Where did you go?
When i first laid eyes on you, i did not know at that time... That the word 'forever' could be so fragile and fleeting that day i lost someone important to me. There are many metaphors about life. But i paid them no heed. I was young. I was invincible. I could do anything.
Then suddenly that metaphor came crushing down like a billboard.
Life was a soap bubble. It takes only a single breath for it to burst.
Colleen Campbell
How do you like it?i got it at half price back at the convenience store.
Colleen Campbell
Pretty lucky, huh?
Colleen Campbell
I guess part-time jobs have their perks
Ray Campbell (15 years old)
...
Colleen Campbell
What's wrong? You've barely touched your food.
Colleen Campbell
I thought lasagna was your favorite?
Colleen Campbell
sorry... I could only afford the ones you could reheat over the stove...
Ray Campbell (15 years old)
Lasagna's your favorite too.
Colleen Campbell
I know. like i said, pretty lucky-
Ray Campbell (15 years old)
Your portions much smaller than mine, big sis.
Colleen Campbell
Hm... I'm not really hungry.
Ray Campbell (15 years old)
That's a lie. You've been working extra hours with just a sandwich in your bag.
Colleen Campbell
It's fine. I promise. Besides, you're a growing boy.
Ray Campbell (15 years old)
...i wish i could work too.
Colleen reach out and Ruffle her beloved brother's hair playfully.
Colleen Campbell
No you won't.
Colleen Campbell
You're going to rest up. Get better, then I'm going to have you working eight to five and still have the time to give me a massage.
Ray Campbell (15 years old)
Will i even get better?
Ray Campbell (15 years old)
I'm always sick...
Colleen Campbell
I'm sure you will someday.
Ray Campbell (15 years old)
But when will that happen? I want to help you too. I'm useless.
Ray Campbell (15 years old)
😳
Colleen Campbell
Don't you go emo on me, kid. You're not useless... You're brilliant!
Colleen Campbell
Look at those little gadgets you tinker with. I could never do that!
Colleen Campbell
I'll bet you make a good engineer or inventor someday.
Ray Campbell (15 years old)
😟 some day...
Colleen Campbell
Don't worry about it! The way you are now is enough to make me happy.
Colleen Campbell
Now eat that lasagna before it gets cold.
Ray broods for a bit and spoons the pasta on his mouth. In just a few bites, it has already disappeared.
Colleen Campbell
*Smile fondly*
Colleen Campbell
(Don't worry mom and dad... I'll take care of him. please, watch over us.)
Colleen Campbell
Ray, wake up! You have class today!
Colleen look at the kitchen, but ray isn't here. The bathroom is also empty.
Colleen Campbell
Ray, this isn't funny! you'll be late!
Colleen heart is pounding, she rush into his bedroom and she can't see anyone.
Colleen rush out of the door, ignoring the hot and sharp pavement hurting her bare feet.
The cold air touching her cheeks and make her tears feel like ice.
That day, Colleen one only brother disappeared without a trace.
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