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The autumn air chilled Eleanor to the bone as she wandered around Central Park. It was odd for the weather to have changed so abruptly. However, it fit Elly's mood perfectly. It had been weeks since Todd's departure and she has heard nothing from him. Eleanor continued her walk through the park as her mind jumped from worry to worry. Her first year in university had just begun and already she was finding it difficult. It wasn't the courses she found difficult. She actually quite enjoyed her poetry and children's Literature classes. It was very strange to be attending school without all her high school friends, and especially without Todd.
Eleanor had known Todd would not be going to school with her but at least he would have been close by. Things rarely went as planned though. The wind began to grow colder and Eleanor wrapped her pale green wool coat closer around her slim body. She turned on to the path which would lead her home. She stopped at Starbucks on her way home and purchased her and Todd's favourite drink, a grande Café Latte with a peanut butter cookie. Again Eleanor's thoughts drifted towards Todd and as she approached the apartment building, sipping her coffee, she began to quietly hope that there would be a letter from her boyfriend. As she opened the mail box a little shiver ran up her spine and she withdrew the single white envelope from the box. Her heart fluttered a little as she tore open the letter where she stood. She sat down on the bottom step of the staircase, placed her coffee beside her and unfolded the letter. She slowly began to read...
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September, 15th, 1993
Dear Elly,
How are you, my love? Everyday I think of you and wish I could hold you in my arms. I have arrived safely and as of yet, nothing has occurred. We've been in training day and night. It is very strange to be without you and surrounded by men. I miss your beautiful body beside me everyday. Your long chestnut hair and your big green eyes; I could stare into them for hours. There are some cute guys here but well, its just not the same as being with you. I'm kidding of course... I am doing well. My mother must be worried about me, so could you call her and tell her that I am alive and well. I am eating well and everyone is trying to make the best of an uncertain situation. I have made friends. Please don't worry about me, I'll be fine. I have to go because I don't want to be late for dinner.
All my love,
Forever and ever,
Todd
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Since opening the letter, Eleanor had begun to smile, for the first time in weeks. As she read on her smile broadened. She picked up her coffee and practically skipped up the stairs. She opened the door to her apartment and let out a little squeal of happiness. Her boyfriend was safe and sound for the moment, which meant she could relax for a little while. Or at least until she phoned Todd's mother.
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Please Review and I appreciate compliments and criticism.
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The autumn air chilled Eleanor to the bone as she wandered around Central Park. It was odd for the weather to have changed so abruptly. However, it fit Elly's mood perfectly. It had been weeks since Todd's departure and she has heard nothing from him. Eleanor continued her walk through the park as her mind jumped from worry to worry. Her first year in university had just begun and already she was finding it difficult. It wasn't the courses she found difficult. She actually quite enjoyed her poetry and children's Literature classes. It was very strange to be attending school without all her high school friends, and especially without Todd.
Eleanor had known Todd would not be going to school with her but at least he would have been close by. Things rarely went as planned though. The wind began to grow colder and Eleanor wrapped her pale green wool coat closer around her slim body. She turned on to the path which would lead her home. She stopped at Starbucks on her way home and purchased her and Todd's favourite drink, a grande Café Latte with a peanut butter cookie. Again Eleanor's thoughts drifted towards Todd and as she approached the apartment building, sipping her coffee, she began to quietly hope that there would be a letter from her boyfriend. As she opened the mail box a little shiver ran up her spine and she withdrew the single white envelope from the box. Her heart fluttered a little as she tore open the letter where she stood. She sat down on the bottom step of the staircase, placed her coffee beside her and unfolded the letter. She slowly began to read...
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September, 15th, 1993
Dear Elly,
How are you, my love? Everyday I think of you and wish I could hold you in my arms. I have arrived safely and as of yet, nothing has occurred. We've been in training day and night. It is very strange to be without you and surrounded by men. I miss your beautiful body beside me everyday. Your long chestnut hair and your big green eyes; I could stare into them for hours. There are some cute guys here but well, its just not the same as being with you. I'm kidding of course... I am doing well. My mother must be worried about me, so could you call her and tell her that I am alive and well. I am eating well and everyone is trying to make the best of an uncertain situation. I have made friends. Please don't worry about me, I'll be fine. I have to go because I don't want to be late for dinner.
All my love,
Forever and ever,
Todd
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Since opening the letter, Eleanor had begun to smile, for the first time in weeks. As she read on her smile broadened. She picked up her coffee and practically skipped up the stairs. She opened the door to her apartment and let out a little squeal of happiness. Her boyfriend was safe and sound for the moment, which meant she could relax for a little while. Or at least until she phoned Todd's mother.
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Please Review and I appreciate compliments and criticism.