Haven't I told you how much I loved you? Perhaps I haven't, directly, but I'm sure you knew. I still do. My time is getting shorter now, as I am leaving for England soon. I just want to clarify certain things with you, before I'm gone.

Three years. I have been waiting for you for three years, without fail, with patience, hopes, dreams, and faith. I fell for you the moment I saw you, and I still do. I know you had the same feelings, too, but you never showed it, not even once. Perhaps I should have been more aggressive, but it's not my personality, it's not my type. But I gave you some hints, enough to let you know that I'm serious about my feelings. Hasn't it ever occurred to you that all the glances I stole, all the shy smiles I gave and all the "Hi" and "Byes" were actually hints from me?

No. I don't think you knew.

My friends said you weren't ready for a relationship. You didn't dare to face refusal. You were scared that I would say 'No'. But you never tried. You never asked me. If only you had asked, I would have said 'Yes'. Even if you ask now, I'll say yes. Some others told me you were scared of break-ups. But we never went steady, never got into a relationship. If only you had asked me to be yours, I'd be yours forever. The problem has always been in you. You did not take my hints, and you were too afraid of everything. I know Michelle hurt you, but I'm sure you knew that not all girls are the same.

I was so in love with you, and you were, too. I have heard stories about women who married the man that they did not love. Look at us. We loved each other, but we never went into any relationship. You never asked me.

I know there is no point writing and telling you all this, since we'll never be together. I'm leaving, and you'll be out of reach for a long time. But I think I just want you to know that I have always loved you, and always will.

Love,