14th February 2024

Dear Palak,

Last month, this time, I was at your place. And now you are not even talking to me. I still do not understand how loving someone can be a punishable offence. Yes, I am married. And yes, I love my wife. But that doesn’t mean I stopped loving you. I never did.

I bothered you when you stopped responding to my messages. I bombarded you with calls and messages. But that was because I got scared. Fear is a bitch, Palak. Please don’t be mad at me for that.

I know I have been saying this a lot but I really don’t expect anything from you. Except that we stay in touch.

Your friends and family have asked you to block me from everywhere. I understand where this is coming from. A) They are worried about you. They don’t want you to have anything to do with a characterless guy like myself who is married and yet profess to love you. They are protecting you. B) They probably think that by cutting me off, you will save my marriage. I will focus on my wife then.

Like I said earlier, my estranged relationship with Pallo has nothing to do with you. As for the first point, I really don’t know what to say. I can assure you that I, in my wildest imagination, cannot think of doing any harm to you. Even if I get divorced, I won’t come to pursue you. I respect you and your parents too much to even think of it.

I just want to love you… from a distance, talk to you once in a while, probably see you once or twice a year. Is that too much to ask?

Please reply.

With love, hugs and other things,
P

P. S.: Happy Valentine’s Day