25th Dec 2023

Dear Palak,

It’s been 12 days since you last replied to my message. I have dropped seven messages after that – messages that you haven’t seen yet even though I saw you online a few times. It seems like you are trying to ignore me. Or maybe you are just too busy. I don’t know. It has happened in the past too but it scares the shit out of me every time you vanish. It feels like you are not going to talk to me ever again. I don’t expect anything from you other than being in touch with me, staying friends. But I would understand if it is overwhelming for you, me texting you every once in awhile and you feeling obligated to respond, especially when I am not someone you need in any way. So, if you stop talking to me, it’s fine. I will be hurt but I will be able to cope with it. Been there, done that. It’s just that we have reconnected after such a long time and it will be extremely painful to lose you again. But I will be ok. I will still be there if you need me ever.

With love, hugs and other things,
P