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First off, I want to thank you. The reviews I have gotten so far are amazing. I love it when you find something that so many people can enjoy. I hope you continue to enjoy it.

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My Dear Edward

Chapter 3

June 30, 2011

Dear Bella:

I must say your letter made me laugh, and yes, there were some things that surprised me. I think your idea of twenty questions could be fun. I am more than willing to play. I just hope that I can at least come up with some good questions.

So, your first question was why I am in this line of work. I wish my answer was as simple as yours, however, I commend you. I know that your job cannot be easy all the time. Hell, I was that age once, and I remember how we were. (I promise I've grown up…a little) I joined the Marines ten years ago. I wanted to make a difference in this world. My family wanted me to become a doctor, and granted, they make a huge difference, but I wanted more. My grandfather fought and died in World War Two. He was a pilot. My grandmother used to tell me stories of him when I was younger, and I became fascinated with them. I also had two uncles who fought in Vietnam. One is still living; the other I'm sad to say, died, in combat.

When I told my family what I wanted to do, they tried to talk me out of it. My mom had already lost her dad and her brother; she told me she couldn't handle losing me, as well. It was a struggle for a while, but like you, I knew I didn't want a job just because it was what everyone else wanted. I wanted to do this for me, for my country. So, two months after I graduated high school, I enlisted, and I've been here ever since. Sure, there are days when I would like to be home with family, but I'm just not ready to say goodbye yet. I don't think this is what I will do forever, but for now, I'm happy and content.

Now for your second question, currently I drive a HMMWV, but you may know it better as a Humvee. I'm assuming you mean when I am home, right? At home, I drive a Volvo C70. I love that car. Like you, I saved, but I managed to get it. Now fore dream cars, I go the opposite way of you. Sure classic cars are nice, and they have their place, but I like the pricy ones. If money were no object, I would own an Aston Martin DBS Volante in cherry red. That car is sleek and sexy. As for sounds, you haven't heard anything until you have heard this baby purr. When it comes to engines, it puts out over five hundred horse and tops out at one hundred and ninety. This is the kind of car you take out to make love to the road. Sorry, I hope that didn't offend you. Here it is, my second letter, and I'm already letting my mouth, or hand get away from me. No, wait, that didn't sound good either. Let me try that again, I am sorry if my language gets away from me, I am used to talking to a bunch of guys, and I sometimes forget and slip. I truly hope you are not offended. So, I guess it's turn to ask you questions now.

Question one: Do you have a family? (I wouldn't want to offend your husband or boyfriend)

Question two: What are some of your favorite things and why?

Well, I need to end this here. Duty calls, and I must run. Until next time.

Sincerely,

CPL Edward Cullen

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The letters will slowly start to get longer. In the beginning they are still getting to know each other.