Paige's Letters

These letters were all sent out within a span of 4 years. Paige started to send them out once Sean left. Also, Sean never responded in fear she will find out why he left and hurt her as well. But he did end up keeping all of these letters.


Sean,

So grandma told me to write letters to you. I don't know where you went. Papa said you had to leave and you won't be coming back. I miss you! Are you sure you will never come back home? Grandma said it wasn't your fault, but I don't know what you did. Dad won't mention you, and when I bring you up he just snaps at me. I wish you were here, I won't go into your room when you're gone, I promise.

Love your sister,
Paige (Age 12)
May 17

Sean,

I never got a reply from you, but I'm sure you're just busy. Mommas funeral was this weekend. Papa said we couldn't open the casket because she was sleeping. I miss her too.

The funeral was also the last time I got to see grandma. Papa said I can't go to her house anymore because she tells lies and can't be trusted. I didn't know she told lies. I still trust her, so I'm writing her letters too. She was telling me stories about you and the silly things you would do at her house.

I hope you're okay, respond to me so I know you're okay! :)

Love,
Paige (12)
May 22

Sean,

I just started summer break! Maybe we can get together and go to the beach like always!? I'm glad I'm out of school now. After you left everyone started treating me weird and looked at me funny. You remember Sheridan? My best friend? Well she said she wasn't aloud to talk to me anymore. I'm not sure what's going on. I wish you were here to protect me.

Love,
Paige (age 12)
June 20

Sean,

I was hoping I would get a reply by now. I'm sorry I haven't mailed you in a while, I've been quite busy with 7th grade! Can you believe it?! All by myself I moved up. Most of the same people from elementary are still here, hopefully I can make friends with someone finally.

Papa has been gone mostly, he says he has lots of work to do. He said if he doesn't work as long as he does then we won't have a house. My birthday is coming up! Or shall I say our birthday ;)

Love,
Paige (12)
August 27

Sean,

Happy birthday!! We are now 13. Dad got me a small cupcake to celebrate and a small present. It was a different birthday than normal but that's okay. I hope you had a good birthday where you are.

Love,
Paige(13)
September 10

Sean,

Hello again. I'm not sure why these letters are so important to me. I've told myself to stop writing because I won't get a reply, but I can't seem to. I want to know where you are. I brought you up to Papa again, he slapped me told me not to speak of the “devil”. What did you do?

Paige (13)
April 6

Sean,

I'm sorry it's been so long since I've written. School is going pretty good, I've made a friend. I can't wait to see you. I really do miss you.

Love,
Paige (14)
November 23

Sean,

I went to the beach today. The sun was covered by the clouds and the blanket I had with me provided some nice warmth as I read my book. There were a brother and a sister that played in front of me, I smiled as they played,running around chasing each other with the weird objects they found on the sandy surface. It reminded me of us when we used to go to the beach.

I plan to go to Central High School next year, that's where my friends are going. School is going pretty well, I currently have all A’s and B’s.

Love,
Paige (14)
December 15

P.S. Merry Christmas

Sean,

Well the school is quite big. Sheridan goes here too. She said hi to me last week. I have six classes in total: Track and Field, Stagecraft, Math, English, History, and Biology. It's all quite interesting, but I can already tell Biology and Math are going to be a bit difficult.

What high school do you go to? I know I most likely won't get a reply to that question, but it's worth a try. Hopefully we can talk soon!

Love,
Paige (14)
April 14

Sean,

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!! We are now 15!! Can you believe it?! In one more year we get our driver's license!! Woo woo!

This time I made a cake for Papa and I, he said he enjoyed it so I'm glad. I cook a lot now, Papa seems to really enjoy my cooking.

Love,
Page (15)
September 10

Sean,

After school I ran over to grandmas house, it's been a few years since I've seen her last and I decided today was the day. She told me about this school that helps high schoolers train with their gift, I'm going to look into it but I doubt Papa will let me go.

Love,
Paige (15)
January 22

Sean,

Papa's getting a slightly more cranky than normal, he's been working later hours and coming home later. He doesn't really eat my food anymore, instead leaves it on the table. He won't tell me what's bugging him.

Love,
Paige (15)
May 4

Sean,

I'm not sure what to write in these letters, life has been so boring recently. It's just school, homework, cook, eat, sleep, repeat. I've been doing a lot of exploring on my free time, roaming around the town until it's dark. Papa doesn't know, considering he's getting out of work late. There are a lot of intriguing sites around! The other day I found this really cool shop that had a ton of little knick-knacks that are quite cute. I plan to do a bit more exploring eventually.

Love,
Paige (15)
July 7

Sean,

Papa found out I was going out adventuring after school. He was extremely upset, let's just say I'm not allowed out of the house anymore. He is trying to find a way to keep me locked indoors at all times and make me take online school. But I keep asking, ‘where are you going to find the money for online school?’. He gets really upset when I ask that, but he can't keep me locked up forever. Maybe I can just go to a different school.

Love,
Paige (16)
September 10

P.S. HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO US!