Matter of Trust

by Sydney Bauer

  Now, today is a day for truths, so before I go, there are four things I really need to say.

  First up, I don’t want you to worry about me. You were always worrying about people, Rob – but I’m a survivor and no matter what, I will be okay.

  Secondly, I want you to promise me that you’ll look out for Mike. He’s still sitting alone you know – after all these years, and while that’s my fault too, I think maybe you are the only person who can make him feel good about himself – and he deserves to feel good about himself, Rob, maybe more than anyone I know.

  Thirdly, when it comes to Chris, Becca and their family, I ask that you never speak of me to them again. It’s them that I’ve hurt the most, and they deserve a new life free of the girl who never knew when to quit.

  Finally, if I never told you before, I need you to know that I love you, Rob. I’m a better person for having known you – even if we never speak again.

  Think of me every now and again, will you? Not like I am today, but like I was back then. And I promise I’ll think of you too, and I’ll be proud that, no matter what, you will always be my friend.

  M x