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             Dear Erin,         30.08.34

I know I said I was going to stop writing, I lied. I need somebody to talk to right now and you are the only one. I have felt heartbreak again, but not as bad. Christina has been cheating on me for the past six years. I have been so oblivious. I caught her tonight when I came home early from work. Do you want to know what's worse? I caught her with Luke, my best friend. Or so least I thought.

I can barely look at her anymore, Layla can't either. Layla has grown into a beautiful young woman at the age of 15. I get the feeling she is becoming depressed. I've tried talking to her but she keeps shutting me out, I'm taking her to therapy next week. Even though it didn't help me with the phase I went through with you, I hope it will help her.

My mum also died of alcohol poisoning last week. Her funeral is tomorrow. I am quite sad over that. I'm scared that I'll get bad again, Erin. But I know that I have to stay strong for Layla.

Why is this world so much of a struggle?

All my love still,

                    Michael Clifford

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