The Moon 2 // bradley simpson

eighteen

58 Graham St
Bondi Beach
2026, NSW

Dear Skylar,

To answer some of your questions;

My family are doing great. Natalie still does her photography. Mum cooked her potato bake the other night actually. I also went out to play golf with Dad the other day and he only got 1 hole in one this time. My Mum was actually expecting you to be with me when I came back. I told her what happened and she was pretty angry at me.

Yes I do still think about you. In fact you've been on my mind ever since the day I first met you. I don't want to write this, knowing that this letter was a lie so I have to be honest.

I still love you more than you could ever imagine and I doubt that I will ever fall out of love with you. But the time that I spent with you in Australia was too much. We went from one day, feeling so happy together and then the next day I would be just as confused as I was before.

I'm not sure why you're actually writing all these letters when you've probably got him to talk to. I'm angry with myself for ever thinking that if I went back to see you, everything would be the same again because it's not.

But in saying that, I don't regret travelling across the world to see you. Because now I know how you feel and how I feel. It will take long for things to be back to normal for me but that's alright I guess.

I hope that Lucie is doing well. I still can't believe how amazingly strong she is. If only I could be as strong as her.

I'm sorry I wasn't there for when you visited your dad. I wish I was there to hold you because I know it would've been tough.

I know that I'm being selfish and I'm sorry. I keep talking about how I still love you and I want to hold you but I'm still not there.

Last thing I want to say is that I'm sorry for running away. I did what I told you not to do; run away from all your problems. So I'm sorry.

Just thought you'd like to know.

Sincerely,

Bradley Will Simpson

Date Mailed: Sunday, 30th of October