Moving was one thing I hated the most. I grew up in Barcelona and loved my home there. When I turned fifteen we moved to Madrid and my parents promised we wouldn't move. We've been living in Madrid for three years but we've changed houses six times. But now we were moving to San Diego. A completely different country on a different continent
"Do we have to move, Chelsea won't be happy about this" I told my dad
"Sebastian we have to move. I know I promised but you have to finish your last year in USA" my dad said trying to coax me
"But I can't leave my girlfriend mom" I said to my mom. If I couldn't get dad on my side I should be able to get my mom to see reasons with me
"I'm really sorry son. Look on the bright side, you can come here for college." My mom said folding my clothes.
"Why don't I just finish the year here and graduate in USA?" I asked them trying to bargain with them.
"You only have till Saturday to pull your shit together" my dad cussed and my mom shot him daggers
"Language" she warned
"Am I meant to break up with her, we've come a long way to just break up" I plopped on my bed and sighed.
"I know son,you can work out a long-distance relationship. Then you can meet in a year and half" My dad said and Sat beside me.
"It's not so easy. I'll be in another continent" I said
"Just try to make her understand, I know you love each other and you can make it work. Take her to dinner tonight and tell her about it" my mom said. "You guys can work something out" she added
"I don't know how a long-distance relationship is going to work but we'll try" I said and ran my hand through my hair. I grabbed my keys and my phone from the top of my side table and left
I called Chelsea and she picked on the third ring. I asked her to meet me where we first met. I was going to make our last date a memorable one. I had it all planned out,it would be perfect 'i hope'. Smiling to myself,I laid a blanket close to the pond.
Chelsea walked to me with a bright smile. She hugged me and sat beside me
"Hey babe, what's the date for?" She asked. I knew she hated surprises but I had to try. "You know I hate surprises,I'm not even dressed for a romantic date..." she said and continued ranting. I kissed her and shut her up.
"I just wanted to spend some time with you" I said and placed my head on her thigh while we watched the sun set and night time came.
"Why?" She asked. She sensed my discomfort and was eager to know. I had to tell her now
"I'm moving" I told her
"You're going back to Barcelona? It's not far,we could visit each other" she said still playing with my hair
"Not this time" I told her,sadness laced in my voice while I sat up straight.
"But it's in Spain right?" She asked
"I'm moving to San Diego,USA" I told her and watched her mood change
"You better be joking" she said and stood up. She was upset but there was no hint of hurt in her eyes. I knew she would be angry but I thought it would hurt her cause I know I am hurt
"Chelsea my parents are making me move. I really want to stay with you. You know I love you" I said pleading for her to accept this.
"You love me but you won't stay with me, what's the point of our relationship. Are you telling me I wasted a year and eight months to be dumped cause you are moving your stupid ass to another fucking continent" she yelled. I held her and pulled her close to me.
"I never said we were breaking up. We can work this out before Saturday. I love you please understand. We can communicate and I could visit you" I said still pleading but she pushed me
"Are you trying to say I don't understand" she yelled again. I'm getting confused,if I didn't know better I would think she's trying to start a quarrel but I believe she's just angry
"Stop putting words in my mouth" I said in a calm tone and I think it spiked her anger
"You really wanted to dump me" she said while I stood staring at her. Did she not get the part were I brought the idea of a long-distance relationship "well I'm smarter, I'm dating someone else" she said and smiled at my angry face
"You're just saying this cause you're angry"I said trying to believe my words rather than hers
"I'm very much serious and now that you are out of the picture. I don't have to hide my relationship and my perfect boyfriend" she said and walked away with a huge smile plastered on her face.
I walked to my car and went home. I was ready to leave Madrid. My plans were ruined and I couldn't stand the atmosphere in Spain. I punched the wall in my room and slide down the wall crying.
"How could she do this?" I thought to myself
I was ready to leave.