1st February, 2024

Dear Palak,

I know you are still upset with me.

Fear makes you do stupid things. Things you wouldn’t do normally. Things you wouldn’t do if you were logical.

Like talking to an astrologer even when you don’t believe in this stuff.

I asked if you would remain my friend for the rest of my life. It was just this desperate need for some kind of assurance, you know? A sign that we could still be friends through everything. That’s all I was looking for—a little bit of hope.

And when she, the astrologer told me we could stay friends as long as I didn’t make things weird, it hit me hard.

I realized then just how much my messages and calls might have been too much for you.

You suddenly stopped responding to my messages and it made me fear that I probably had lost you again. Believe me, not talking to you for 13 years was tough.

All I ever wanted was to keep you in my life. That’s the truth. When we reconnected, my biggest fear was going through that loss all over again. I guess in my panic, I didn’t see how my actions were affecting you.

I’m really sorry for everything. I hope we can move past this. Your forgiveness would mean the world to me.
I am sincerely sorry for what I did.

Please forgive me.

With love, hugs and other things,
P