‘I’d love to have a dance or listen to him laughing in the store or hear the familiar knock that announced my precious Valentine’s delivery, just one more time’
My Dad was never one to shy away from opportunity, he tried it all. He was a taxi driver, a dance instructor, an office clerk and he even enlisted in the army. In our small town, he joined the Masonic lodge, had a seat on town council and played hockey with the other Dads. He and my Mom raised five kids in a house attached to the local general store. He called everyone “Brother” and it became a term of endearment between his friends and his customers.
My face lit up and I felt nervous as all eyes turned to me. But what I mostly remember, is feeling like the most special girl in school. As math class finished, I heard the familiar knock on the door. Dad entered with a smile and his usual “Happy Valentine’s Day Presh.” By Grade 12, I had softened my stance, but by the time Valentine’s Day rolled around, I didn’t have the nerve to tell Dad that I was recanting my decision. After all, it doesn’t seem like much of a gift if you have to tell a person to give it. And besides, I deserved everything that wasn’t coming to me.
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