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~MDE~

Chapter 7

July 16, 2011

Dear Bella:

So, where to start? I guess I'll come right out and say it. I thoroughly enjoyed your last letter. I can see you chose not to write a new letter, and I'm glad you sent the one you did. I promise I was not offended and did not take things the wrong way. I can see that you are a "fun" type of girl. We all have nights where we just need to unwind. I can say that there are nights I could use a drink or two. We all need to let loose every once in a while, and the margaritas just made the letter a bit more entertaining. There were several times that I had to laugh, and even a time where I needed to stop and re-read. I wasn't sure I read what I did. Thank you for being honest. I really liked some of your answers, maybe a bit too much. Although, I have to wonder, would you have been that honest if you did not have the liquid courage? Yes, sorry, I am a guy; a guy living with a lot of other guys. So, when one reads about no shirts, and cramped hands, the mind tends to wonder, and wonder it did. OK, so now I think we are even with the word diarrhea.

So there were not that many questions in your letter; so I guess I'll just write. You know I was born in Chicago, but I currently live in Portland, OR. So we live only about 4 hours from each other. I promise I won't stalk you either. I guess I'm an ordinary guy. I enjoy the normal things in life; hanging out with friends and good movies. I like to think of myself as a guy's guy, but I understand the need to be sensitive, as well. My mom taught me to be respectful, and honest. So, yes, I open doors for others and have even been known to pull out a chair or two. I hate it when others are cruel for no reason, or gang up on others. I'm man enough to admit that I can be emotional at times; I'm not a complete hard ass.

So I have a question for you. I have access to a computer while I am here. Would it be easier to email back and forth? It's OK if you want to continue to mail letters, but if I'm being honest, I enjoy talking to you, and if we email I can hear from you sooner. I guess that is if you chose to write more often. You don't have to, and I know I'm being a bit selfish, but I can't help it. Reading your words makes me smile. I love that you asked if there are any others that could benefit from a letter, and I think there are a few. Let me look a bit more into it, and I will let you know the next time we talk. You are a phenomenal woman for doing this, Bella; I hope you truly understand just how much your letters mean.

I also have one more question, and, please, feel free to tell me to buzz off. I know that we have just begun talking, but you are so easy to talk to. I seriously mean it when I say that I look forward for your letters. The new thing now, is I keep wondering what you look like. I have this image of what I think you may look like, but I'm curious. Could you possible send me a photo or tell me what you look like? I will even send you one of me if you would like. I hope you don't think ill of me. I don't actually know what I'm trying to say. I don't want to come off as an ass, or anything, and I'm not trying to get a photo just too…well you know. OK, I need to shut up now. See, I guess we all have these days, and I'm not even drunk. You know what, forget it. I shouldn't have asked. It was wrong of me, and my mother would have my head if she knew the way I was behaving. I'm sorry.

Well, I'm going to go now. I'm not sure what else to say. I think I have inserted my foot into my mouth one too many times tonight.

Sincerely,

CPL Edward Cullen

A/N:

hope you enjoyed it.