I remember watching the car peel out of the garage and drive away, I didn't
understand what was going on. I walked out of my bedroom and down the hall.
I could hear Papa crying that wasn't a good sign. I stood in the doorway
and waited to see if he would notice me. He did. He came over and scooped
me up, plastering on a fake smile and carried me back up to my room.
"You should be in bed chere." He said putting me on my bed and covering
with my duvet. I smiled up at him, if he was happy I was happy. He kissed
my forehead gently and turned to walk out.
"Why did mama leave papa?" I asked. A foolish childlike question from a
foolish child. He just turned around and the smile faded.
"She don' love us anymo." He said, another tear slipping down his face. I
didn't like seeing my Papa cry so I got out of my bed and wrapped my tiny
arms around his legs.
"I love you papa!" I said shooting him a smile. He crouched down and hugged
me.
"Love you too chere, what do you say we take a trip?" he asked. I nodded
enthusiastically. So we packed a few essential things and hopped on Papa's
motorbike and drove all the way here.