Dear Future Self

Chapter 1- How this all happened

Sophia's POV (picture above is Sophia)
So first I guess I should introduce myself. My name is Sophia Kendall Johnson and I'm 16 years old. I have a passion for dancing and playing piano. Luke used to tell me I could sing but I never believed him. I live in New York in an average sized house in a beautiful neighborhood. Well, it used to be a beautiful neighborhood, until Luke ruined it. He's my next door neighbor. I don't really know why I keep bringing his name up but it always ends up rolling off my tongue. I have dark brown hair and really bright blue eyes and I have a twin brother named Zachary who's older by 2 minutes. I also have a little sister named Charlotte who's 13. So I guess I should explain how this all happened and how my life was destroyed by a boy by the name of Luke Alex Castro.

It all started when we were little. Our moms were friends because we were neighbors and that's how we met. We started to get really close with their family and even ended up going on vacation together many times. We still do to this day and I hate it. Of course our next family vacation is next week, I wonder how that's gonna go down. We were really good friends until our 15th birthday party. That was the last time I ever talked to him. I'll tell you what happened. I woke up feeling great and so excited for the party later. I went to school and after that my friends Elena and Stacy helped me get ready for the party. It was gonna be pretty big at a clubhouse our parents rented out. We invited all our friends and family to come. Stacy was doing my hair while Elena did my makeup.
"Are you excited for the party?" Stacy exclaimed as she curled my hair.
"I'm so excited! I can't believe it's finally today!" I said happily. Now that my hair and makeup were done we headed over to the clubhouse where the party was and made her way to Luke to give him his present.
"Happy Birthday! Here's your gift!"She exclaimed, her voice full of excitement
"Thanks Sophia." He said but his voice sounded bland. He opened the gift which was a new acoustic guitar because I know he loves to play.
"Oh um I kinda forgot to get you something, sorry." He said.
"Oh... Okay." I started to tear up and walked away.
How could he forget my present. This was OUR birthday. The one where we have been getting each other presents since we were kids. I decided to just brush it off and have some fun. Later on that night, I was dancing with my friends and having fun when Luke walked up to me.
"Hey Sophia this is my new girlfriend Katie!" He said as he wrapped his arm around her waist.
"Oh hey..." I reluctantly said. Katie was the most popular girl in the entire school. She used to bully me when we were younger. Not to mention she's also a player.
"Why who might this be babe?" Katie growled.
"Oh she's just an old friend don't worry babe." Luke assured her andT  walked away.
So now I'm just an old friend. Not his life long best friend who's always been there for him through thick and thin. I was furious at this point. I stomped over to Luke.
"We need to talk." I grunted
"Fine if you insist." Luke spat as we both walked outside in the yard.
"What is wrong with you tonight?! First you forget to get me a gift and now I'm just and old friend. Not to mention your new "girlfriend" Katie is a rude, self absorbed, player who's probably cheating on you this second!" I snapped. Luke blew up.
"ARE YOU SERIOUS RIGHT NOW! SORRY I DON'T HAVE TIME AND MONEY TO BUY YOU THINGS ANYMORE! ALSO, DON'T JUDGE PEOPLE LIKE KATIE WHO YOU PROBABLY HAVE NOT EVEN MET! YOU'RE A RUDE, WORTHLESS, MONSTER SOPHIA! NOW LEAVE ME ALONE!" Luke screamed.
Those words hit me. Right in the chest. I felt like someone stabbed me right in the heart. Luke stormed back inside. Am I really a... monster. I ran through the woods back to my house. My dress got caught on a tree and ripped the whole bottom off so it was up to my knees. It was covered in mud. Once I got back to my house, I ran into my room and locked the door. I picked up the framed picture of us and threw it into the wall. The glass shattered everywhere. I threw his sweatshirt I kept out the window. After I got rid of everything that reminded me of him the slightest bit. I collapsed on the floor and cried. My room was a mess of broken glass and broken dreams. He meant it all. He really did. I cried so much it was hard to even catch my breath. I blocked his number and blocked him on all social media. I deleted every picture we had together that was on my phone. Then I realized that tonight, he even stopped calling me Sophie. That was my nickname from him. He called me that since we were little kids. I couldn't believe he would do something as cruel as that. I needed an escape from reality now. After that night,
That was the moment I knew.
A/N
Hey guys! This chapter was so fun but sad to write at the same time! I hope you guys loveeee it and have a great day and remember to smile!❤️