CHAPTER 2

" Dad,i want to go see Aunt Nancy." I said, knowing he'd grow suspicious of why i would want to go to Maine, when he knew i hated it there.
"Why?"
" Because, i haven't seen aunt Nancy in so long, and because I need a change." i replyed, hoping that I sounded convincing.
" But Miya, schools starting in a couple of weeks." He said, now with real curiousity buzzing behind his blue eyes.
" I think i want to spend this year of High school in Maine, with aunt Nancy, and dad before you disagree, please hear me out. I was hoping, that he'd consider this atleast, because I needed to get out of Vancouver.
" Okay, i'm listening." Wow, i hadn't thought that he'd actually listen, i had just been hoping.
" Well, dad, since I only have 2 years of highschool left, I really think that it would be better if I started everything out on a new slate. I'm really sick of Vancouver, and i'm really sick of some of the people here. I know that, that is not a real reason, but you have to try to understand how I feel, please. Dad, the other reason that I want to go Maine is that, I really think that it would be better for me, if i got atleast 2 years of female time with a motherly figure." I seemed to have been rambling, and I would have continued if I hadn't seen the pain on my father's face as I said the last sentence.
" Oh, dad." I whispered trying to control the emotions in my voice.
" You know I didn't mean it like that. I love you, and I love living with you, it's just that sometimes hanging out with you and your friends, makes me feel like one of the guys, it makes me feel like a 'man,' and I don't have a problem with that. Its just that sometimes I need some girl time. Do you understand?" I turned to look into his eyes, and was surprised when I saw a tear fall down his face.
" I'll call Nancy, and book you a ticket to Maine." He said in a grief filled voice.
" Oh, daddy." I whispered as i jumped into his open arms, biting my lip to keep the tears in, as he wrapped his arms around me in one of his famous bear hugs.
" I'm going to miss you, Miya, and I know that leaving is going to be hard ebough for you, so I'm not going to make you feel guilty about leaving me with no food." He said with a smile, as tears welled up in his eyes.
" Ahah, very funny." I could barely get my laugh to sound real, as I tried to control the lump in my throat that threatened to turn into a sob.
" dad, i'm going to go wash up okay, and then I'll start dinner." i whispered, not wanting to turn back on my decision.
" Okay, hun" jin answered back as he took my face in his hands and kissed my forehead.