Almost Rejected

49 | The Letter

I tilt my head back, closing my eyes as I stand under the shower, allowing the cold water to wake me up. I ran my hands through my hair, pushing the wet strands out of my eyes, "It's definitely time for a cut." I mumbled.

"I'm sure a letter is too much, but I need to ask you something and I know seeing me makes you uncomfortable. Do you have a favorite flower?"

"Do you have a favorite flower?" I repeated, my voice a silent whisper as I echoed the innocent question.

'Open it' Leon whispered, his voice soft but demanding as I stared down at the neatly folded envelope 'Open it?' I repeated, my hands reaching down towards the firm paper-like material.

'Hmm...' I hummed, my fingers gently tracing the design delicately embroidered with a material the mirrored fine gold, 'Should I?' I questio