I had been walking for long that day until I came back home. I was deep in thought, and nothing could make me relax and forget about some things I worried about. My thoughts turned out to become the voice inside of me, a shy whisper I couldn't imagine myself without. It was a part of me.

My behavior was more than just weird, but it seemed impossible for me to stop being depressed. I was thinking about Eva, Eric and Daniel... I felt them, I heard them, but they didn't.

When I came into the house, I saw my mom who was telling me how much she had been worrying about me. Mom tried to stop me, seizing my hand.

"Darling, where have you been? Did anything happen? Are you okay?" She was asking me more and more questions. I besought to stop it. Then I turned to her and said.

"I'm fine, mom. I just need to stay alone. Please, don't worry."

I hoped that my words calmed her down and she went to bed, but I didn't check if it all went that way. I changed my clothes, took a quick shower, but nothing made me fall asleep. I didn't even think of closing my eyes that night.

Social networks and favorite music helped me to spend those long hours. I imagined that I was locked up in my own world, somewhere far away from that universe that tightened me and didn't want me to leave. My cage. I was like a bird that longed for freedom.

I was in such thoughts when I heard the sound of a received e-mail. Having paused a song, I checked the mail. The letter was marked off and the name of the sender was in bold type. It was supposed to be someone I knew.

When I opened the newest one, I started reading. The plot couldn't make me listless.

"Dear Sophie, no matter what you feel to me, I need to tell you something to reveal the truth. There's no doubt anything can't keep you calm. You cannot make up your mind, having a desire to help your friends and be happy at the same time. Maybe even now you're thinking of the propriety of your doings. You're a trustworthy friend I lost once, but still so naive. Some things never change, right?
Your loyalty to Eric is exaggerated. In your opinion, he is just a talented, kind-hearted, handsome guy, but you should learn something worth telling. I'd like to know the story he told you. I'd be glad to know what truth he wished to reveal, what lies he decided to use. You don't have to believe me. I'm not trying to influence your opinion. I just don't want you to feel trapped and confused.
The reason for his move was not only his wish and possibilities. He knew what he had done and what trouble he had got in. He was the only one who ruined my first and most important concerts in my career as a singer and a vocalist. Eric broke the instruments in order not to let us play. The concert was stopped, without even being started. I was dishonored in front of everyone and lost the chance to perform to famous producers. Eric was afraid of punishment, so he moved. He had to leave the university and choose a new college. This gambler will get what he deserves. I am almost sure everything he told you was a lie. This person is just a trouble-maker. You'll learn all the truth some day, but I can't share all the secrets with you at present. Don't you want to be disappointed in someone you like that much? I know the answer.
Yours, Daniel."