TST, 2020
Every second the clock ticked, Isla’s heartbeat rate increased. She kept on reading the letter.
“I’m sure this is Leo.” She said.
“Stop moving and sit. You need to relax.” Rosemary said.
“I used to meet with Leo in the store. This is him.”
“You haven’t slept the whole night.”
“When I close my eyes I see him, when I open my eyes I miss him.”
“We’re not sure if Leo wrote this letter. It’s printed, not handwritten.”
“This is Leo. I need to go.”
“I’m coming with you.”
“No, it says alone.”
“Isla—”
“God will never give you anything you can't handle, so don't stress.”
The clock on the wall read 8 PM. Isla waved at Rose and walked out. The school was very quiet, so was her heart. Trees were quiet without the birds. Her heart was quiet without him. She couldn’t remember the l
