the cheek, just as Ashlyn came inside.

“Are you ready Addie?” She looked and saw dad.

“Yup, let's go have fun with our friends.” I winked at her.

“Ahh, yes.” She swung her keys around her fingers, as I walked outside.

“Bye Dad!” She called out, after we got outside.

I got into Ashlyn’s car and we drove away. She gripped the wheel tightly, and I watched as she looked panicked.

“Don’t worry Ash. All we are doing is seeing mom.” 

She nodded slowly and sighed.

We finally made it to Carl’s. We got inside, and saw mom sitting at a booth.

“How many?” The lady asked.

“We are joining that lady over there.” I pointed over to mom.

She nodded, leading us over. Mom gave us a small smile as we sat down.

The lady brought us water and left.

“You two girls have grown up so fast.” She said in awe.

Ashlyn smiled as I stood there, uncomfortable. 

“Now, Mom, why did you want to come back into our lives?” I rested my hands on the table, leaning forward. 

“Addie…” Ash whispered.

I sighed and leaned backed.

She swallowed and started to talk. 

“Your father’s sister worked with me for a couple of years. I didn’t realize it back then, but when she asked if I knew you guys, I knew I made a mistake and needed to get involved with your life.”

“I went to your sister first.” 

I stood there in shock.

“No, you went to me first at the dance. I remember.” I shook my finger.

“I texted your sister first though.” 

I grabbed my cup and took a sip. 

“Does your father know you are here with me?”

“All he knows is that we are here with friends.” Ashlyn responded. 

“You lied to your father?” She gasped. 

“Did you really think dad would let us see you after what happened at the dance?” I scoffed.

She nodded and laughed.

“So are you going to let me into your family?”

“I don’t think so.” I turned around to see dad.

"Dad?" I asked in fear

"You lied to me, and decided to go to your mother?"

Why did dad have to ruin everything?! Mom walked up to dad, and sighed.

"Mark, you can't keep your kids from their mother. You know that."

I looked at Ashlyn who was smiling like a dork.

"Dad, please just understand." I begged.

He sighed and looked at us.

"I'm sorry for leaving you. I wasn't ready. I'm ready to be apart of their lives if you let me."

Dad sighed.

"I don't know..."

"Can you at least think about it?" Ashlyn asked.

"I guess. However, you can't lie about seeing your mother okay?"

Me and Ashlyn nodded quickly, smiling.

Our family was slowly coming back together.

Heyo children! I hope you enjoyed part 2! I can't believe I wrote this the day after part 1. If you have not seen part 1 yet, please go check it out! It was a Collab with the amazing Maya Emerson. Go check hers out as it took my breath away!! Thank you for reading, I will be posting part 3, maybe next week? Make sure you follow me as I post once (maybe twice) every week! Till next time my sweets! Byeee! *huggies*