A Turn Of Events

Introduction

I stood outside at a rest area and stared at my phone in disbelief. The headline on my home town news channel had words that I never wanted to see in my whole life. I dropped down to my knees and proceeded to throw up my mornings breakfast and fall completely down to the ground. I started to wail at the loss of my best friend since I was five years old.

I noticed everyone staring at me so I quickly ran onto the tour bus and shut my self in the bathroom as I started to read the newsletter on her death.

Teenager, Tessa Hopkins, Commits Suicide Because of Bullying.

Unfortunately, we have lost the life of a beautiful soul. Tessa Hopkins, born on May 14th, 2003, was seventeen years old when she made the decision to end her life, On June 12th, 2020. In the saddening letter that she left behind, she had wrote:

                                      Sadly, I cannot stay in this world any longer. My suffering must come to an end. And know that this is not my family or best friend, Cai Wyatt's, fault. I have been bullied for years and I have not been able to speak up about the problem. I am sorry to break the hearts of the people who love me, but my time has come. I hope everyone is well and I hope everyone can move on. 

                                             Much love.. forever,

                                                                                               Tessa Hopkins

Police are currently investigating students, with parent permission, about this incident. That is all on the suicide of Tessa Hopkins.

I quickly grabbed the bathroom trash can and vomited as I cried. I felt anger start to rise and I clenched my fists. I wasn't angry at Tessa, I could never be. I was mad at myself for not being there for her. She had told me she was having some issues at school and I didn't understand that it was because she was being bullied and all I ever did was complain about my problems. 

"Cai.. Hunny.." My mom knocked on the bathroom door and I just continued to sob on the toilet. 

"At least let me in so I can hold you" I unlocked the door and she quickly pushed into the bathroom and pulled me into a giant bear hug. I continued to sob as my mom rubbed my back and gave me a kiss on the head. 

"Darling, what do you need to feel even slightly better?" My mom asked as she grabbed some tissue paper so that I could blow my nose.

"I need to be a normal teenager. That's what Tessa has and would want for me" I stood up and out of my moms hug. 

"But you have more shows scheduled?" My mom stood up as well and gave me a disappointed look, similar to a scowl. She's right. I have about twenty more shows left on the tour and I'd hate to let my fans down but I can't continue this way of life.

"I need this.. please mom" I had my hands together nervously and she sighed.

"I'll tell Leo to give refunds and to prepare a public statement." She sighed and then walked off to find Leo, our manager.

This is the start of my new life..

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Hi guys! Just a quick statement.

If you are feeling suicidal, please talk to a loved one or call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255 or visit their website at suicidepreventionlifeline.org , my DM's are open as well if you would prefer to talk to me.

 I am here for you and you matter, you always will.

But thank you for reading the introduction to my story that is currently in the works. Make sure to like and give feedback!

~H