Chapter 1: Chapter 1

I miss you friend. I miss you so much it hurts. I wish you were here with me. I wish you could see me now. I'm not the sameHe rubbed his eyes, trying to clear his head, but failing miserably. I need you too, he thought, and then a voice called from the other room" and his heart stopped for a moment. It was his father's voice, pleading with him to come back to the family he left behind. "Cecily, my love, please don't make me beg.Come back to me."

Cecily's reply was quick and decisive. "I won't come back to you, Father. I won't give you what you want because I don't want you to be sad either. So stop trying to make me feel guilty for leaving you and our home to follow my dream." She paused, letting the words sink in before she continued.