Six Letters To You

♚ Letter Two ♚

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The girl blew out the twelve candles on her beautiful Nemo cake. The huge crowd of people standing behind her whooped and cheered happily - her parents, her relatives, her neighbours, and the boy. But, she felt unhappy. Whether it was the ugly braces that she now donned on her teeth, or the new acne that implanted itself on her face, she felt sad. 

After receiving a countless number of birthday wishes, the girl finally got a chance to hide in a corner and wallow in self-pity. She decided where she should go. No, not the bathroom - there were mirrors everywhere in there. She did not need to be reminded of her predicament. 

She finally decided to seek refuge in the attic. 

It was pitch dark in there; and she seeked comfort in the darkness. As she rested her head between her knees, tears began to form in her eyes. 

After ages, the door to the attic creaked open, and a small figure stood before the girl. The girl raised up her head when she saw the boy's hand reach for the light switch. "Don't switch it on. I don't want to be seen looking so hideous."

The boy dropped his hand in defeat, and went to the girl's side and sat down. He put a comforting hand over her shoulder, and squeezed it encouragingly. 

"You're not hideous Kaylee."

"Yes, I am. Who could be uglier than me? Braces and pimples, I might as well stuff my head in the toilet bowl!" the girl cried even harder. 

The boy remained silent for a while. Then when he finally spoke again, he used his hand to lift the girl's chin before he spoke. Staring into the girl's eyes as he said, "Listen Kaylee, you are beautiful. No matter what you say, I find you beautiful."

And surprisingly, the girl stopped crying almost immediately. A smile found its way onto the girl's face. Perhaps all she needed was an assurance, an assurance from Kade. An assurance that she was not ugly like what she thought, that she was beautiful. No matter what.

That happened seven years ago, Kade. I still remember that incident. It was a living nightmare for me; having to wear braces and having to battle angry acnes that exploded all over my face. But, you did not despise me. You stayed by me, you cheered me up when I felt inferior of myself and you encouraged me. 

But I did not do the same for you. I was not there for you when you needed me, Kade. I am so sorry. 

Love,

Kaylee xxx

There was loud pounding on my bedroom door. Setting the paper down, I staggered towards the door. Not to open it, but to check whether I've locked it well enough to prevent my parents from breaking in. I have cooped myself up in the room for three days.

My stomach ached from hunger; I have already finished my stash of chips in my cupboard, and my bloodshot eyes made me look like a zombie. But, I couldn't let myself go out of the room. I couldn't let myself just carry on with life, as if nothing has happened at all. Because, that would mean forgetting Kade. And I would never let myself do that. Ever.

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TADAH! :)

Another chapter of SLTY. :D It may seem cliché to you, but I hope you don't mind the cliche-ness of the story. And I hoped that it evoked a certain emotion in you. :D Yes? No? 

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-Calistarilarila <3