Hate Mail

by Donna Marchetti

Dear Naomi, You sound really boring. My mom says that Oklahoma is in the middle of the bible belt, and you’ll probably end up pregnant at sixteen. Also, ferrets stink. If you want a real pet, then get a dog because cats are boring. On second thought, maybe a cat would be a perfect fit for you after all. Do you get tornadoes in Oklahoma? Love, Luca Pichler

The truth was that I didn’t want Naomi to get the last word, but I didn’t want Ben to know that I was that petty.

I got a call from an old friend the other day. If you go to Georgia again, tell Maxwell I said hi. Who knew you would go that far to find me? You must like me too, or something.