ILLUSION—NOUN A deceptive appearance or impression. Life is an illusion. A mirage of what you want people to see. I’ve perfected mine. I let people judge me for who they think I am, not willing to bare my true self. But perception isn’t reality. Reality is painful, full of sorrow and sins. I keep my secrets guarded closely, not willing to let them free. But it only takes one person to see you—the real you—for your mask to evaporate. One look. One promise. Life will never be the same again.