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Oct 2017
Can you see me?

Yes. You’re beautiful... I wish I looked like you.

No… The real me... Look closer.

What do you mean?

Look… At my eyes.

They’re… Blue?

Closer…

You have… Dark circles under them?

Yes…

So you’re tired?

What else.

Um… your eyes aren’t just blue... They’re glossy.

Yes.

Are you sick?

Yes.

Are you okay?

No… but that’s not the point. Look closer… Look at my face.

I told you. You look beautiful…

Closer.

You’re very thin… Do you diet?

Something like that…

Tell me your secret!

You didn’t look close enough…

Excuse me?

Look closer…

Uh… You’re hair. You're hair is well kept.

What else.

It’s… brown?

Touch it.

Touch… your hair?

Just do it.

Oh… It’s so brittle.

Yes.

Why…?

Forget it… Look closer.

You’re...shaking.

Yes…

Are you cold?

More than that...

What's wrong?

Everything…

Oh...I'm so sorry..

Don't be… Just…

What?

You called me beautiful…

Yes...

Do you still wish you looked like me?... At this cost?

No…

Remember this…Always look closer.

I will.

Always look closer… Always.
Written by
Olivia Lake
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