Write a Book in a Day 2017

Tears melted and dried on her face. She can’t believe she thought that her mother did not care for her, that her reasons to deny her were purely selfish. Her mother loved her and only wanted what was best for her. She was a fool to forget that. As they were hugging, Charlie remember the letter in her hand. Taking a deep breath, and looking up at her mother with a smile, she undid the envelope and pulled out the piece of paper. Dear Ms. Liu, we are delighted to inform you that you are the recipient of our prestigious marathon scholarship… With a relieved sigh, Charlie put down the letter down. Finally, her dream would become a reality. She only hoped that Riley’s dream of being a rock star would also come true. Smiling, Charlie felt Riley in the room with them, and somehow, she knew he was smiling too.

I promise to be a better friend.

Charlie looked up towards the clouds. Finally, she too was as free as they were. Content, she leaned back into her mother’s arms.

I promise to be a better daughter.

Glancing at her acceptance letter again, she felt a warm sensation tingling through her body.

I promise to believe in myself.

Neither of them noticed the small smile on Kami’s face and the bell ringing in the distance.

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