Months went by without seeing Blake, and school became a routine.
Twilah sat at the counter before school, eating some Lucky Charms. She focused intently on saving all the marshmellows for last. Then, her dad came in.
“Hey Sweetie.” His voice sounded nervous and close to sadness. She looked up at him, a little alarmed.
“Hey Dad, is something wrong?” She wondered.
“Ummm.. well… I’ve got some news for you.” He hesitated.
“Yes?”
“We’re moving, well.. I’m moving.” He finally spit it out. She sighed and closed her eyes as she listened to him tell her all about the benefits and details. Twilah was afraid he’d see the tears if she opened her eyes. She’d just began to get settled here.
“My job is making me move to New York.. and.. well.. I asked your mother, if you could live with her and,” Her eyes snapped open,”she said yes. I can’t keep having you move like this, Twi.. I feel like each time I move I’m ruining your life a little bit more, so you’re going to live with you mother.” Twilah was speechless.