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Submitted to Contest #189
“It’s been five years since you left… The hardest day of my life. The day that changed me… The day that I thought it was over. I vividly remember that cold day. How the wind slapped me in the face as I ran down those steps. I remember the hospital smell. I remember the sound of the sirens coming to save me. I remember your sterile breath that had the stench of liquor all over it. I remember the way your dimples covered your face every time you smiled. I loved watching you blink and read and write and look and be. I loved you. And you hurt me...
“Did you send it?” “Yes,” I said and jumped back on my bed. “Are you okay,” she asked. I looked back down at my scar. I felt a big lump start to form in my throat. I shook my head up and down. “Yeah,” I began. “I’m good.” She looked at me and smiled. “Listen, April May if you need anything Im right next-door. I’m glad your okay. I really really really am.” I chuckled and said,”Thank you Rose.. goodbye.” She then closed my door and made her way out. I grabbed one of my braids and twisted it around my finger. I then grabbed m...
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