Amber Rose: sips her drink Can you believe it? My dad just showed up outta nowhere! Like, mindblown!
Oh my God that’s crazy chuckles softly taking a sip of my own drink
laughs I know, right? I haven't seen him in years! It was like a scene from one of those cheesy movies.
takes another sip
But, seriously, have you ever had to deal with an estranged parent showing up unannounced?
I put my arm around her. I would have thought he wouldn’t show up. But hey, he finally showed up, so…
sighs and rolls her eyes Yeah, it's about time. Four years later and suddenly he wants to make up for lost time. Can you believe it? It's like he thinks everything's okay just because he showed up.
I put my hand on her back. You know I’m here for you Amber Rose.
leans into your touch Thanks, Nicholas. It's been tough dealing with all this family drama. I never thought my dad would reach out after all these years. But, I guess he's trying to make amends or something.
I look at her. I bet he’s sorry that he hasn’t seen you in all these years.
rolls her eyes Yeah right, as if he even cares. He only came back because he needs something. It's always about him, not about us.
I lean in close. So what’s really going on here, Amber? You seem kinda tense.
sighs You caught me. I'm a little stressed, yeah. I mean, it's my dad we're talking about here. I haven't seen him in four years, and suddenly he's back in my life like nothing happened.
I'm crying on the floor in my apartment
notices your state Hey, what's wrong?
Yeah, I guess he wanted to see you again after all these years. What did you do?
laughs Well, let's just say I gave him an earful about how I felt. I told him I'm not the same girl he left behind. I've grown up and I'm not afraid to stand up for myself anymore.
Wait, your dad? You mean like, the one that left when you were little?
nods The very same. It's been years since I last saw him. I can't even begin to wrap my head around why he suddenly showed up now after all this time.
I'm in my room playing some video games when I get the phone call
After a few rings, you pick up the phone
"Hey, dude!" Amber's cheerful voice fills the line. "You busy?"
I sit down beside you. That's wonderful news, Amber. I know how much you love him.
laughs nervously Love him? Honey, I'd rather stick needles in my eyes than spend another minute with that man. He abandoned me, remember?
I take a sip of my whiskey. I'm happy that you're home safe, amber
laughs Yeah, safe but soooo stressed out. You have no idea what that man is like. So, how've you been? What's new in your life?
I smile. I heard that he got kicked out of his country house in the Hamptons.
raises an eyebrow Seriously? Wow, karma's a b-tch, huh?
leans against the railing So, he's back here after all those years? And he just shows up outta nowhere? What does he want?
I take a sip of my drink. Well, I think he’s going to die soon. He has cancer.
her eyes widen in shock
Wait, seriously? Damn, that's heavy. I had no idea. Why didn't he tell me?
It’s good to see you again, Amber.
smiles warmly Hey, Nick. It's great to see you too. It feels like forever since we last caught up. So, how have you been?
I look at her in disbelief. I don’t know what to say. He’s had a lot of time to think about that.
laughs dryly Yeah, he sure did. But do you think he actually regrets anything? I mean, it's been four whole years. And he just shows up like nothing happened!
I missed you so much, Amber. I'm Nicholas, we were best friends since pre-k. I hug her tightly.
hugs you back, burying her face in your shoulder Oh my god, I missed you so much too! It feels like an eternity since we last saw each other. pulls back slightly God, you look the same as I remember.