#kaljami

I know that today is your birthday, so...I decided to get you a present. It's this letter I'm writing you, because I know you well enough to know that you couldn't care less about material things, like normal people. No, you care about the sentimental things, like friendship, love, and compassion. I know I continue to keep saying "We're not friends" and "I don't like you" and "Leave me alone", but...This is embarrassing...But deep down, I do realize that you were the only one that...ever actually...cared about my feelings. You didn't realize what was going on all these years, but you still treated me like I was more than your servant. More than 'second best'. I know in your eyes that I was number one, that I could do anything. In my opinion you give me too much credit...But...I appreciate it regardless. Even if I don't act like it, and I seem like I try and be more distant now, the fact is that I know I've grown far too accustomed to our daily routines. Any changes and my life would be put off track. If you didn't cling to my side, praising me when no one else would, especially now after what I did, and smile, I would miss it all. So I've realized that...perhaps my life isn't as bad as I thought...At least I had someone there by my side to help me through. My only regret is that I didn't realize sooner. That and manipulating you...So...your birthday gift, from me...is my friendship. I hope you like it, but I know you will. I also know you want to come find me and hug me until I can't breath, and cry a river of your tears. Literally. So I'm in the kitchen, baking your birthday cake.

Love your friend,