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It was an early morning for Elizabeth. She had an early class every Friday at 8. She hit the alarm. It was that day, October 12th, but before she could really think about it a knock on the door sounded. Elizabeth grabbed her robe and headed to the door. Elizabeth opened the door.
"Elizabeth Adams, these are for you," the man said to her handing her a bouquet of flowers. He then preceded to hand her a letter.
"Umm, oh my, thank you," Elizabeth said admiring the daisies. She shut the door and headed to the counter. She sat the flowers down and looked at the letter. She opened it to find a picture fall out. It was of her and Henry. She smiled running her finger over it. She opened up the letter and started to read it.
"Good Morning to my fiancée. I knew you had class at 8 this morning so I figured I could be your wake up call. I wrote this before I left because I knew I was going to miss being with you on this day. Like I tell you every year, your parents would be so damn proud of you Elizabeth. I am incredibly proud of you and am so happy to be with you and to be marrying you when I get back. They are always looking after you. I hope the daisies brighten your day like your smile does me. I did leave you something else since I couldn't be here with you. There is a small box underneath my shirts in my dresser. It's for you, I hope you love it babe. Even though I am thousands of miles away from you, know I'm thinking about you this very second. I dream of the day when I get back and get to hold you in my arms. Have a good day babe, it may not be easy but I know you can do it. All my love to you Elizabeth, I love you so much. I'll be home before you know it. Xoxo Henry."
Elizabeth smiled with tears rolling down her cheeks. Henry had left for dessert storm a few months ago but she missed him so dearly. She held the letter to her heart, "I love you so much Henry."
She headed towards his closet and opened his drawer. There, she saw a black little box. She grabbed it and opened. Inside was a neckless. Engraved on a tiny silver circle was the date of their first I love yous, their engagement, and their wedding date. On the back was a quote that said, "for we are always together even if we are not close."
She walked over to the bed and sat, letting the sadness of the day but also the happiness from Henry rollover her. She was so thankful she thought, Henry knew what she needed. She walked to the mirror and put it on, holding the silver circle in her hand. She wiped her tears away and smiled. She couldn't wait till tonight when they could talk over the phone. Every Friday was the day they talked.
She then realized the time and realized she needed to get ready for class. She put clothes on and put the flowers in a vase before heading out.
Later that night, she had popped a frozen dinner in the microwave and watched some tv, earlier than usual. Usually Henry called around 4-5. She always had the phone next to her ready to hear his sweet voice.
Around 4:10, the phone started to ring.
"Hello," Elizabeth answered.
"Hello babe, it's so good to hear your voice. Did you get the flowers," Henry asked knowing she probably did.
"Henry, yes, I did, and I love them. The neckless is on right as we speak. Henry I know you can't be here today but it's felt like it," silent tears started to appear on Elizabeth's face.
"You know I just want you to be a little less sad on this day. I really wish I was there. I love you, to the moon babe. Just think before you know we'll be married and have a house instead of an apartment," Henry said with so much excitement in his voice.
Elizabeth laughed a little. The thought of them in their own home and growing old together made her heart swell.
"Yeah and you can cook for me so I don't have to have frozen meals everyday."
"So I'm guessing you miss my cooking more than me," Henry said while laughing.
"That's very debatable," Elizabeth smirked at the comment.
"Well I'm glad you got my flowers and the neckless. I think I gotta go babe, I'm getting called. Remember for we are always together even if we are not close. All my love to you Elizabeth. I love you and will talk next Friday. Soon will be here before you know and you'll be in my arms."
The tears started to reappear, "Be safe my love, come back to me. I love you too, with all my heart."
The phone disconnected and Elizabeth sat there. The tears had subsided and she decided to work on some homework.
Before she started, she thought to her self, she was so lucky. To marry the love of her life. Even though this day was the worst of the year, he always knew how to make her feel so cherished. She was grateful.
