Chapter 1
Another day.
Another day pretending to be okay for my mother's sake.
I lost my father when I was thirteen. He and I had the greatest bond a father and daughter could have, he was always there for me even during heartbreaks from boys. He was my Prince Charming, my best friend.
But it all changed that night September 9 in Canton bridge lake. He was run over by a psychotic man, I still remember that day like it was yesterday that I'd last seen my dad after I went out to the movies.
I still wonder, if I hadn't called my dad to pick me up that day he would still be here. It is my fault he's dead.
Flashback:
My dad and I are walking on the walk side of Canton bridge lake.
"I just can't believe how Sara didn't notice Rebecca's weird behavior earlier it would have saved her from all the killing part," I say my dad chuckled beside me.
I'm discussing the movie I just watched with my friends. The Roommate. Great movie just a different perspective.
"Oh neens, it's a movie it's supposed to have drama and some sort of action," he says with a smile.
"I'm just saying, I mean you could notice all the red flags except Sara choose to ignore them," I say rolling my eyes playfully.
My dad just laughed which made me smile. I love talking to my dad about everything no matter what it is about.
"Okay, come on," he says walking across the road, I follow behind him but not before I pick up my phone that had fallen from my pocket.
"What are you doing Nina?" I heard my father ask from the other sidewalk of the bridge.
"Coming! I just dropped my phone." I said while walking across the road suddenly a white car is coming its way.
I froze on the spot, dropped my phone and it was all too quickly. I felt someone push me onto the sidewalk then a loud thud echoed through the lonely night. Then I saw him. My dad is on top of the car.
No this can't be happening.
"No! Dad!" I screamed at the top of my lungs. He was there laying lifeless.
I ran towards him and kneeled screaming my heart out.
"Help! Help! Somebody help me!"
"Please daddy don't go," I said in between sobs
No response.
I feel like my world is crashing down.
"Ah!" I cried, tears pouring down controllably.
"Please, dad! Don't leave me!"
No response.
I grabbed my phone and dialed 911. At the second ring, they picked up. "911 what's your emergency?" The lady asked
"I need an ambulance! Please, Canton lake bridge" I say screaming in panic and sadness.
"Okay honey, calm down, what happened?"
"My dad just got hit with a car!"
"Ambulances and polices are on their way-" I hang up
"Please, daddy! Please, don't leave me! Not yet! Please." Then it hit me. My dad is dead and he isn't coming back.
My dad was dead.
Ambulances and cop's sirens ringed around the bridge. I'm never seeing my dad again.
End of flashback.
I looked up from my book to see Jacob and his friends bullying some kid, looks like the guy is new I haven't seen him in town. I moved into Watford four months after my father's death.
"Come on guys, now he knows," Jacob said while he and his minions follow behind him.
I saw the guy on the ground, 'why isn't he standing up?' I grabbed my bag and put it over my shoulder while my book was in my hand.
I watched as Jacob and his friends were at the exit of the park while walking toward the guy, I offered him my hand so he stands up. Surprisingly he took it, I thought he wouldn't because it would be embarrassing for him.
"Thanks," he said as he got up and adjusted his clothing. I nodded and took a look at how handsome he is.
He's much taller standing up I thought he would be around 5'9 or something but he's much taller. Maybe 6'3, with his hazel eyes and his almost black hair. He is truly handsome but stupid if messing with Jacob.
"You're new here." I stated. My tone of voice was not surprised. He let out a sigh and nodded.
"That obvious huh?" he mumbles giving me a small smile which I don't return.
"I mean it is obvious when you mess with Jacob" I explain he nods.
And I start to walk away. There is no need for me to start a conversation with someone who I will most likely not see again.
Or probably.
"I'll see you around then" I turn around and frown he gives me a small smile.
I usually don't help the people Jacob makes fun of or hang out with, now why did I?.
