Reply from Ariel

 Letter to Alex.

Dear Best friend,

I was so glad to receive your letter. It brought a lot of smiles, thoughts, a few sniffs, some "ohs and 'ahs' and I was so glad to read the name Ariel again.

Lagos is boring and I'm tired of staying here. I need to do something that brings me my own money. I'm tired of asking for money. Jobs aren't coming so, it's just me, my writing my my series & movies, my online course, my books, my depression and my constant meetings with the other personalities in my head.

Real Madrid is currently the Champion of Europe but, that's just being polite. We are the champions of the world and our legend just keeps on growing. Don't worry, you'll find a club someday.

I'm excited for your blog and glad that your podcast is successful than you expected. I don't know why you don't believe that it is as big as it is. You're bloody brilliant and the numbers can only keep growing.

The news of your promotion made me happier than I've been in so long. I've been worried that we were just not getting things right but now, the stars have rewarded you. You deserve it all.

I know that with this promotion will come pressure. It's allowed. Lex, you're allowed to make mistakes. You'll learn. Ask questions when you need to and be the boss that I know that you are. Don't let anyone belittle you. Show them the strength I know you have. And when it's too much, I always am here for you.

This is where I sniffed. Reading about Mama. I don't expect you to act strong. Let the tears flow. Do the things she loved. Grieve, remember, smile, be a daughter. She's watching over you. You're allowed to miss her.

I hate that I'm still living where I don't completely make the rules. Some days, I don't want to cook but I just have to because I'm not alone. I envy your freedom. I just need a job and a way to get my own place preferably in the North. I'm simply tired.

I'm glad your therapist is sweet. I need one. I don't have the funds though. My therapists are the personalities in my head and it's a messy situation. But, we'lll be alright las las.

Let me stop this reply to your letter here. I'll write my own chapter and send to you soon.

P.S: You naughty ass girl and your hand shower situation. I had to shake my head because images popped into my head when I read the word 'orgasm'. I'll tell you about mine.

Love,
Best friend.