After finishing a long day of class lessons for my friends... the evening came, the exact time to talk with Dan.
—I'm having a really, really, really good time...
I responded cheerfully as I was hugging my knees on my bed.
[I can tell by the sound of your voice; it shows me how happy you are Ameri... That you are happy... it also shows me that you don't need me anymore].
Dan replied in a thick, muffled voice, although I didn't mean to make him feel that way.
—No! Of course not!
[just kidding]
He started laughing on the other end of the phone, while I blushed with worry.
—Dan! You always play these jokes on me, I'm not a kid anymore!
[I know... I'm not a kid either.]
He answered me firmly.
—you may have grown up, but you know...you're still a little childish sometimes Dan.....
I grumbled as I spoke.
—By the way, how are you doing at your new home? Are they treating you well at your new school?
[yeah... Unlike the small apartment where my mom and I used to live, this place is bigger, plus it's not that far from her new job].
"I would love to be able to try Liliana's food again, she cooks so delicious".
I thought meanwhile my inner little me drooled just remembering it.
—I'm so happy for you two, your grandmother must be a wonderful person.....
[well to give me a big house, I guess she is, I don't deal much with her, I barely see her on weekends].
—And school? Tell me! Did you make any new friends?
[one or the other... Everything else remains the same].
He could be heard at the end with a sigh. That meant that my best friend was still the same popular guy as in our previous school.
—very popular guy
I replied sarcastically
[I'm not popular... They only come around because I'm Alpha... These people are nothing compared to you Ameri.]
"There he goes again denying everything"
—Of course not! I am unique!
I exclaimed proudly
—Still don't get into trouble
[That's what I should be saying to you].
I pronounced mockingly
—You know well that I'm not the kind of person who sits with my arms crossed, besides, they brought this on themselves.
[the great heroine Ameri, if you're in trouble she'll save you...]
I laughed at the way Dan was saying it.
—what a thing to say... It's already been a year since that incident and you always remind me of it -3-
[sorry, sorry... it's just that I still find it so funny the way you helped that Omega]
—Liam... his name is Liam
[yes Liam...]
—you have to remember his name
[and why should I?]
I laughed softly
—because very soon you're going to meet him
[huh? what are you talking about now?]
—all right, I'll tell you! I wanted this to be a surprise, but you know I'm not very good at that.
talk excitedly.
[For as long as I can remember you've never been...ha, ha, ha, ha, but tell me what's this surprise?]
—I'm going back to the city!
[what?]
—didn't you hear? I told you I'm going back to the city!
I expected Dan to answer me quickly, however, I could only hear his breathing a little bit.
—Dan?
I called out to him, which after a pause he answered me.
[Are you serious?! Don't be kidding Ameri?]
—Of course, I'm not kidding you, I'm serious about what I'm saying!
[this is a big surprise! I can't believe it!]
—well believe it
I replied with a smile
[will you go back to your parents?]
—no... I'm going back by myself, remember I mentioned to you that I would apply to college?
[yes I remember]
—well, the college I'm going to apply to is the one in the city
[but where do you plan to stay? Or will you just finish your studies and come back?]
—for now, I am talking it over with my parents
[and how did they take it?]
—Let's just say... At first I thought not very well.
I started telling Dan about what happened that day I told my parents about my choice to move to the city.
—Well?
I asked waiting for a response from both of them, as they both looked at each other a little worried....
—Ugh...this...this...this is kind of a surprise
My father answered
—I thought you were going to study at a university near here.
—That was the idea, but... But after comparing the university in the city with the one here, there is something that one has and the other doesn't.
—And that is?
—The career I want to study International Business.
I knew this would take my parents by surprise, although one part was for my studies, the other was also to stay closer to Liam.
—I know they don't have to answer me immediately, of course if they don't want me to do it I won't force them to accept either, I can understand that....
They both looked at each other and smiled at me
—Of course, we agree!
answered my mother with a slight smile
—Believe it or not, I already knew which college you would choose.
—Hey? How?
I asked a little surprised.
—A few days ago, I saw that you were very focused on checking in detail the university in the city.
He let out a small laugh
—In that aspect you are very much like your father, when he is concentrating on something there is nothing or nobody to distract him and much less do they feel when they have someone watching them.
—Exactly, but I can feel you, honey.
I tried to smile when I saw that they were affectionate with each other.
—I tried to smile when I saw that they were affectionate with each other.
Said my father
—So... That means it's a yes!
I exclaimed the last with a smile.
—You will travel to the city to go to the university that you want so much.
I was so excited that I went up to my parents to hug them.
—You guys are the best! I really appreciate it! I promise I won't let you down!
—We know...
My mother answered...
—but let's be clear honey...after a few months we will go to live there...
Said my father
—I won't leave my daughter in the hands of that brat!
—Brat?
The only person my father calls that name is Dan.
—You mean Dan?
—That's right! There's something about that boy that I don't like....
my father pronounced with a suspicious expression.
—Dad... Dan is my best friend since I was a little girl, you should accept it by now.
—He wants to steal my baby and I won't allow that!
"Dad and his hallucinations...if he did, I would have figured it out in the first place"
—I'm not a baby anymore... Besides, Dan will be in another college
—then better... But still try to always be alert, you never know when people will attack.
—You talk like I'm going to a place full of criminals.
—It is!
—All right, if I run into a person like that... I'll give him a big blow!
I answered with my fist in the air
—That's my daughter!
—You two are hopeless
Pronounced my mother with a smile as she shook her head.
"What can I say...I can't deny that I am my father's daughter."
—well now you know my parents' answer... [I'm very happy for you...].
[I'm very happy for you...]
—thank you...
[By the way Ameri, can you put your cell phone on loud voice]
—out loud?
[if so...please do, please do]
—of course...
"Why would you want me to do that?"
Already put my cell phone on loud, Dan started talking a little louder.
[Hey old man! I know a good nursing home where you can stay when you get back!]
I listened intrigued by what Dan was saying, until the door to my room burst open causing me to startle.
—Listen, you brat, I'm still young!
my father answered, snatching the cell phone from my hands.
—And don't even think that I will let my daughter stay alone in the city, so don't even think of doing anything to her!
Seeing such a situation I couldn't help but sigh and call my mother.
—Mom!... Dad is eavesdropping on my conversations again....
When my mother heard me, she appeared smiling behind my father with her arms crossed and a somber look on her face.
—Mark... we've been over this, no eavesdropping behind Ameri's bedroom door.
—I-I just happened to stop by, honey... I really did.
My father replied nervously as he saw my mother's frightening aura.
—Dan, tell your mother that the candy she sent me was delicious... Soon I will send her some candy from here too so you can both share it....
[thank you very much Mr. Eliam]
—well let's leave you two to talk alone
Said the last my mother as she said goodbye dragging my father out of my room... While I tried to smile seeing such a scene
"Daddy sure is a masochist!"
—sorry about that...
[don't worry, I have a lot of fun teasing your father].
"Even though the years go by my father and Dan still get along the same way."
—well, I'll let you rest, I don't want to bother you anymore... I know you will have a busy day tomorrow...
[You would never bother me Ameri...talking to you makes me really happy.]
Hearing him say that I couldn't stop my cheeks from blushing slightly.
—me too...it makes me happy to talk to you too Dan, even if we are not close, being able to hear your voice makes me really happy....
[I can't wait to see you again Ameri...]
—like you don't see me on Instagram...]
[it's not the same as seeing you in person...]
—you're right... Even though you've hardly changed at all, your appearance is still the same since I moved....
[that's because I don't upload anything to social networks, I don't like pictures...]
—well, when I'm back there we'll take a new picture to renew the picture we took when we were eight years old...
[okay...]
—now yes bye, bye
[rest...]
After finishing my conversation with Dan, I put my phone aside and lay on my bed with my arms open looking at the ceiling wall....
"College girl... Kya! I'm so excited!"
I screamed internally as I kicked my feet from excitement.
"This is all happening so fast!"