A letter from Tom
Dear Laura and Mother,
I am writing for a sense unknown to my own heart. I only know that since I've been gone, my mind has never found the same place as It had when I was around. Perhaps this is for the best- a blessing in disguise if you will.
Laura. Where do I begin? I am terribly sorry about Jim. I hope you will believe me when I say I had not known he was engaged. I would never intentionally put you through pain of any sort. Please Laura, I heard the way you laughed when you were with him, never lose that laughter. Keep smiling my beautiful sister. I promise you will find your sanctuary one day as I have found mine. Don't be afraid to show the world your smile. Stay strong Laura. I love you.
Mother. I began this letter believing I would apologize, but now I cannot see a purpose. I admit I get lonesome and even afraid, but never do I regret leaving. One day I knew I would leave, but not under the circumstances that I had. I do wish I would have been able to leave with some sort of peace between us. I know that these words seem like empty scribbles on a page to you, but I mean all of them. I never sought to fight with you. Never. The Jim incident was not my fault. I hadn't known he was engaged. But none of that matters now. I'm asking you, mother, to forgive Laura. She is a beautiful, young woman and she will marry. She cannot help that she is shy or has a minor defect. Please, treasure her as I had and be there for her. She loves you more than you know.
And so do I.
Adventure awaits,
-Tom