“I never hated you.
I’ve just never been good at being as delightful as you are.
You enlightened our house. You always cherish every person around you.
Including me.
Particularly me.
Keep being you.
And I’m sorry.
I never wanted to hurt you.”
****
Charlie suka sekali mengotak-atik mesin mobil. Atau kendaraan apapun yang bisa ia reparasi untuk menghabiskan waktu luangnya.
Padahal saat itu usianya baru tujuh belas tahun, hanya terpaut satu tahun lebi...