The Final Goodbye
Recovered Voicemail
Original Recording: April 2, 2025 – 12:05 AM
Last Heard: April 1, 2026 – 11:59 PM
From: The one who was sorry
For: My Person
[Car horn in background]
“Hey, it’s me. I mean, obviously my name’s in your phone, so you already knew who it was. [Pause] Ugh, I’m rambling.”
[Shaky laugh]
“Anyway, I’m on a walk right now and thought of you. I wanted to tell you that I won’t make our get-together tomorrow... Again... Maybe don’t tell Mom?”
[Muffled sigh]
[Wind whistling]
“The bridge is beautiful this time at night. I can see all the stars. Makes me wish we could’ve taken that late-night drive to the beach. I wonder if they would’ve looked even better at the shore.”
[Pause]
“Maybe one day you could go. Just don’t forget to have some fun for me.”
[A heavy beat]
“There’s just so much on my mind. I haven’t really been doing well lately.”
[Voice cracks]
“I’ve missed you. Makes me wonder if we just talked more, how different my days could’ve been.”
[A shaky breath]
“I know it’s my fault that I haven’t seen you in a while.”
[Broken laugh]
“I hate how this sounds. I’ve gotten so off track. I’m sorry.”
[Shoes shuffle]
[Jacket shifts]
“I guess I should get to my point instead of taking up your inbox.”
[Sad chuckle]
“I just wanted to tell you I love you. Maybe you could tell Mom for me? I just... I hate that I’m letting you down.”
[Wind grows louder]
[Metal railing groans]
[Quiet sobs]
“I have to go now. Just remember what I said, alright? I love you so much.”
[The recording falls silent]
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