N.S.

chapter 8

NS,

My parents aren't really a part of my life any more. They just...

It's a long story persay. Ever since I started sixth grade they've been...work entied.

Dad can you take me to the store?

Meeting.

Mum can you watch my footie game?

Work get together.

Hell, can we do something for Christmas?

Business trip.

-Harper

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Harper,

I don't have parents.

I live with my aunt.

My mum and dad are hopefully in rehab. They had an alcohol problem and things went south in my family.

We were barely a family, but we had something going. Then my dad came in drunk and killed my brother.

I think it was then when I realised what was in front of me wasn't a family.

As soon as I called the police they made me live with my aunt here. I kind of travelled half way across Europe if that's what you're wondering.

Love you,

NS

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NS,

I guess we're sailing on the same ship then.

Welcome aboard.

-Captain O'Neill

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nick

I remember thinking Harper's response was hilarious as I read it. He was making this moment comical no matter how serious it is.

That's what I love about him.

As I'm mentally planning out my reply to him my aunt comes into my room.

"Nick honey?"

I face her and nod.

"You have someone on the phone for you. A friend?"

I shake my head and shoo her away, indicating I can't talk on the phone right now, or at all.

She shuts my door back with a frown and I get back to what I was doing.