"What happened" I asked breathing heavily. "Angel Willow is dead" her mom said crying.
You know that feeling when time just stops. Everything around you does not matter anymore.
The feeling that something is missing and you know it will never be back.
I choked a sob "How" "She had cancer she did not want to tell anyone right before she died she told me to give you this" her mom passed me a big box.
I set the box in front of me and I leaned against the wall. She can't be dead. She was only 18.
My best friend is dead.
I started crying. I took the box and ran out to my car I drove and drove. Until I reached the only spot I shared with Willow the falls.
I sat on the rock remembering the day we found it.
Flash back
"There is nothing out here Angel" Aly said. "My feet hurt" Josh complained. "Oh shut up and stop whining guys we are not leaving until we find something cool" Willow said.
We went through the last few branches and found the falls.
"Wow" Conner said. "Last one to get to the water is a rotten egg" Dallas yelled.
We all giggled as we ran. I tripped. Willow stopped running. "Keep going you don't want to be a rotten egg" I said.
"We can both be rotten eggs as long as were together" Willow smiled.
I smiled she was so nice and caring. I looked at the box. I opened it there was a page on top.
I read it
Dear Angel,
I'm so sorry I did not tell you I had cancer. But there was no chance of me surviving I did not have to do chemo or get surgery. There was a 0 percent chance of survival.
I did not tell anyone only my parents knew. I thought it would be better to live my last months happy. I decided to make you letters for occasions only open them on that date or occasion. There is a letter for all of our friends from me in the box.
I would hope you deliver them as soon as you see them next. One thing I ask all of you do not let my death ruin all of your friendships stay close. Help each over.
Angel you are my best friend I did not tell you because I thought it might ruin the summer I hope I did not hurt your feelings from keeping it from you.
This summer I was happy you guys made me happy. I did not die sad. Please open the box that says Angel's birthday present.
I know I missed it last week when you were away.
I set the letter down and picked up the small box. I opened it. It was a diamond necklase with my name on it.
I looked inside the box there were tons of letters. I took the ones that had my friend's names on it.
My phone started ringing it was Aly I picked up "Where are you and Willow at" "Can you meet me at the falls bring everyone with you" "ok".
I sat there. How was I going to tell them Willow was dead.
I heard the foot steps "what's with the box" Josh asked. "Were you crying" Conner asked. "What happened" Aly asked.
"Where's Willow" Dallas asked.
"Willow is not here anymore" I said my voice shaking.
"Well we know that" Josh said.
"She is dead" I said. I could not hold it in I bursted out crying Conner pulled me into a hug. Josh just stood there with wide eyes.
Aly broke down crying and Dallas started kicking rocks and crying.
Eventually when things calmed down a bit I managed to tell them about the letters. I handed it out to all of them.
While they all read there letters I stared at my necklace. It shimmered in the sunlight.
I put it around my neck and clasped it on.
My life will never be the same no more calling Willow to hang out all the time. Anything I do it will not be as good because Willow is not there.
I wrote this a while ago but reading it again was crazy. I think this will be one book I continue.
