Chapter 5: "Barely Breathing.."

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Text from Derek, to Keri, /10/27/2011.

"Thank you Keri.. For always being there for me. You're my best friend! But, I can't live like this.. Like an addict.. Please understand. I can trust you. Tell everyone not to be sad. Tell them that's my only wish. Okay?

I Love You Keri.."

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I replied almost immediately.

"What?! Wait, NO!! Don't go Derek!! You're not an addict, you just need help, that's all.."

He texted back.

"I'm sorry Keri, but I don't know what else to do..!"

So many thoughts raced through my mind, but only one managed to be sent to him..

"I love you.. So Much Derek!"

He didn't reply.. Oh my God! What if he really is trying to kill himself?!!

Without any second thoughts, I ran over to the only place I'd imagine him being.. Harlem Park.. I circled the park almost entirely, until I found him..

Standing on the ledge of the bridge..




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