Unable to look at her eyes, her mom said, “Britt, we’re sorry.
We’ll celebrate later, I promise.”
After giving it some thought, Britt decided it would be for the best if she left the house for some time. So, she called Mrs. Anderson, Justin’s mom.
With a shaking voice she said, “Good evening, Mrs. Anderson. I want to ask you for a favor.
But I don’t know how to…”
“Go on, Brittany. What is it?” Mrs. Anderson replied with her sweet voice.
“Can I stay with you guys for a while?
I’ve had a fallout with my family and I need to get out of here.”
Justin’s mom didn’t hesitate. “Of course, sweetheart. You’re always welcome here.”
Britt packed her things and headed towards the front door.
“I’m leaving,” she said. “I need some time away from this house, from you.”
Her mom tried to stop her, but it was too late.
In the weeks that followed, Britt was able to find a job and eventually, an apartment. She ignored her parents’ calls and didn’t want any contact with them.
However, years later, when she was about to graduate from college, Britt decided to give them a chance for redemption so she called them on the phone and invited them to her graduation ceremony.
She believed they owed her to be there this time.
Sadly, the history repeated itself.
On the day of her college graduation, Britt’s mom and step-dad didn’t show up.
The reason why? Iris, who was pregnant at the time, had a craving for a particular cake from a sweet shop in the next town and they got stuck in traffic.
Just like the first time, they excused themselves with a lame text message.
This was yet another blow from the people who were meant to be Britt’s biggest support. Following the ceremony, Justin found Britt.
“They didn’t come, did they?” he said softly. “No, they didn’t,” she answered.
Justin was always there for her, he felt like the closest person she had in her life, and eventually they started a relationship and moved in together.
Britt was happy with how her life turned out, but the ache of her parents’ absence from her life was something she needed time to get over.
Looking back, Britt learned that even when given a second chance, some people will waste it, and they will disappoint you over and over again.
