Macy

Tuesday, 15 May

To whom it may concern

Yes, that’s you and you. Nell and Shane. Shane and Nell. I have no idea who is going to read this letter first.

I’ve gone. Left. Departed for pastures new. I’ve left because it’s obvious you don’t need me around any more. Nell has taken my place rather expertly in the house and the kids have started to go to her with anything they want or need. They don’t come to me and that’s fine. I want them to be happy and if they’re going to be happy with Nell, then I’m going to step aside.

I see you, Shane. I see you staring at my sister. You long for her, don’t you? Just admit it. I asked you if it was you wanting Nell that made you try it on with me again and you said no. I actually think you meant it at the time. But let’s be realistic. You only started having sex with me after I shut you two up in the kitchen and made you talk. I think, unconsciously, you wanted her and settled for me. Now it’s a million times worse because she’s here all the time. I keep wondering how long it will be before I walk in on you two at it.

I don’t want to be worrying about that any more. So it’s best I bow out now. Just be honest with yourselves about how you really feel about each other.

This letter was meant to be a lot more, I don’t know, balanced than this. But I don’t have much time.

Please take care of my children, Nell, I know you love them more than anything.

Macy