December 2015
Lyon, France
My dearest Aline,
Reminiscing always brings out the nostalgia. I should get used to this every time I'm playing Year of the Coin with my siblings.
Do you know how that game works? Well, for starters, we collect the coins in our pockets and place them in a jar once a week after going to Church. On the last Sunday, everyone randomly picks one and shares what they did during the year found on their coin.
Guess what I got? Out of all the years, it took me back to 2013 — the timeline where we first bumped into each other. When the newly-sprouted feelings are just patiently waiting to grow. Safe to say, I've only kept my words to a minimum. Funny how I even tried scratching my throat in order to keep myself from spilling every memory we've made. Should I thank you for responding after two years? I won't lie, it would have shattered me if it took you longer than that.
But you are worth the wait, sweetheart. I love you. Immensely. Constantly.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from my family to yours.
All my love,
Alexander
P.S. Which complimentary close do you prefer? I'm open to new ideas if you want me to change the old one. :)
YOU ARE READING
Dearest, Aline
Short StoryIn which Perses Alexander penned letters to a woman he was smitten with, never expecting a response... Until she actually did. Published: January 01, 2024 Finished: January 12, 2024
