All About The Ride

Hey, Elliott.

Im not doing letters. If I do this right, everyone will think its an accident.

Im making an exception. I can trust you with this, cos your a good friend.

I have to tell you IM SORRY. Im gonna do something. A shitty thing to do to a friend. But I can't see any other way.

Your gonna come down from the English corridor any minute. Im gonna convince you to come out with me tomorrow. Gonna say Ciara will be there, that'll do it.

Wel'l ride our bikes up Whaleback Ridge. I'll wear my dads old helmet. Its bashed up and a bit too big. That should help. I want this to be CLEAN CUT. I don't wanna be hanging around dribbling and whatever. No offence to those folks, but I'm doing this because I want to be gone.

When we get near that bend halfway up, the one with no barrier, I'll slow down and let you get ahead so you won't see what I'm doing. You won't be able to stop me. I'll enjoy the sun and breeze a bit, and then turn the bike and go over the edge. Head first, right on to the rocks. Should be quick. Hope so.

If I go alone, people might suspect I did it on purpose. So your my cover.

If anyone thinks it's your fault, you know, legally, use this letter to get out of it. I, Chester Davies, of sound mind and body yada yada yada. I'm choosing this. It's got nothing to do with you. If I get it right, you wont need to do that.

If it works, if everyone thinks its an accident, please burn this note. My Catholic parents wont understand me doing this. If I disappear, they'll be better off. Happier, even. In the long run. But ONLY if it's an accident. If they know I ended it, I dont know how they'll live with that.

Sorry again. I hope you can forgive me. And thanks, man. In advance. For saying yes. (I know you will.) For being there. Means alot to me. And you know what, I'll enjoy the ride. You. Sun. Breeze. Free.

Chester

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Word count excluding note: 366

Submitted on Sunday 11th August at 11:29

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