The Runaway

I'm gonna show her!!!

I went into my room and packed only the important items and made sure i had enough money on me and off i went.

I got down to the gate, nobody cried out or tried to stop me, Ha! i was going to leave and no one would be the wiser, but i didnt bother me one bit, i was on my way and nothing was going to stop me.

She was going to miss me, i know she would, but i didnt care, i wasnt going to be told what i could and couldnt have, i was away and i didnt care.

This was going to be the beginning of a new life, one without all the drama i was leaving behind, yes i was on my way... nothing was going to stop me now... nothing!!!

I walked down to where my street met a main road, cars sped past, trucks rumbled and shook the ground i was standing on as they went by, screeching brakes and horns blaring, everything seemed so much bigger and louder.

I had never been out here like this before.. at least not on my own, despite myself, i found that i was missing her already, i wish she was here with me, she would make everything alright.. i wish... i wish... i wish i had packed some food.

I decided to go back... i was defeated, i knew it, i didnt have the heart for all of this.. i would go back and face the music...

She was sitting at the kitchen table when i walked in, she seemed a little stand offish.. "So where have you been?" she asked me "Nowhere" i replied, "Would you like a sandwich?" she queried "Yes please" i heard myself say.

She made the sandwich and sat next to me while i ate, i felt comfort in knowing she was near, she asked me "Were you running away?" Shamefacedly i replied "Uh huh.." she then turned her attention to my bag with all my worldly possessions in it and one by one pulled out the contents.

A comic book, my favourite action figure, a torch and a collection of rubber bands and some string, all the things a 5 year old would need out in the world.

At the bottom of the bag she found a small parcel wrapped up in a handkerchief, she carefully unwrapped it and uncovered a picture of her in a small frame, With a quivering voice she whispered "I love you son" and i replied "I love you too mum..." We exchanged the best hug ever and spent the rest of the day together.