Never Forget
I stared down the pier to the sea. I couldn't see her. I couldn't see anything but water and sand. I didn't understand what was happening, and yet I knew exactly what it was. Andrea had fallen, a fall there was no way she could've survived. My best friend had died. All because she was so insistent on having an adventure.
Unwanted tears fell down my face and I looked away from the sea. I leaned against the edge of the pier and just cried. I didn't move, I didn't know what to do. How was I supposed to go back to class and tell everyone what had happened. How was I supposed to face anyone knowing that Andrea was dead because I couldn't convince her of the danger. Andrea was dead because I couldn't reach her. I couldn't save her. My best friend was dead because I couldn't do anything.
I looked at the box in my hand. I wasn't entirely sure how it got there, I wasn't entirely sure what it was. All I knew was this voice had said 'Give it to the person you trust the most, when the time is right' just as a hand reached out and passed it to me. Just after Andrea fell. I couldn't understand what it meant, when would be the right time? Was it supposed to be my Aunt I gave it too… Did I truly trust her? Did this box really matter? How important could it be? It was just a box, it's just a box. A box has no importance compared to what just happened.
'Remember me' Andrea said just before she fell. Just before she couldn't hold on any longer. Remember me, as if I could ever forget her. As if I could ever forget my best friend. As if I could ever forget the fun loving girl who always led me into trouble. Problem is this time she can't lead me out of it, like she did every time before. This time it's just me.
Just me. I had to get out of this myself. This was the time I needed to be strong, and the time I felt most weak. There was only one thing I knew for sure, and I made a promise out loud 'Andrea Yates I will never forget you. I'll live my life to the full. I'll live for both of us. I love you, Andrea, I'm sorry'
And I meant every word.