Hello, my name is anika

2. Aunt M

HI. I'm here.

Sorry. I've only been here for a few seconds. I'll put it on.

Because I didn't want to look like a fly?

Sorry. I didn't mean to be a hazard. I'll wear the mask to school, every day.

But if I don't talk, maybe I don't need it?

Sorry. I-I know dad(tears), dad died because of me. My argument with him.

okay.

it just makes it hard to breathe. I already feel

Sorry.

Bye.

Dad? are you listening?

Mom? Can you hear me up there, even though I'm not talking?

I hope so.

Dad. I miss you so much. I'm sorry. Forgive me.

Are you still mad at me?

I wasn't talking to you, Aunt M_____.

No, I was... writing a letter, of a sort.

Bye again.

She misses you, Mom. She looks like you.

Sometimes she makes me feel like I can't breathe. And it's not just the mask.

I wish you were here. I need help.

Well, good night.