Under The Influence

My eyes wondered around the room while I was sitting on the soft, comfortable couch. Today was the day I will meet some one that will probably be in my life forever. And unfortunately its not a little sibling or a pet or anything like that, its my new stepbrother.

For two and a half weeks, my mom and her new husband, David, will be on their honeymoon or whatever. I’ve met David though, he lived with us for six or so years, the time they’ve been together. I don’t call him ‘Dad’ because he’s not my father, and he never will be.

But David has two kids. But sadly, his oldest one has nothing to do with him and wants to stay far, far away from his father and his brother. David’s youngest son, the person I’m about to meet for the first time ever in person, Niall, moved here a few days ago so he could see his dad and all.

I’ve seen pictures of Niall and I’ve seen some of David’s old home videos and stuff, but I’ve never really met him. My mom gave me a key to Niall’s house. She said I would have to wait an hour or so because he was working today.

My mom has met him though, a few times. Its just that apparently something went wrong in the past and caused David to lose all connections to his kids and they didn’t want any thing to do with him. Until now though.

I read the letter Niall wrote him, it came in the mail a week before the wedding which occurred just three days ago. The letter was kind, and truthful. I only know so little about Niall’s past already, so I might actually find out what happened that caused what happened to them or whatever.

Dad,
Mum told me about your wedding. Congrats for you and for Stacey. I’m sorry that I can’t make it. I have things to do for a few straight days. Sorry. But as for you, I am wanting to move to Memphis so I can see you. Its been a long seven years. I’m sure you’ve changed. And you’ll be surprised on how I’ve changed. I’ll probably be able to get a flight the day you leave or whatever, so I might not see you right away.

So I guess I’ll see you soon. Call me when you get this, well call Mum’s house line. Its still the same number, it always will be.

-Niall

David’s from Ireland, and some how he ended up in Memphis seven years ago and met my mom. For a year they were ‘just friends’ but then after that they hit if off, not meaning in a dirty way but seriously. They clicked and realized it was more than just some coworker friendship.

I don’t really know much about Niall, or David’s past. But what I do know is that Niall got a job right away at a café, David said he’s always been a determined person. Determined to do well in anything he does. So that’s a good quality for anyone to have actually.

My mom told me that Niall and I close in age, only two or three years different I think, I can’t remember right though. But as for me and my hidden past, I assume Niall will be a good person to be friends with and to have in my family.

Hopefully things will go smoothly. David and my mom have arranged for me to live with Niall, because their small two bedroom apartment was getting too small for me. Besides, I hated living all cramped up and hearing them talk and all that lovey dovey stuff people do to each other.

I’d rather live in a spacious, open house. Like Niall’s. And my mom has told Niall I’ll pay half the rent, half the bills. I’m just wanting to meet him already. I’m a nervous person, and I’m nervous that he won’t like me as a person or as a friend at all.

And to be honest, I’m hoping he’s a nice guy too. Because I need some one to lift my spirirts. I need some one to get my mind off my dad. And I need someone who will be a friend and a brother to me.

I’ve always wanted that. And I might, might, just get it.

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