The Art Of Letting Go.

TAOLG 10.

That night, I didn't sleep. I couldn't sleep. Instead, I stayed up the whole night tossing my clothes in a suitcase.

"I want to start anew. Forget everything and live happy," I had said to my father after Danny had left. He understood what I was saying and he smiled.

"If that is what you want . . ." he smiled, holding me by my shoulders.

I showed him the letter I had received and he was the first family member to congratulate. It felt so nice. Reading the letter, my father understood what I wanted and immediately booked a ticket to New York the very next morning. He hugged me tight and told me he was proud. I shed some emotional tears after that.

And so I was awake, and packing my stuff. After I was done, I sat down on my table, took out a paper and pen and started writing.

Stupid Danny,

I'm so sorry for what happened today, for what my father said at the dining table. I guess, you and Tatia are having some conflicts and if you hate me, you have the right to.

Well, I'm leaving town. Yes, I am. And I mind you, I don't want anyone to come looking after me. Especially not you. But before I leave, and never see you again, I wanted you to know the truth.

Danny, life had been so cruel to me. But when I had you by me, it didn't seem bad at all. You made me so happy and gave me so much to remember. I don't know if you remember those childhood memories but every day and moment with you is a fresh memory for me. We had been such best friends, so involved in plotting stupid pranks that I hardly realised I was falling for you. Way too hard that now, I can't even get you out of my mind.

It's been a year since I realised I loved you. The feeling is mutual I guess. You know, one sided love is okay, I think. But it hurts, boy do it hurts. To see you hold Tatia like that, kiss her right in front of me - it's just simply heart wrecking.

I guess now, it's time to let go, you know. I don't want to be a bother anymore. I don't want to be hurt anymore. You love Tatia, you chose her instead of me and I guess I'm okay with it. You have taught me to let go. But one thing, I'll always love you. There will always be a special part for you in my heart. Even though I'm always going to remain a best friend to you.

Maybe in an another life, we could be together.

Until then,
Nicole H.

I neatly folded the letter and wrote 'To Danny' at the front. Keeping it in my table where it would be easy to find, I took the suitcase in my hand and sneaked out. After that, I drove off to a new beginning.

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