Raised in a Gang

Chapter 43

Dear Daddy,
     It's your little girl. Well, I'm not so little anymore. It's been a while since I wrote to you. I'm sorry I haven't written in a long time; I've been busy with a lot of things.
     You have to come back soon. I miss you so much. I'm trying to get everything together, you know for college and whatnot... But no matter how hard I try, nothing seems good enough for anybody.
     I think I miss you mainly because I need a father in my life, Tyler isn't the same as having a father who's going to watch me at graduation, set me off to prom, walk me down the aisle, and everything else. I need you home Daddy.
     I miss the moments we shared together the most. The daddy-daughter movie nights, the baking we did together, when you and I went to Target that time and wore red shirts and pretended to be employees purposely to make people mad...
     Daddy, when are you coming back? I miss you.
     Sorry for blotches of ink stains all over the paper... I'm crying while writing this. It's too much for me to handle.
     You missed so much in my life. I got a boyfriend now. His name is Ray. He's a good guy, Daddy. You would like him. He does a good job at protecting me and making me feel safe.
     Daddy, how's the war?
     Not so good, huh? How good can a war be? I should stop talking now. Im babbling now.
     Daddy, you have no idea how much I miss you. I think about you everyday of my life. I can't believe you've been gone for so long. They don't even give you a break...
     I'm going now, Daddy. I love you. Stay safe. Come home soon. I miss you. <3
                                                         Yours Truly,
                                                                    Tyra