Emily. Today is Wednesday, the day Maggie goes back to university, which hasn’t put me in the best of moods. Every year, like clockwork, she arrives for three months before departing again. And every time I miss her like crazy. But I understand the importance of her education. Two days ago, she took me out to celebrate my birthday early. Although we didn’t stay for long. she surprised me with a beautiful love heart necklace with a blue ruby in the center. I know Aiden give her the money but I don’t care. As I grab the pendant, my grip tightens, and I feel the weight of tears welling up, but I hold them back. Determined, I take a step forward and whisper, “Thank you, Mags.” She looks up at me her movement of putting a hoodie in her case stopping “What for” Kneeling next to her, I cup

