Love Annalise

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Dear J,

Mom slapped me today.

I think she's an alcoholic now.

It pains me to watch her go through that.

I went to school with a bruised cheek.

Aaron waited for me by my locker.

He wondered why I wasn't looking at him or talking to him.

I didn't tell him.

I stayed after school for some help in English.

Aaron waited for me.

He gave me a ride home.

He asked me the same questions.

I told him.

He felt sorry for me.

I felt sorry for him because I dragged him into this.

Mom was home.

He walked me to the front door.

Mom asked him to stay for dinner.

He did.

Mom went out for a work trip.

He stayed over.

It was Tuesday.

He stayed for the week and weekend.

Mom hasn't showed up for that amount of time.

I hope she's okay.

Miss you.

Love,
Annalise