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Chapter 4
July 6, 2011
Dear Edward:
Your letter arrived today, and I had some free time, so I thought I would respond. I wanted to take a moment to thank you. The service you do for this country is wonderful. I know that it's not for everyone, but it's a job that needs to be done. I'm glad that you joined for yourself and didn't let anyone pressure you into doing something you didn't want to do. Have you thought about what you will do when you get out? I know you said that you don't want to be enlisted forever. I looked up the car you wrote about, and I must say it is nice. I hope one day you get all that you dream of. Please don't worry about language, it takes a lot to offend me, and you've never seen me out with the girls for drinks on a Friday night. Those can get quite entertaining, and we all manage to swear like sailors.
OK, so to answer your question about a husband. It's an easy answer, I don't have one, and don't worry there is no boyfriend either. I was engaged once a few years back, but it's a long story. I would love to be settled down and married, but I just haven't found that one yet. I always thought I would have it by now; the house, the husband to come home to, and the kids. It's like my job though, I won't settle. I deserve to be loved, and cherished, and there are so many guys that could come and go. Sure, I've dated a bit here and there, but there has been nothing meaningful. You know, that someone you are drawn to, that you can feel the connection with. I don't want to have to defend it or think about it. I just want it to be. I know that he is out there somewhere, and I just need to be patient until I find him. What about you? Do you have family somewhere here in the states? Much like you, I wouldn't want to step on anyone's toes.
I like your second question. There are a lot of things that I like. I love music. I listen to almost everything, but I'm partial to classical. There is just something about a hot bath, a glass of wine, and Debussy playing in the background. It moves you. It's like I can feel it in my soul, and no matter what the event of the day has been, it can take it all away. I also love reading; again, the classics are my favorite. I love picking up a book and getting lost in the story; being able to put myself in it and living a new life, even if just for a few hours. There are books that I can read over and over, and they never get old. I love the sun. I know I live in one of the wettest places in the US, but its home here, and when the sun does make a presence, I soak it up. I also vacation some place warm every summer. I also enjoy children, of course, and people in general. I may not have many friends, but the ones I do have are close. I don't know what I would do without them. We get together every Friday night for a few drinks and dinner. In fact, that is where I am heading when I finish this letter. I treat my friends like family; we are close and take care of each other. Who needs a ton of so called friends that you speak to once a month, when you can have quality friends that you can't live without.
So these are some of the things that I enjoy, sure there are more, but these are the most important things to me. So what things do you enjoy? I have to be honest; I'm not sure what question to ask next. I have a list of things I wanted to ask, but I'm not sure what to choose. So I guess I will choose these.
What is our family like? What is your favorite food? What is your favorite color?
Sincerely,
Isabella Swan
I seal the letter into an envelope and place it in the mailbox. I'm running a few minutes late to meet the girls, so I quickly make my way to the restaurant. I finally arrive ten minutes late, and easily find my two best friends waiting for me. I smile and say hello as I sit.
"Bells, you are never late, is everything OK?" Alice asks.
"Yes, I was just finishing my letter."
"You were writing a letter? Who does that anymore? Isn't everything done by text or email now a day?" That would be Rose, she is everything modern, but I love her.
I take a moment to explain my assignment to the girls.
"Well, if you assigned it to the kids, why are you doing it as well?" Rosalie asks.
"I thought it would be fun, and I figured that if I did it as well, it may help motivate the kids."
"I think it's romantic." Leave it to Alice to find romance.
"How is it romantic? I'm writing to a stranger who is overseas somewhere. I don't know if he's married, or gay." We all laugh, but Alice gets strange look on her face.
"Come on, I'm serious. I have a feeling about him, about you. I think this could be it. Just you wait and see."
We finish dinner, and chat over more drinks. The ride home I think about what she said. Wouldn't it be funny if he was the one? It would be one hell of a story to tell the kids. What the hell, now I'm thinking about kids. He's probably already married and has his own kids. I should know when I get his next letter.
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