Excuse letter for not coming to school on Friday, 23th Oct 2009:

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Dear Mr De Souza,

Throughout history, there have been many plagues of illnesses. Examples of such illnesses include the bubonic plaque. Closer to home, we have had SARS, and most recently the H1N1 flu outbreak. As a Biology teacher, I'm pretty sure you're well-versed in this area.

I was also witness to an incident like this. Recently, just last week, my mum's brother's only sister's second daughter fell sick. It was a period of emotional turmoil for me.

It all started when on a Thursday night, I received a phone call from my uncle. He informed me that his sister's second daughter had been terribly ill. My heart immediately stopped beating. I was sure I was going to drop dead any second, I was that shocked. Luckily though, nothing of that sort happened, or I would not be writing this to you now. I immediately rushed to her house to see her.

I was terrified like crazy for her well-being. She has been vital to me for my whole life. She is the only girl who knows everything about me. She was one gifted person, blessed with great intelligence, charisma and beauty. Both of us shared a bond that transcended life and death, we were that close. And now, I was just so distraught at her condition. My mind just stopped working upon the sight of her lying weakly down on her bed. She moaned my name quietly. "Vicky...I just want to say, you'll always be my best friend." Just then, however, I had to leave, for it was time for her vaccinations.

When I got home, I confess that I did not even think of school the next day. My mind was too fixated with what would become of my dear best friend, who was truly my sister in learning and sister at heart. I was just so worried for her well-being. The next day, I woke up at around 10.30am and I looked into the mirror as usual and I realised that my eyes were completely red. Upon examination of the pillow, I figured out that I had been crying in my sleep. Such was the bond that I shared with my best friend.

My conscience told me not go to school that day. A sister of the truest form is definitely more important than a day roaming the concrete school compound. After much consideration, I came to a tough decision to listen to my conscience and very reluctantly did not attend school that day.

I am very sorry for my absence on Friday, 23 October 2009. I am sure that my nonexistence was strongly felt in school and that you missed my vivacious personality and natural charisma greatly. Hence, I hope that you will excuse me from school on that fateful day.

Oh and before I end off, just for your information: my uncle's sister's daughter made it through. She is now on a steady road to recovery and is still my best friend as ever.

Thank you so much for being understanding of my situation. May you be always blessed for having the goodness to excuse me from school in times of emotional trauma.

Best Regards,
Vicky

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