DEAR D (pen pal edition) ✔️

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DIMITRI

April 22nd
Dear D,
Spencer gave me a promise ring. I'm not really a jewelry person, but for him I'd make an exception. The ring is gorgeous. It's beautiful. A gold infinity sign with 8 pink opals (my all time favorite gem). He took me to the aquarium to cheer me up after... and that's when he gave it to me. Oh, Delia. He said the most amazing words to me. A whole speech about how much he loves me, how he doesn't want to lose me, and how he's ready to spend the rest of his life with me. I don't know if I'd call that a proposal, but it's definitely a declaration of love. It sucks that we only get to see each other on weekends, but we make it work.

Spencer's worth it.

I feel like a horrible person. It's weird talking about something good going on in my life when you're not here anymore. I feel guilty. Like I don't deserve it. Doctor Hapbe said it's normal to feel this way, but I really wanted to help you, Delia. I thought I could. I thought I did everything possible. I'm sorry.

I applied to Ohio State University about a month ago. I'm still waiting to hear back from them. They have a great Veterinary program. Despite everything that's happened, I still want to be passionate about something. I love animals. I will take care and help any animal I can. It's a little far from home, but this is something I really want to do.

Dennis doesn't want me moving too far away. He started bawling his little heart out when he found out I applied to a college states away. I didn't think he'd get so attached to his older sister. Once I leave, it's just him and my Mom. He's never been alone before. He's always had Diamond and I to hang out with. At least he has Simon.

I have to work on this essay, so here's the end of the letter.

Love, Dimitri