*buzz buzz buzz, buzz buzz buzz*

*click*

…Hello?

….Erm, hi, it’s me…

….No…

…Yes I know I sound like her, but it’s not your daughter…

….Who is it? Well, maybe you should be sitting down….

….No?

….Are you sure?

….Ok, well it’s you calling, well me, ok, us. We are the same after all…

…Well….

…Well, I’m just calling to see how you are. To see how you are getting on without me….

…Yes, I know you left me behind a long time ago. Yes I know you have moved on; but I haven’t. I’m still stuck here…

…No, you haven’t left me yet. I was hoping you could tell me when you did it….

…No? Ok. Not even a little hint? This year? Next year?

….Ok Ok. But you are ok aren’t you? It all worked out for the best didn’t it?

…yes, right. So how does it feel?

…what do I mean? Well, don’t you remember the old you, don’t you remember me?

…yes, the hang ups, the insecurities, the lack of self-esteem….

…yes, I know this must feel like ancient history to you, but…

…alright, maybe like a lost limb?

…but does it itch? Do some of the feelings every come back?

…No. so you are happy? Settled?

…oh good…

…you have to go?

…ok…

…thanks…

…bye…

*click*

This is a prompt from Twenty Something Writers – a letter to your future self. I just thought id give myself a call.

What would you say to your future self?

Kx