Chapter 9

I cleaned my face and wore my glasses as I opened my locker only for a paper to fall at my feet.

I picked it up curiously and it read, 'From Charles,' making my heart constrict painfully.

I opened it with shaky hands as a tear slipped down my face.

Dear Camilla,

The first day I set my eyes on you in the classroom, I knew behind those pair of eyeglasses lies a very beautiful and special girl. I'm so heartbroken writing this letter to you and I want to say sorry. It's such grief, I had to leave without getting to say goodbye and see that lovely and cute face of yours one more time.

I didn't wish to leave but my parents got angry especially my mum when the school authority reported I got into a fight.

My mum made sure of it, that I was transferred to a farther school, I tried to convince her and with the support of my dad who doesn't want his reputation to be spoilt by me saw it to be a good idea.

Please, don't put this blame on yourself, it's not you