She looked up at that, smiling sadly, teary-eyed, but said nothing. She looked skeptical.
“It’s true. Believe me. I’m not lying. I swear, I’m not. Talk to me. Tell me your problems. I am here, I will listen. Always.”
She bit her lip, longing to believe the voice, but still looking unconvinced.
“Come on now, you know I’m not lying. Why would I lie to you? You’re special, you know? Just give it time. Everything will be okay. You’ll see. Don’t give up, okay? Will you let me give you a hug? You wish to be held, right? Don’t worry, I won’t mock you or make fun of you. Cry as much as you want to. Hug me tightly. Let yourself feel reassured and safe.”
And she promptly crashed straight into a mirror.
She blinked, staring at it.
Her reflection stared back at her.
She gasped as realization hit her.
She opened her mouth then screamed, now crying and sobbing loudly. She clenched her fist then moved it to punch the mirror. It shattered into a million pieces, broken beyond repair.
But she couldn’t bring herself to care as she collapsed on the floor and cried her heart out, wishing that it hadn’t been a lie and that there really had been someone there for her.
*Notes:
- Broken reflection anime poster is from Amazon.com
