Dear Shabnam

I have started this letter so many times I think I may have used a whole tree. I am writing to you to ask for your help and in the hope that you will understand what I am going to tell you. How I wish you were back home, it's been years since we last saw each other and I miss you. Also I think what I'm going to tell you would be easier if you were here as I would be able to show you.

What I am writing to tell you may come as a shock but I need to tell someone. So here goes I'm in love with a man. He is called Christian and he is one of the most amazing men you will ever meet. I know you are probably thinking that I'm meant to be marrying Amira but honestly Shabnam if I had the chance and if mum and dad would accept it then I wouldn't be marrying Amira but Christian as he is the one I love and I mean really love.

It started a few months ago when I kissed him after Auntie Bushra and Mum were horrible to him because he said he was gay and that he hadn't found the right man. He walked out of the function we were doing and when I went to the unit I found him there he was all wound up and angry. We had a sort of argument and then when he asked me what my problem was I kissed him and to tell you the truth it felt right.

I need you Shabnam, please come home I feel like you are the only one who will understand me.

I need to know what you think

Love Syed x