Christmas Gone Wrong (VegasPete) - Completed

Secret

19th December 2022

Dearest Snowflake,

First things first.

Hi, Snow. You are a beautiful cat with a beautiful name. Will you please say hello to the person behind you, too? Tell him I said I like the way his eyes are smiling and not to sound creepy, but the hair falling on his forehead makes him look kinda cute. And is that a dimple I'm seeing?

Coming back to you, Snowflake.

I could imagine you thinking 'tit for tat' with a proud smug smile on your face as you slid that picture into the envelope. You are good at this, Snowflake. You got me. Who would've thought our sweet Snowflake would be so good at this teasing thing. A nice surprise.

You once told me I was full of surprises but I think I fall nowhere near you.

Are you telling me there is a possibility that your whole hostel thinks you have a lover who sends you letters? And you didn't bother correcting them? Now, I'd have to live up to their expectations and send you big gifts along with some roses. Guess I got no choice now.

And to answer your question,

Mr Grey is the cat and the human behind Mr Grey is yours truly a.k.a Chainsaw. See at times like this, I really regret the choice of my pen name. I should've tried to be more creative. In my defense though, I had complete intentions of ending this thing within three letters.

I don't regret failing that though.

If I didn't know any better, I'd think you're flirting with me.

Is that so?

You are unleashing that heart of yours. I think I can get used to that.

If I didn't know any better, I'd think you're flirting with me, Snowflake :)

Do you know what they say about dreaming of people you haven't met? It could be a sign that you think about that person a lot (which you said you were) OR It can also mean that person might end up becoming someone important in future. I mean, these are all theories. I could be wrong too. But what if I am right? One more thing for you to think about.

(I know I am just that good but it felt good to know you think the same. It's okay. I'll let you steal my questions :) )

Now, what would I do today if the World was ending tomorrow?

Honestly, after reading your answer, I was speechless and that doesn't happen very often.

I have thought of this question a number of times before but every time I figured that maybe I'd pack my bags, go on some adventure, or maybe set all the animals in the zoo free. Maybe spend all my money on buying caged birds only to set them free? You know, something big. Crazy.

But I never thought as you did. Moment by moment. I love the way you think. Something about the way you make the simplest sentences sound so meaningful. You make me think, Snowflake.

The first thing I'd do as soon as I wake up is to sit at my desk and write you a letter. Because I'd have to give this to mom before she leaves for work so she could post it on her way there. My handwriting would be a bit sloppier than usual because I'd be in hurry. I'd think about how things started between us. I'd probably smile at the memory. Would it be a bittersweet smile? Don't be surprised if it's just a lot of thank yous hiding a couple of secrets here and there. I'd share my number too. You know, just in case.