História Shifter Academy - Freaking mother

CHAPTER 2

  When I reached the kitchen, I found my dad sitting by the table holding the newspaper, but instead of reading it, he was looking out the window, deep in thoughts. I think he didn’t saw me coming because when I spoke up he nearly fell off his chair.

“Why were you talking with mom, and why didn’t you tell me anything about it?” I told him, going right to the point. While recovering, he said. “Why were you listening to my conversation missy?”  His voice sounded angry, but I knew better. He was turning the table on me now. Smart.

“That is not the point and you know it. I heard you talking with her and saying something about you taking me to her. Care to explain what it that all about?” He looked at me with terrified eyes. I smiled. He didn’t expect me to gather that much, but come on, who else could he possibly be talking about? I am sure as hell it was not the neighbor.  

He looked at the floor, and took a deep breath, and then exhaled loudly as if he was a stubborn little boy. It was kind of cute, and I suppressed a grin. Stop it Kayla, we are in a serious conversation. Without looking at me, he said while rubbing the back of his neck. “I’m sorry Kay. I didn’t want you to go with her, but I may not have an option. Your mom thinks it’s dangerous for you to stay with me right now. There have been some attacks around here and it’s safer if you go with her and start your training earlier. Then you can defend yourself when you come back.” He said looking up with a forced smile. I tried to take in everything he just told me. Attacks? Where? And why I didn´t know anything about this? I really did not want to go with her, but I could understand why they wanted me to. I confess, I was actually a little excited to start my training earlier then the expected. What most upset me about this plan, is that if it wasn’t safe here anymore, then why would dad stay behind?

I walked closer to him and hugged him, resting my cheeks on his shoulder. “I understand what you are saying. But what about you? What are you going to do? Can’t you come with me?” he let a deep laugh escape his lips. Lifting my head so he could see me in the eye he said with a mocking face. “Are you worried about me?” when I nodded he said “Well, then stop right now with that. Kay, you know damn well that I can take care of myself. I am a big strong boy now. You will see, when you come back I will be here safe and sound.” I couldn’t help but smile and hug him tighter before releasing him and taking a step back. I knew he could take care of himself, but it was normal for me to worry about him. My whole life has been only us against the world, and I think I wasn’t ready for that to change just yet. But I knew one day it had to. Is not like I could stay living with him forever. That would be just weird.

“ok, ok, I understand what you are saying. How long do I have to stay with her?”

“Probably 2 years or so. At least until you are fully trained. Then you can come back.”

Urgh. That was too much time. “Right. Will you visit me during this period? And you will have to be there after I change, promise?” I told him with a hopeful smile.

He smiled back and punched me on the arm playfully. “Of course I’m coming. Wouldn’t lose it for anything in the world. And I will visit you at least once a month. Now, if is everything settled, then I suggest you start packing. It’s a long trip, and we are leaving early tomorrow.”

Rubbing my arm where he had hit me a little stronger then I had predicted, I nodded and walked toward the stairs. But before I reach it my dad called me and I turned around to look at him.

“I love you Kayla, even if you turn out to be a moose.” I smiled, I love you too, I thought, going upstairs.

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After getting everything ready for the so not wanted little trip, I lay in bed and started thinking things over. I knew I would love to start my training. I used to practice fighting on my own, without dad ever knowing. I didn’t improve much, once the teachers were my favorite karate movies. I know, I know, I am lame. But can you blame me? Is not my fault that I am addicted with fighting.  I would also like to be around other people my age, since the only friends I‘ve ever had, were from my neighborhood. And they were like, 5 people, including Kevin.

But at the same time I was excited about all of this. I wasn´t looking forward to meet my mother. I know that would be everyone’s dream if in my situation, but if she never bothered to meet me before, then why should I care? And besides, what kind of person leaves someone as wonderful as my dad behind? She really must be a monster. Or she doesn´t have a heart. Or maybe she is an alien, who knows? Heck no, if the last one was true, that means I would have a green skin and that would so not match the color of my eyes. My last thought made me giggle. God, I’m stupid, and I really need to get out more.

When I was done thinking about how I would be if I was from another planet, I heard a weird noise from my belly, and for a second I thought there was something wrong with me. I was getting worried because the noise was getting louder, but then I realize that I was just hungry. Duh. I decided on going downstairs to fix me something to eat. I realized that dad wasn’t at home anymore (only God knows what he was doing) so I turned on the radio where it was playing Linkin Park. I started dancing like crazy while I made my favorite sandwich of tuna with cheese. Because a sandwich without cheese, is not a sandwich.

After I finished eating, I went to my room, and grabbed one of many books that I haven´t finished, and start reading from where I stopped. The book was about a girl who couldn´t read. Hum, ironic isn´t it? With the book in hands, I couldn´t stop wandering about how my life would change starting tomorrow. How I wouldn´t sleep in the same bed, or that I would finally meet my mother and wouldn´t have to study at home anymore. Yep, I would not miss that at all.