Dear Janet, You're Ugly

Weeping Soul

Janet's POV

Dear Janet,

I know this may seem strange. To receive letters from people you haven't met before. That's got to be the weirdest thing yet. But it feels as if we've known each other since childhood. I know that's weird to say but it's true at least for me.

I know dad has reached out to you. We were hoping to hear from you but we understand it must be hard. I'm sorry I couldn't deliver this letter myself. I was so afraid that if you saw me you'd run away.

I'm the eldest of us three. There is me Keri, and then our other sister Helen. We saw pictures of you the other day, I hope that doesn't sound too weird. It's all so complicated how we found out about you. I hope we can all sit down and talk things over.

I was able to find the cafe where you work. Maybe once I gather the guts to come in we can sit and talk. I know the holidays are approaching and we were hoping you would come by for dinner. I'm told I make the best honey glazed ham.

It would mean the world to dad to have you over for dinner. I've left my home address and phone number if you need to reach me. There is so much I want to share with you. We are all so eager to meet you.

Anyway, I hope you consider stopping by. We want nothing more than to have you with us.

Love,
Your Long Lost Sister Keri

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I stabbed away at my half-eaten sandwich as Amy chatted my ear off. "So tell me what are you doing for the holidays? Erin was thinking we should head to the mall to meet Santa" she grinned.

"Isn't there an age limit? We would be the only big kids there" I huffed shaking my head. What were we? Toddlers? It was too childish for me.

"Come on Janet it's the holidays! Quit being a grinch! Anyway I wanted to invite you over for dinner it's going to be catered". She clapped her hands excitedly with a toothy grin.

I immediately shook my head. "Can't. I already have plans" I grunted stabbing the already torn-up sandwich. Peanut butter gushed from the sides.

"You could always come over later. It would mean a lot to me" she gushed grabbing my arm. Her almond eyes grew large begging me like a lost puppy.

I sighed deeply before giving in "No promises" I warned narrowing my eyes at her. Just then I felt large hands cover my eyes and all I could see was darkness.

"Guess who" the voice cooed softly against my ear. I gulped in panic and ripped the hands away from my face. My eyes glazed over his hands praying to the lords that my foundation hadn't rubbed off.

"You're an idiot" Amy growled at Erin before attempting to hit him. I took a few seconds to catch my breath watching the siblings fight each other. The bell finally rang and I left the two siblings to their own devices.

I thanked my lucky stars that I had a free period. I grabbed a seat at the back of the library where a bunch of red bean bags rested. I dropped my bag before pummeling into the bean bag and letting myself sink. There was no better feeling than this.

I decided a nap was in order so I shut my eyes as the slight tapping of keyboards lulled me to sleep. I was about to let the darkness take me when I heard loud whispers coming behind a bookshelf.

Now I was never one to be nosy. I was one of those people who carried on about my business. But sometimes that overwhelming curiosity strikes you. It begs you to listen in and by the sound of the harsh whispers, I knew this was serious.

So as discreetly as possible I maneuvered my body in a weird position. I leaned a little to the right so that it looked as if I had been resting. Well in all honesty my back was screaming in agony.

This is your fucking fault! I told you we should have used better condoms!

I arched a brow as I recognized Barnie Greco's voice. She hadn't been in school for a whole week. She wore baggy sweatshirts most of the time and most people were clueless.

I'm too young to be a dad! Get rid of the thing!

The deep voice of another was someone I didn't recognize. My neck began to ache so I positioned my body once again my arms flailing at my sides.

I'm against abortion, you know that falcon! You're just going to have to step up it's your fault we are in this predicament!

I'm not playing house with you! Get rid of the little shit. I wasn't the one begging to go raw! Figure this crap out yourself.

Sudden footsteps moved from behind the bookshelf. I moved back as if I hadn't been listening. The fleeting footsteps left and soon silent cries were the only thing that could be heard.

Apart ome felt bad for her. How unfortunate it is to have the one person who you laid down with walkout when things got tough.

I sighed deeply before leaving the library and the weeping soul behind the bookshelf.