*The Letter*

Dear Anna,

I may not be alive by the time you get around to reading this.

I know you are angry at me for leaving you alone in this life, But please know that you are my dearest friend.

You need to know what happened to me.

On Saturday, we had finished our work regarding the special project work for our UG program at my house.

On Sunday, I received an acceptance letter from the college addressed to both of us. I wanted to surprise you, so I went to your house and your father was about to leave your house. As he was walking out, he greeted me. I asked him about your whereabouts. He said you went out with your mom and that you would be back soon.

He said he was going outside for some work and that he would be back in 30 minutes.

I asked if I could wait for you. I really wanted to see the happiness in your eyes when you read our admission letter, Anna.

You must be confused about what happened to me. It was your stepbrother, Anna.

He came into the house with three of his friends. When I saw them, I grabbed the acceptance letter and tried to walk into your room. Before I reached your bedroom, your stepbrother asked me what I had in my hand. I told him that it was an admission letter for you.

He instantly tried to grab the letter from my hand. Judging by the look in his eyes, he wanted to rip it up. I asked him if he was insane, and tried to keep the letter away from him,

Meanwhile but then one of his friends pushed shoved me in his direction and another friend of your step brother's tried to touch my waist.

I turned around to warn the guys not to touch me, but then your stepbrother reached around me from behind and groped my breasts.

I got scared and tried to escape from them but I couldn't, Anna.

(Authors note: Things escalated quickly, and I think you can guess what happened next.)

I have tried to overcome this depression, but it's too much and I can't. I am leaving my brother (Mark) alone just as my parents did.

Please take care of him for me.

You are not responsible for my death, Anna.

Don't feel guilty for what I have done.

I am sorry to leave you.

Please don't stop your studies.

Goodbye,

Love Ria.