Present Day ~ July 15, 2011
He's here. Everywhere. Watching, waiting. He leaves me notes to remind me.
Every time I come back to the studio, I feel like I'm going to throw up. Every time I'm walking through the streets, I feel like I'm on display. I'm scared for my life everywhere I go.
His notes tell me to pretend he isn't here.
His notes tell me to keep looking for the man he needs.
His notes tell me not to worry. That he has plans.
And every note comes with another box of matches. And each time, I strike them, even if I don't think he can see me. Just in case.
I keep going on with my life in Wallen. But I don't laugh anymore.
I smile, but I don't forget to keep an eye on the crowd. I never see him, though. I never catch him watching me, but I know he's out there. He has to be.
I feel like I'm dying, every single damn day.
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