I wrote one!
Sent
My eyes were glued to the screen of my laptop, my hands trembling as I held them over the keyboard. For an entire hour, I had been writing and re-writing one message. It was something so simple, something I did every year. I should be used to it by now, but I’m not. I haven’t accepted it yet. It’s been years and I can’t seem to accept it.
I reread my message a couple more times. “Hi. Happy birthday.” It read. “I miss you, I wish you hadn’t left this Earth so soon.” I hit enter and felt a sense of calm. I took in a quick breath and my eyes opened wide when I saw the activity status turn from away to online.
Hitori is typing…