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My Goodbyes.


Andrew

1. I could have fallen in love with you if I weren't already too busy falling in love with who you could have been.

I'm sorry. 

And thank you.

 

Cynthia

2. You never ran away even though you reek of my desperation.

 

LiAndra

3. You should’ve been my best friend.

Then I realized I was looking for myself in parts of you that didn’t exist.

Saranghae, anyway.

 

Amanda

4. Your ghosts are so genuine. I'm jealous.

 

Cindy N.

5. You told me your darkest secret, but even that couldn't convince me to stay.

I am sorry.

 

Michael

6. The silence of your friendship was my comfort but the irony of your lover displeased me.

 

Stacy

7. I saved you for last, like I always do.

Maybe it's time to let you go.

Best, ...

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