Dear Ellie,
I hope this letter finds you well. It's been a long time since we last spoke and I know that things between us are not as they used to be. I want to apologize for what happened back then, for lying to you and taking away your chance deciding on your own. I know I messed up, and I understand if you can't forgive me.
I still remember the day we met, how you were just a scared kid trying to survive in a world that had turned its back on you. I promised myself that I would do everything in my power to keep you safe, and that's what I did. I protected you from the infected, from bandits, from anyone who wanted to hurt you.
But in doing so, I took away your agency, your ability to make your own choices. I thought I was doing the right thing, but I was wrong. I should have trusted you, let you make your own decisions, even if they were dangerous.
And then, when we finally got to the Fireflies, I made the ultimate decision for you. I didn't give you a choice, I took away your chance to possibly save the world. I can only imagine the pain and anger you must have felt towards me.
I'm sorry, Ellie. I'm sorry for not being the father figure you deserved, for not trusting you, for lying to you, and for making that final decision for you.
I know I can't make things right, but I want to try. If you're willing, I would like to see you again, talk to you, and maybe try to make amends. If not, I understand.
Sincerely,
Joel
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