Dear Isabelle,
Sorry for taking so long to give you news about what I'm doing. I miss you guys. Tell Simon I love him and that I'm okay. Seriously. I'm actually in London at the moment. I'm staying with someone for a couple of days so you can't really send anything back. But don't worry Iz, I'll be sending you letters soon. I'm coming to visit too! It feels like a long time even though its only been a year and a half. I feel older, y'know? I guess you might not understand. It's a long story. After I left your place, I went to display my art for the first time. I was so nervous. I was afraid I would be rejected by everyone even the judges. So I worked harder. I finally went to those art classes you told me I should take. They helped. They really did.
Guess what? I've sold over sixteen paintings already. It's a huge success, don't you think? I grew out my hair. I know you liked my short hair but now it reaches down my shoulders. I think I sort of like it. How are you guys? I hope everyone's fine. I wonder when you and Simon will get married. I'm kind of waiting to be your bridesmaid. Haha. Just kidding. Not kidding. Forget I said that. I think I'm just in a really good mood right now.
London is beautiful. My goodness, it is heaven! Such gorgeous views and buildings. Especially the architecture. It does wonders for the eyes. I've met a lot of people and they have British accents too. You know how I love British accents! I always thought they were sexy. Wink. Wink.
I know you're wondering if I'm over Jace and all. I think I am. Tell him I said hi if you see him. I hope his team is doing well. I don't have cable here so I can't track hockey right now. Also tell him that I wish the Oilers good luck. I think about him so much Iz. About how we used to be but at the same time, I think about his happiness. I guess he's happy without me and that's okay. That's totally fine. His happiness is my reassurance.
I work at a library part time most of the days. It's pretty awesome. I love books and now I get a job doing just that! Sorry. I'm making this letter all about me. It's just...I'm so excited. I don't know for what but I feel there's something life is going to throw at me. Whatever it is I hope I'm ready.
There's someone in my circle too. He's cool. He's super hot. And he has a British accent. TURN ON. Not joking this time. He's taking the relationship slow which is something I really appreciate. He listens to me Izzy. He really does. He has beautiful eyes and a wonderful heart. Oh, and I'm not using him as pity for Jace. Just wanted you to know that. It feel different when I'm with him. I think...I think I love him. I won't tell him that, of course. I have to take steps carefully. You always taught me that.
Did Simon quit the band? Are they still coming up with stupid band names? If they are, here's one. Plastered Pimples. Sorry, I know. Gross. Still, I think Eric will like it. Oh! Tell the band I said hi and that I miss them. I almost forgot. There's so many things to say. They just keep slipping my mind.
Oh, Iz. I miss the good old days. I wish we got a warning or something that would tell us that the good days were over. I wish. I miss Jace. Tell him I still love him and that I wish him the best. I'll be visiting soon. I'd like to see you all. I want you to meet him. He's pretty eager to meet you too.
I love you. You're a sister to me. Forever. Keep your heart open, Isabelle. I love you.
Sincerely,
Clarissa Morganstern
PS. I would write longer but my pen is starting to run out of in