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I felt sick. Today, the thirteenth of September, was my beloved's birthday party, and I was forced to be standing here listening to my commander shout instructions. After he was finished, he dismissed everyone --- with the exception of me.
"Yes, sir?" I asked, wanting to return to my tent to write Bella a letter, let her that I am thinking of her.
"What is wrong with you, Masen?" he asked, barking his words into my face.
"Nothing, sir." I replied.
"Then why are you so fidgety?" He barked yet again.
"It's, uh, it's my fiancée's birthday, today, sir." I answered him dully. He took a deep breath through his nose.
"Then I would go write her a letter, private."
My head snapped up, "Thank you, sir!"
He nodded, and I turned, but as soon as I was out the door, I started running. I took out my pen and paper and began.
Dearest Bella,
I love you so much. I miss you so much. I want you by my side soon.
Congratulations. It is your birthday. Today, you are eighteen years old. It is my deepest wish in this hour to be by your side, watching you open gifts and sip your first champagne. Enclosed is a gift for you, it is a simple silver necklace I purchased at a local shop. It has reminded me of you, simple, yet perfectly beautiful.
Wear close to your heart, so that I might be as close to you as possible. Wear it as a reminder of me, so that I occupy your thoughts. I pray I do not some across as selfish. I simply wish to be equal, as you are in my every thought.
My love, you are never a bother to answer, it is the high point of my day. I live for it.
I will be home soon, I believe. They have already shipped several troops home, due to approaching negotiations between the warring countries. It is wonderful, is it not?
To my bane, I must end this letter short.
I love you.
Please wear this necklace as a token of my love.
Edward