Betrayed
“Freya, do you remember what I said would happen if the ball inside my brain got bigger?”
“That you would have to go live with God.” I look at my friend, as my belly begins to hurt more and my tears start to come. “No, Astrid. Please don’t go.”
She wraps me in a hug. “I know this is hard, but God says it’s almost time. I did what I was put on Earth to do. I was meant to meet you and be best friends with you. You’ll make a new best friend, but you will also always remember me. When I go to live with God, I’m going to ask him to make me a red cardinal bird. So, whenever you see one, know it’s me looking in on you. You are the sweetest, and kindest person I have ever got to meet, you