alarming moments

Dear A.C.,

How are you doing today? Despite being late to my study group because you conveniently decided that you weren't going to wake me up this morning (even though this has been our routine for the last 5 years), I'm doing ok. Did I do something to make you upset? Are you feeling neglected? I do the best that I can to take care of you, but I can't do it all on my own. I need you to pull your own weight too. You have been so good to me throughout these years. You never complained when I would pretend that it was your fault that I slept in (even though you and I both know that it wasn't your fault), but I've matured and I no longer make those excuses. I now take responsibility for my actions and I expect you to do the same. I'm writing you this letter because I need you to make a choice. If you no longer want to be part of my life, you need to let me know. Maybe this morning was your way of gently breaking it to me that you just want to be done. If that is the case, I can understand. Don't worry, you can be replaced in a split second. All it takes is a $5 trip to Wal-Mart. There are plenty more where you came from. You are a dying species anyway (in case you are not aware, most people use their cell phones to wake up these days). But we have had a good life together... we've laughed, we've cried, we've lived in Hawaii, California and Utah together... which is why I think you deserve a second chance. Do you want a second chance? I will be very sad to see you go, but I want what is best for you so if you want to be relieved from your duties then I guess I'll understand.

Sincerely,
Natalia