Dear Soulmate

Part 3: Epilogue

April 14, 2018

My Darling,

I miss you more than words can say. I wish there were a way that I could see you again. It's just so much has happened since we last spoke.

I've enlisted in the army. I finished basic training a few months ago. I'm being sent to France to aid their soldiers on the front line. If you're reading this letter, it means I didn't make it. I'm having this letter placed in my file with explicit instructions that it be hand delivered to you and you alone in the event of my death.

There is no one in this world that I love more than you. It's always been you. I need you to know that. I know I haven't treated you in the way that should make you think so, but you are the love of my life.

I remember every amazing moment we shared together over the past ten years. I remember meeting you under the oak tree, going bowling, watching you get your tattoo, graduating college. I remember the first time we kissed. It was so forbidden, but it was so good. When our lips touched for the first time, all I could hear was a buzzing in my ears. All I could feel was my heart pounding in my chest and the softness of your lips.

I remember the bad times too. I remember the fight we had just before Christmas senior year of high school. I blame myself for everything bad that happened after that. I regret so much.

I wish I could take it back. I also want to apologize for the pain that this letter is surely going to cause you. You have to know that I have never meant to hurt you.

You should know that I still want you. Just you. Only you. In fact, when I get back, I plan on finding you and asking you to marry me. I've got the ring picked out and in my pocket and everything.

If I don't make it, I want you to know that I wanted to spend the rest of my life with you and that I am sorry for being such a coward all this time. I should have gone after you the night you left. I heard you that night. I heard you sobbing, opening drawers and closing the zipper of your suitcase. I let you think I was asleep because I was a selfish coward. It broke me to let you leave without saying anything.

Love Always,

Your Soulmate

Certificate of death and personal effects enclosed.

DELIVERY STATUS: DELIVERED 24 DECEMBER 2018