Honestly, I think I need to stop spamming the Writing thread with all these crappy stories. xP

Derek,

I know that I’ve always said forever, but you have to face the facts. There’s no way we can do this, being this far apart and these letters; they’re our only means of communication. Words are nothing compared to the feelings I had with you before. You have to move on and understand that we can’t be together, not in this day and age. If there were some way I could come to you, I promise, I would. But, I can’t and that’s that. Life is full of many twists and turns, but please understand that I say this with a heavy heart. I know I promised you forever and always, but our piece of forever is over.

- With sorrow,
Bianca

Bianca,

You need to understand that I can’t let you go that easily. Just because there’s distance between us doesn’t mean that we can’t love each other. Like you said; life comes with many twists and turns, but that doesn’t mean it can make you give up on what you love most. I would beg on my hands and knees if I were in front of you to keep me. Don’t throw away this love that we had before; after all, in my heart, I know it was true. You can’t forget me like this because no matter how many times you tell me you’ll forget me, I know you’re wrong. No one can forget this. No one.

- With hope

Derek

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Oi. Should I continue? 

Aww D; *Sniffles*  This would make an adorable book.  Or movie, for that matter.

Edit:  Yes, please continue ^_^ 

Thanks, Kate. I wasn't expecting a reply so quickly. ^^

Well, I appreciate. it. c:

I wish the writing forums were as popular as the art and graphic ones. This way, more feedback on poetry and stories would get viewed.

You just read my mind ;D  

People would rather stare at a pretty picture than actually read.  Quite sad, really.  People don't realize how hard it is to write something decent.  Anyone can take shapes and colors and make them visually appealing, but it takes talent to transform twenty- six letters into something beautiful.  Granted, I do have a thing for some decent art work.  I'm no artist myself, tried and failed many times.

And there I go rambling on again XD 

Don't worry about it. I have nothing against the artwork that is on Res, but yes, I wish people could take more time to read something that someone put a lot of work into. My drawings? I am an absolute failure when it comes to art.

My mom recently just read an article in the newspaper about the best violinist in the world. Instead of going to a theater to play for others, he went to a subway. That's it, a subway. He didn't tell anyone who he was and he didn't make anyone pay for tickets. He just started playing.

And you know what people did? They ignored him. Some people stopped to admire him, but people from the newspaper, who were hired to watch the man and record what happened said few stopped. He made money, but instead of the thousands he makes at his shows, he made a total of thirty-one dollars.

The ending to the article went something along the lines of:

So we are left to wonder how many wonders and beauties are we looking past in everday life? If we cannot simply stop for a moment and admire one of the most beautiful musicians in the world without being told who he is, what other things are we missing in life?

I thought it was a sad and amazing story.

Derek,

I can’t describe the feelings that passed through me as I read your most recent letter. Somehow, you managed to invoke that remnant of whatever we had before. Alas, my father has decided it is time I move on and fine someone anew. I cannot continue these letters, you see. You must realize that we have to move on…Unless you can convince father otherwise, but Derek, there is no hope. There never was for us. Why can’t you see that? 

- With regret,
Bianca

Bianca,

To answer your last question in the most recent letter, I can’t see my future without you. I cannot picture my being alone with a house to call my own without you standing there, beautiful as you always are. Bianca, I cannot let you go and you must make your father see this. Show him these letters and I promise you he will rethink his actions. He is an honest and good man. I believe he knows true love when he sees it, but Bianca, I alone cannot do this. You must be true to your words and tell him that you love me. I don’t believe you have forgotten me so easily. We are still writing to each other. 

- With grace,
Derek

Derek,

I must not have seemed true of heart when I told my father I was still swooned with you. He is an honest man, yes; but he is also a practical one and he calls me a fool for believing that this could last. Derek, you don’t understand our situation. Whatever love we had before has blinded you to reality. These letters; we cannot live in them and I cannot wait for you, knowing that there is no possible way you can come. Derek, my lost love, know that I want to let you go.

 - With heartache,
Bianca

Bianca,

Is it true, my love, that you want to give up on us? Though you say that you want this to end, in my heart, I cannot believe it. I won’t let myself believe it, Bianca. I will do everything in my power to come to you. I will raise money to buy a house of my own in your new country and we can be together, if that is your wish. All I ask from you is time, Bianca. Don’t let me lose you to the passing of time or the courting of new men.

 - With a pleading heart,
Derek

The time should be rather old seeing as we're talking of courting and such. The letters by themselves show that telephones and email weren't invented yet. Took me a while to realize it, though. xD Thanks Nova. ^^

Derek,

My dear, I would wait for you for all eternity if I must, but how could you possibly find your way to me? These letters are sent discreetly so my father does not know I continue to write to you. You know we move about a lot, traveling along the countryside as father makes deals with landlords and such. I myself, have no say in the matter. How will you ever find me, my love? And know, that in this lifetime, it may be impossible for me to wait for you.

- With helplessness,
Bianca

Bianca,

My love, I know that you would wait for me for an eternity. I also know that your father is running out of patience with you. Why, oh why, Bianca. Why did you have to leave so soon, before I could arrange for a proper marriage between us? I refuse to lose you to another man, you must see that. Already, I have saved up fifty dollars and know, my sweet, that I will find my way to you. No matter where you are, I will trust my heart and I will find you. I will find you, sweet Bianca.

- With promise,
Derek

Derek,

Fifty dollars is a measly amount, my love, but it is a start. Father expects my marriage to be full of grandeur and he will not marry me to a man that has nothing to offer a damsel like I. Derek, my love, if you promise that you will find me, I will arrange a means of transportation for you. My love, it is a dark time in this country so you must handle the situation with care. If I send someone to fetch you, will you promise to be careful? I cannot assure you that I will be able to. Nor can I assure you that father will accept you.

- With joy,
Bianca 

These are beautiful! I love how you're telling the story purely through letters, it adds a really personal dimension to it and I can just imagine Bianca sprinkling her perfume over the letters she writes :P

And I completely agree with what you and Katie were discussing, I love to read and write and I think it's such a shame that the writing forums don't get much attention.

Anywho, keep up the excellent work! I love everything you've posted in these forums, you're a very talented writer ^_^