So, its very short, and similar to some of my other ID one-shots. Sorry about that. :( Next one-shot will be better hopefully.
"A message for you, Tessa."
"Thank you Sophie."
"Would you like me to help you into your gown?" Sophie offered.
"Just a minute. Let me read this note first."
Tessa gave Sophie a reassuring smile and Sophie inclined her head. "I'll just be in the hall then. Call me when you need me."
The door clicked shut and Tessa sank down onto the bed, curiously ripping open the letter. Odd, she thought. No one usually sent her mail, and she certainly wouldn't expect it on her wedding day.
Slowly removing the letter, she unfolded it and something plopped to the ground. She looked down, startled. She bent down to retrieve it and a pang of heartbreak washed over her when she saw the familiar pattern of flying birds engraved on a silver band.
She fingered the ring, staring at it for a few seconds before casting her eyes downward to the paper on her lap. She was surprised to find only a few sentences.
I cannot think of another person I would want to give this to. I wish you all of the luck in the world, Mrs. Carstairs. I have loved you against reason, against promise, against peace, against hope, against happiness, against all discouragement that could be.
But then again, suffering has been stronger than all other teaching, and has taught me to understand what your heart used to be. I have been bent and broken, but - I hope - into a better shape.
May happiness find you in your new life.
With all my love,
Will
How fitting that he would quote Great Expectations.
The pang in her chest returned once more as she read the letter again and again. She couldn't help but feel that this was goodbye. She didn't want it to be.
Closing her eyes, she reached up and unclasped the jade necklace that hung from her neck. Taking the ring, she slipped it on the chain beside the green pendant.
She stared into the glass of her vanity mirror. Two symbols. Two boys.
But only one choice.
The quotes used in Will's letter are from Great Expectations. I don't own anything!
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XOXO,
BTAITWH
