The One

Step 8: Learn To Accept

Step 8

Learn To Accept

Mmm... Sunday a day of rest, relaxation and no mention of anyone of the male gender from a certain Miss Wright-Wait.

What is that doing there?

I put it in the bin. I threw it out. I never wanted to see it.

And now it's sat there, on the kitchen counter; the pristine package placed perfectly on the side.

Dad... It must have been dad who took it out.

Slowly, I made my way closer to it, picking up the package in my trembling hands as one question sprung dominantly into my mind.

Why does he want me to have it? She was the one who broke his heart.

Ripping away at the delicate paper, I, uh... I couldn't help but feel a small sting in my heart, seeing the glimmer of jewels inside. Her jewels.

Mum's charm bracelet. As each year of my life went by another charm was added. I even picked out the little elephant. Oh, and the rose. It was beautiful just like her. I always wanted one, just like it.

As I thought back to the memories surrounding the precious, silver jewel, the little gift tag fell away like the rest of the abandoned paper.

'To Jess,

I want you to know that despite everything, I will always be there for you, for my little girl, even if I may not be in your life as much as I wish anymore. I will always look out for you

Love Mum x'

And with the words laid out in front of my eyes, a low voice choked up behind me. "Please don't throw it away again. You may not want it now but trust me, I'm your dad I know you, you'll want it someday, Jessica".