It was soon December. Max and Henry's birthday months.
Sadly back in September, their schedules had been changed and they only had 2 out of the 8 classes together. It was rough on max. Since at home it was her parents starting to fight nightly. It hurt her emotionally a LOT. The one smiling parents when she came home were often times out of the house. Leaving her home alone. Max didn't have anyone but Henry. It was sad to think or even say. But no one accepted and loved her like him.
It was the day before her birthday. Henry though was busy with homework , mainly a huge science project. Max was turning 12 tomorrow. December 14th. Tomorrow was also a Friday. Max knew Henry had planned something special for tomorrow. She couldn't wait to see what. It was the only think keeping her going. Having to Blair music nightly and get away from her parents. She felt so alone but tomorrow would be better. With that she closed her eyes in her room and somehow managed to fall asleep
Early the next morning , she woke up. She jumped out of bed and got dressed in a nicer outfit. She wore a nice pair of pants and a nice hoodie. Though Henry wasn't in school. He was apparently out for the weekend. This shocked max. He didn't tell her he would be away. He never did this. He always told her. The day turned from good, to horrible. The teachers said happy birthday but she could care less. She felt so alone and scared. Her dad barely remembered it and mom didn't.
If this is the new normal, me spending less and less time with Henry, then. I don't want to live. I can't do this alone. why is my life such a shit show right now? My parents can't even talk to each other without yelling. Today was suppose to be a good day. With her best friend, and them laughing. But it was boring and dragged on. She was about to go to bed when someone knocked on the door.
When she opened it though it wasn't anyone. All that was left was a photo. Max slowly hesitantly reached down to pick up the photo. What she saw, brought tears to her eyes. Then on the back was a note. " happy birthday maxine, you didn't think I forgot your birthday did you?, cause I didn't, but Henry did." It said and it was signed Clarissa.