Dear Dalia

Chapter 3

2/15/14

Dear Dalia,

I was hoping for the kiss, but it didn't happen he got really nervous. I want to go home and blame myself. He used the old it's not you it's me thing. I was like yeah it is you! I'm glad we can laugh about our silliness. We are so close, it helps that we've been friends for 10 years. Your funeral is coming up in a couple days and I'm really afraid to face the truth. Here in Indiana I don't have to know the real truth. Once I drive into Virginia it's going to become real. I'll see you soon.

I will love you forever and always,

Phoebe Stella Keaton

        When I walked into my room I saw a familiar face. Olive? "Phoebe!" Oh my god Olive! "Phoebe I think you know why I'm here." She tried to talk without welling up. Olive is my sister my parents had before they adopted me. She's a junior in college, she's going to be a therapist. She was close to Dal too, but no one was a close as me. Yeah I know why you're here but I don't want to talk about it. " Yeah I know." She said almost in tears pulling me close to her chest. We shared a long hug and didn't notice Sam walk in and sit on my bed. They became aquatinted again after a couple years. We talked about our memories with Dal when our parents walked in and told me to get packed because we're leaving tomorrow.

2/16/14

Dear Dalia,

I'm in the car with Olive on my right side and Sam on the other and my parents in the front. It's 7:00 a.m. and I'm very tired. Your funeral is at 5 and I'm afraid that I'm not going to be able to handle myself. I have to go because if people find out I'm writing you letters they might think I'm crazy.

I will love you forever and always,

Phoebe Stella Keaton

        We arrived at the hotel at 3:45 because we take too many stops. The funeral isn't until 5, so I have sometime to prepare myself. It's too much stress with all the people I know in the lobby, so I'm going to take a shower. I hope the shower helps relieve some stress.

2/16/14

Dear Dalia,

I know I've already written you today, but I'm in a lot of stress. In an hour your funeral will take place. I'm not sure what my emotions are right now." I'm not angry or sad, scared or crazed. Actually I'm all of those things. My heart is pounding and my head aching. I'm not sure how I am going to handle myself at the funeral, but you'll see.

I will love you forever and always,

Phoebe Stella Keaton