Journal Entry 12

Author’s Note: Again I’m sorry I haven’t been writing. I took a long break but now I’m back. This time I will try and get this Journal Entries going and hoping finished them as well. Not really much left expect for a few little things here and there. Thanks for understand and Please Enjoy!
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Dear Journal,       June 6
Hello my old friend. So much as been going on that a part of me not sure what to believe. I guess I getting ahead of myself. I should tell you from the beginning. I took Ruby to school today. Normally I would have the bus take her but I needed to do a few things. I figured I would take her to school. I told Ruby “goodbye” and headed to see my friend. She was the lady who lost her husband in a boat trip. It was really hard on her. We had time to see her and tell her how deeply sorry we were. That wasn’t the interesting part of it. I finished doing some shopping and other random things needed to be done. I was minding my own business when a young lady came up to me and asked me if I was Mrs. Midnight. I looked at her and told her yes. I asked her why she asked but she softly grew silent for a while. I was a little worried but slowly she told me what happen. I was in shocked on what she told me that I could barely stand.
I asked her in the house and we went into the living room. I then asked her to tell me what she just said. She said, “Rick and I had a child together. A little boy named Richard. I wanted to let you know that because soon I will be moving away. I don’t know if he said anything but I figured I could say “goodbye” to him. Since I won’t be coming back. I have my reasons to leave. I just wanted to ask if it was ok to do that.”
I looked at her for a moment and didn’t know what to believe. I then asked her if it was true. She nodded her head. I could see there was a lot of pain. I then asked a few more questions. Like why were you leaving and what about the boy. She answered all the questions the best she could. I could tell she was tired and looked like she cried for a long time. After a few hours talking thing over, I let her see Rick for the last time. My undead heart was deeply sad. I don’t know how Rick will be taking this.
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Rick’s POV
I was outside the garden, like I always do. Ruby was in school, Chris at work and Scarlet had to do a few things. I took my time working in the garden. I love the feeling of touch plants. I was sick with a cold and for a while I couldn’t do anything. Some of the plants were not looking good and I had to bring them back to life. Then I heard Scarlet call for me. I didn’t know what was up but I came to see what she needed. Most of the time she didn’t bother me unless it was lunch or dinner time.
I asked Scarlet what did she want. She then told me that there was a lady who wanted to see me. I didn’t know what to say. I knew a few ladies in town. Mostly they came to me to ask about gardening tips. I gladly came to help them out if needed. They were some that were old and needed a little help. I figured that was what she wanted me to do. Help one of her friends or some neighbor in our area. I then told her that I would go. She was a little nervous and acted a little weird when I was leaving.
I was about to say something when I saw her. The girl that I once cared and loved. I didn't know she was back or even around. I was shocked and had so many emotions going on. All I could do was stare at her and I felt really weird about it. I didn't know what to do or what to say. She looked at me with sad eyes. I wanted to say I was sorry for all the things I have done but I couldn’t. She knew that. That it wasn’t my fault that happen. Close my eyes for a moment and sighed. Hoping, Praying that she would be gone when I open them. I knew it won’t happen but a part of me wished that.
The she said in sad but sweetest voice ever, “Rick, I’m sorry for putting you through this. I didn’t know this would happen. I truly care for you but I know you belong here. I don’t know what to do about it. What done is done. I just came here to tell you that I am moving far away. I won’t be back. I’m going to make a new life for myself and our son. I wish you could be here with us but I know you are busy. I just wanted you to know that. I’m truly am sorry.”
She looked like she was about to cry but kept it from happening. I felt sad and confused. Why, why is she telling me this now. I thought we broke up or friendship but I didn't know she would come back. A part of me just wanted to let her go but the other part of me wanted her to stay. I just wasn’t sure what to do. All I could say was, I wish you well in life and hope that our son will do well. Then I watch her go and we could hardly say “goodbye.” Just nodded our heads and she was gone. Tears flowed deeply now. That for a moment I don’t remember what was going on. All I knew was, it was going to be a long day.
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I saw Rick coming back after a long chat with his past love. Chris came home before Ruby. Ruby was visiting a friend and was doing a homework date as they called it. I wasn’t too worried about her. I was mainly worried about Rick. Rick told Chris and I the whole story. The story of how he met a nice girl. They fall in love and ended up having a child together. He was so worried about loosing his job that he had no choice but to let her go. He told us that she should be with someone who loves her. Who can stand by her side and never leave her. We then told him that he didn’t have to do that. That she was more then welcomed to live with us but sadly it was too late for that now. We were all quiet.
Chris and Rick made themselves come coffee. They tired talking about other things but it seem like it wasn’t helping much. Rick told us that he was going to bed early and headed to his little house. Ruby came home and told us about her day. We told her more or less about our day. Chris then read Ruby a bedtime story and then came in to see me. We talked for a while. How we felt bad about Rick and how soon our little girl was going to be a teenager. I was nervous but Chris told me that everything will be fine. I don’t know but sometimes he seem to know what he was saying. After that we said our “goodnights” and went to bed. Hopeful tomorrow will be a better day.
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June 15th
It was Ruby’s birthday. How times flies when your having fun. Speaking of fun, we were trying to find something really exciting to get for Ruby’s birthday. We looked around for a while. Didn’t know what we would get her. Everyone knows they teens wanted cars and what not. We looked for a nice one but not one to break the bank. Specially since we knew when she got older she would be moving out. We also had a great idea on where that would be. That you have to wait on. Meanwhile, Chris and Rick were getting the surprise ready. Ruby was in school and we would do her party after that. She wanted it family only. Not that she didn’t want her friends around but she just wanted it here. We didn’t mind that. Most of her good friends were going to move away. We were really sad about that but knew she would make more.
We got everything ready for her before she came in the door. We wished her a happy birthday and she blew them out. She was a pretty young lady. I worried that she would get a lot of guys after her but for now enjoyed her celebrating at home. Skip was happy and aged up as well. He was a very handsome young dog. We all ate cake and watch a movie. Chris and I talked her about driving. We would help her on it when she wanted us to help her. She was excited and thanked us for the care. She loved the other gifts as well. She practice some acting skills. She wanted to be in the drama club. We told her it would be a wonderful idea. We even asked her to try getting a job to save some money for things she wanted. She worked at the bookstore for a while. It was a lot of hard work but she made it through. We are really proud of her. We said “goodnight” to her and headed to bed. I can’t believe how soon our little girl will be a young adult and live her life the way she wants it.
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Well guys, I hope you enjoy this chapter. There might be two more after this. I’m not sure yet. Just because I don’t know what else to talk about since we getting pretty close to when she moved out and what not. Anyways thanks again for understand and enjoy!