Good Morning, Arizona! Kaleb Richardson (essential books to read TXT) 📖

I am happy we’re official. I look back at all the things I’ve said to her and about her in high school. All the negative things between us. And here, she was the one who genuinely cared the most. Cared so much she’s literally my girlfriend. We moved away from home together. It’s really interesting to look back on. We cuddled each other the rest of the night and eventually fell asleep in our positions.

I woke up in the middle of the night. I had a dream about dad. He came to me from the clouds. He hugged me and talked to me about the afterlife. Told me how happy he was with mom. Then we were back at our home in Vanetta. Living like we would have if I wouldn’t have gone to the party. It woke me up fast. Thankfully, Cindy wasn’t still cuddled up to me or I think I would’ve hit her in the face, hard. Accidental, of course. All the talk during the day about dad probably influenced my dream. And that’s when I decided to read his letter to me. I was living a good life. Cindy and I were happy. I hope he is watching over us. There is no better time to read it than right now. I got out of bed and grabbed the letter from the dresser. I went to our upstairs living room and sat down. Turned on the table lamp beside me and finally opened up the letter.

Dear Heather,

My only child. My only daughter. You’ve made life beyond worth living for. After the passing of your mom, I was unsure if I could make it. But I stuck it through because I know that’s what Elle would have done. And I knew I couldn’t just abandon my little girl. I raised you to be a better woman than I was a man, and I succeeded. You’re a blessing to everyone who gets to meet you. I’m excited for you to start school at South Cal State and meet even more friends! Everyone will love you; not as much as Elle and I though ;). I’m sorry about what happened at the party. I know if I was a better father, I could’ve stopped it. I should’ve known. Derrick and Cindy had told me their story as well. I’m happy that you didn’t get drugged because I don’t want to know what would have happened. I’m sorry about your accident that put you in the hospital. I’m sorry about what you’re going to go through with this baby and at the clinic. It could have all been prevented and I believe it was my fault. I know you’re a strong woman. You’ll become an even better woman with everything you’ve experienced. I’ve watched you grow up. I’ve raised you well. And now it’s time for you to spread your wings and fly on your own for once. I’m sorry I won’t be there to see you graduate college. Or see you become successful. But please know that I’ll always be there. Tonight, is a night that I get revenge; for you, for us, for your mom, for me. We have been through hell thanks to these people. And they will see the consequences of fucking with the Hendricks’. I’m sorry that the last time you saw me was in that hospital. I just didn’t want you to see the me that I am right now. I gave you a hug and told you I love you. I’m currently getting drunk enough to man up and go through with my actions. I will not sit in a cell for the rest of my life and not see my daughter grow even more. With that being said, I’m going to kill the Gladys’ and I am going to kill myself. When I’m dead, I’ll be able to guide you. I’ll be there. However, not physically; I’ll be there. Thank you for delivering my letter to ComBox and burning your mother’s. Your mom and I love you so much. I know you have the strength, knowledge, courage, and integrity to go on. And continue to go on. Follow your heart. Follow your dreams. You’ve been through the worst and now begins your best. I hope my beach home suits you well. You will find true love. You will succeed. You will see how hard and harsh the world really can be, and yet you will still strive. By the way, I can sense the romantic tension between you and Cindy. Go for it! I will always support you. I love you, Heather. I always will.

Love,

Dad

I began to cry. Must’ve been loud since Cindy came out and sat with me. She held me in her arms as I cried and walked me back to bed. I put the letter back on our dresser for me to frame tomorrow. I’ll put it right above dad’s ashes. As I stare at the bracelet still on my wrist; looking back at all the hardships and battles I’ve been through. Thank you, Derrick. Thank you, dad. I’m ready to live my best life. I’m ready for you and mom to guide me. I’ll be reunited with both of you eventually. Goodnight, dad. I love you.

Epilogue

“Look at her. Striving. Just like I knew she would. She’s such a beautiful young lady. I’m so grateful for Cindy to be right beside her through this life. Through university. They’ll succeed. She will succeed. I love Heather. The only child. Watching her grow up to become the woman she is now… it’s… wonderful! I just want to see her happy. I know she lost me, but I don’t want her to cry over me. I want her to use this loss as motivation. I know she will eventually. She already has, at times. I rid the world of the evil that would have haunted–and possibly hunted–her throughout the rest