"More than a stunning debut. It is the announcement of a bold new literary voice"
—Stephen Chbosky, author of The Perks of Being a Wallflower

Hi. How’s it going? I bet you’re doing fine now. Since you just died earlier this morning. I was shocked to hear the news, Gela. I didn’t know what to do. It’s true what people say, “They’ll just care when it’s too late.” I thought it was about the suicidal people, but it’s not. When you were alive, I never really talked to you. My brother told me to try talking to you, but I never had the courage to talk to you. When I visited you at the hospital, I had this urge to talk to you, like we’re just good old friends. But I couldn’t, I never asked if you’re okay. But I was thankful I was able to visit you before you die.

When you died, I realized that life is really short. I saw your timeline at facebook and it was full of your friend’s condolences. I realized that you’re the friend I’ve been looking for. Now, you’re dead, and I never got to know you. I’m sorry for not talking to you any sooner. I can tell that your friends are blessed to have you as a friend. YourYour family is also blessed to have you in there family. And I’m sure you’ll be in our memories forever.

I never really cried when someone died, but when you did, I really did cry. I’m already missing you, Angela. I want you here, I can’t stand the pain your family is going through. I know we’re not that close, but we’re family. Not by blood, but by heart. Thank you for being part of the family, you’re going to be part of it forever.