Promises Must Be Kept....
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Category : Stories
Sub Category : Drama
1 The beginning Just a few words about promises, and the weight of the words... -Author ... March 2008... Young male, who's working as a truck driver, driving all over Europe and East Europe, far from the family, wife, daughter, everything... Just to make sure, they have everything what they need, what they want... They had, apart from the husband, Daddy... Time is gone fast, months after months, years after years... Nothing changed, until his get a bad news from his brother... He drove somewhere in Europe, when the phone is rang... Brother -Hi Bro, I've got a bad news - he said (he pulled of to the hardshoulder) Driver -Tell me then, what's wrong? -Our Dad's went to the hospital, he's got a problem with his stomach... Probably cancer.... (Couple of seconds quite) -Well... You don't know for sure, so I think we should not worry about him. He always had problems with his stomach, after he's stopped to drink... No worries, I'm heading back to home, I'll call him when I get back... Thanks for calling anyway, catch you later... (he's hang up) 2. Home sweet home... After few weeks, truck stops at the front of the house... Daddy is home... He's wife and daughter already outside, waiting for him to get out from the truck and be with his family... They started to chat about things at home, in the school, on the road... As always... He knew there was something what his wanted to do... But after a long drive, a home made dinner, and a hot bath, he just felt asleep on the sofa in the living room... In the morning he's phone rang... His brother... -Hey, how's things? Are you at home? -Yeah, just woke up... -Did you call Dad? -Was too late yesterday, and I just woke up, so I'll call him, don't worry.. -I hope, cos never know what will happen.... -Don't even think about it, nothing gonna happen.... -OK then, I will let him know that you promised to me, you'll call him... He'll be happy... (his hang up) 3. First promise-done Author -He didn't talk with his father for 3yrs,because they had an argument, they were shouting and the argument ended up in the "You're not my son anymore! " -well... I must call him.... Don't pick up, don't pick up... -Hallo? (answering his Dad) -Ohhhh.... Hey Dad, it's me... How are you? -Hey, I'm ok at the moment... How are you? How is your family? -Well, we're good thanks... But what happened to you? Why are you in the hospital? -... I've got a stomach cancer... But hey, I will have operation on the weekend, and then everything is gonna be fine! -.... So is that true? Chris told me that, but I did not get serious... I'm sorry to hear that Dad... I will visit you before your operation, if you are up for it? -Would be great my son, I didn't see you for a while... -I know that, don't worry... I'll be there, I promise. But now must go Dad, take care -I'll wait for you, take care my son, and thanks for your call, I'm happy you kept with your promise... Bye now... 4.... Can't make it... Author -as the days just gone fast, the week ended up... He didn't went to the hospital to see his father... But at least, he called him... -Hi Dad... -Hi son, shall I have to go down? Where you parked? -No Dad, I'm sorry... I couldn't make it, cos I must go to load up, and then I'll leave again for a few days... But it's a short run, so I'll be at home by Tuesday... Then I'll go to visit you, that's 100%... (Dad's voice is shaking, but not from the anger) -Well son... No problem, I was waiting for you, but if not... Then not... I'll have my operation tomorrow, but don't worry, I'll be fine... Now go work son, cos that's really important... (his hang up) -Dad... Dad.... Hallo! (no more answer) Author -next day operation, and our driver is under pressure, cos he's want to keep up with his promise... He must back by Tuesday, and he wants to visit his Dad... 5. 3 days after operation Author -he's made it back by Tuesday, as he said to his Dad... He decided to call him... -Hey Dad, how are you?I'm back... How is your new stomach? Tell me some good news! -Hey son...I can't believe you made it haha... I'm OK now, but really... Don't worry about me, everything went well and I'll start to eat some baby food, the Prof. said that means no problem with my new stomach... And if everything is fine, next Monday I'll can go home! (He was very happy, and full of energy, with a many plans) -Ohhhh Dad, is awesome... I'm glad to hear that, and good to hear you are well... I was sure everything will be good! Anyway... I'm going to drop this load today for the Costumer, then I'll go to you tomorrow! I promise... -We'll see my son... Probably I'll visit you then... Cos you always have to do many things... Be good, I'll wait you tomorrow, bye son -I'll be there Dad, I'll not disappoint you anymore... Bye Author -they hanged up, both was smiling and thinking about next day... In the same time, he just reach his direction with his load... He was around 15min away from the hospital, where his Dad was waiting for him... The Costumer told him, gonna be 4-5 hours to unload the trailer, so he can go around in the city, or whatever... He decided to call a cab, and visit his father... But was already evening, so he changed his mind, cos he was sure, in this time, no one will let him in... 6. The day... Author -till he was waiting for the unloading, he just wanted to relax a bit, so went to the bunk and fall asleep... Around 2am his phone rang... His brother... -Halloooooo? - answers on sleepy voice -Hi brother, it's Chris... Where are you? You still unloading? -Hi Chris... Yeah I'm here... What's up??? -Ahhhhh OK then, sorry to wake you, just call me when you back... -??? That's all? OK I'll call you tomorrow morning... Author -Chris called him few more times, and every call ended up in the same words... Until his get back home... He jumped in to the bathroom, shower, shaving, prepare for the visit in the hospital... But he should call Chris also... He gets ready, so making call to Chris.. -Hey Chris, I'm in hurry, what's up? Why don't you sleep last night? You worried about your small brother? - laughing -Yeah, is true... I've been worried about you... Wait for me, then we can go together to the hospital... 20min I'll be with you... -Ahhhhh Cool-cool, I'll wait... Then we gonna drink a coffee, cos I had a long night.... -ok... Author -after 20min Chris arrived to the front of the house... He just honk in, and did not get out from the car... -Hey Chris, come on in, your coffee is waiting for you... -I don't want to drink now, just come here for a few minutes... (he jumped in to the car, and Chris set behind the wheel, with a red eyes, with tissue in his hands...) -What a.... Chris, what's happening? Any problem??? -Yeah... I didn't wanted to stress you in night time, cos I didn't wanted you to make some accident or anything... -What you talking about!? Tell me now!!!! -(Chris with tears in his eyes, giving tissue for him...) -Tell me!!! Please.... -Dad... Our Dad passed away in the last night.... I'm sorry.... (Both crying) -I won't believe Chris.... I spoke with him yesterday... I told him I'll visit him... Is must be a joke is it? -I wish... But not... I spoke with him also yesterday, he was happy, cos spoke with you, and he said looks like you not just promising, you will go... And he just couldn't wait to see you.... -(both crying more, and just hugged each other... Then find out they're going to the hospital) Author -our driver couldn't keep with his promise... His went to the hospital, as he promised to his father... But only for their father's personal belongings... He still couldn't step over... He made promises to someone, and his never seen that person anymore... In April of 2008,he just went to the funeral and only those flowers on the grave known about his pain, and about his promise, what never went true... In the same year, May, and October of 2008, he had to go to 2more funerals... His grandfather, and his best friend passed away... He crashed absolutely, then he decided to leave the country, and start a new life somewhere else... He promised, to never going back... And still keeping his word... Thank you for reading, this is my first time to write something like this, I don't know if anyone had similar year, like that 2008.... For Me....! Cos this story, is my personal story... I hope you like it guys, not thinking about the story, but about the writing... I'm waiting any comments, feedback, thank you.
