To whom it may concern,

If you are reading this, then I am probably dead. I know now that I never could have survived this, and I am sorry if I have hurt you. I tried, God knows I did, but the pain was too much for me. I know that you may never understand, but I will try to help.

Earlier this month, I was closing up at work. I've always hated that. It creeps me out to be alone there at night. I was walking to my car, and someone attacked me. I know it was a man. He...he...oh God, I can't even say it. He _ hurt _ me. He hurt me over and over again. I couldn't move. I tried but I couldn't. I just lay there while he hurt me.

I don't understand why this happened to me, but I must have done something awful. Why would this happen unless it was my fault? Elena, Meredith, Alaric, Stefan, and Damon: I'm sorry.

I know you must be hurting, but this was my only choice. The pain was too much. I could see it over and over whenever I closed my eyes. I even dreamed it. It's been too hard; I've never been the strong one. I just wish I could have spared you pain. I love you all. Even you, Damon. You've all been the best friends I could ever hope to have, and I pray that one day you will forgive me. Take care of each other, and Matt.

Matt: How am I going to say this? You were always there for me. You always let me win, even if it wasn't what you wanted. I love you. God, I love you so much. I'm so sorry for hurting you and betraying you. I wanted you to be my first. I wanted us to be together for the first time on our wedding night. I'm so sorry, Matt. I will _ always _ love you, no matter what.

Never, _ ever _ forget that. Remember me fondly. I love you all.

~Bonnie McCullough

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The telephone rang loudly, interrupting Stefan's kisses. Elena sighed, getting up to silence the phone.

When she looked at the caller id and saw that it was Bonnie, she answered.

"Hello?" she asked.

Maybe Bonnie needed something.

"E-elena?"

"Matt?" she inquired. "What's wrong? Are you crying?"

"Elena, sh-she... B-Bonnie is....she's... oh God, Elena, Bonnie's dead!"

"What? Matt, what happened? What do you mean she's dead?" Elena demanded.

But all that answered back was the sound of Matt sobbing.