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inspired by my ex english teacher's essay title =)

valentine's day influenced =D

It was a chilly Sunday morning as i sat staring at the morning sun.The sound of children's laughter drifted up to me and warmed up my bones from the icy fingers of Jack Frost.The melody of chirping birds transported me back to a brighter summer day..where my steps were lighter and the lines of age were yet to be etched on my features...

30th January,1910
I was at a pool party,enjoying myself..The music was great and the atmosphere was simply lively..Meeting up up with old friends,making new ones,it seemed as if the night could not get any better. Than he came,n he smiled.

"Hey,i'm Simon.This song is really lovely..so,may i have this dance?...."

12th January,1910
It was our first date..N i was feeling rather nervous..He came with a smile, the very same one that i fell for.He held out a rose,a pretty pink one.A small note was attached to the rose and it said
"It's okay if you're not prepared to be in love with me so soon.I know you've been through enough to have your doubts.We don't need to go that far,let's hold on to where we are. For i have faith that if its real we'll make it through.All i'll ever need is you" It was a wonderful day.

14th February 1912

We were at the airport,silent,fingers intertwined. His luggage has already been hauled onto the plane. The last call for his flight has been announced.My fingers tightened as an invisble hand squeezed my throat. He turned around and gave me that beautiful smile once more.Strong as ever,my darling boy

." Darling, i'll have to go now. The time has come for me to study abroad and it would be a long lonely 5 years.I wish i could keep you for myself but that would me selfish of me and cruel to you. I''ll go now and fulfill my dreams of being the perfect husband for you.While i'm gone,i'll not refrain you from other men that may come knocking on the doors of your heart. When i return, you shall be the first person i seek and i'll claim your heart if it is still mine to be owned.I'll wait,and even if my love is in vain,i'll never love another as much as i love you".

When his lips touched mine, i savoured every moment. I sent him off with a brave smile and watched him disappear into the crowd. And i broke down,and cried.

14th March 1917

He was due to return today. We both fulfilled our promise of abstinence from any sort of communication during the 5 years. Longing and missing him has been hard,but i preservered and carried on with my life. Finally that telegram came,announcing his return.I nervously smoothered my hair and looked out for that familiar face. A surge of blood rushed to my cheeks and i realized it was the very same smile.

He's back...

1st of January 1920

Our wedding date.

"I want to make it a double celebration every year love, your birthday and our anniversary.This way, even when i'm old and wrinkled and my memory fades,i'll never forget this date.The begining of every year, a new meaning for us both"

As i walked down that aisle, he stood at the end,tall and proud. We brought up 2 children, both just as handsome and as loving as the father. They inherited his lopsided smile, and his loving nature towards others.As i watch them run around in the backyard, i still wonder what is was that made a perfect man like him fall for an ordinary girl like me. I've asked him once,but he only smiled in reply.

15th September 1993

It was his funeral today.After an exhausting battle with cancer, God decided to bring him Home. Even till the very end he managed to smile at me every time his eyes fluttered open. I drew strength from his courage. After he was burried, i returned to the cottage he bulit for me and reached out for an envolope. His very last letter to me.

My darling wife Jay,

It has been a long loving journey and i never once regretted knowing and loving you. My time know is limited,my body is alreday showing signs. There are still so many things i wish to say and do for you,so many more memories i wish to make. However,i believe i've already given you the most important thing of all, the knowledge that i love you,i always had and always will..I feel blessed whenever i wake up to the sight of your face of to go to sleep within your warm hug. You are my life,angel and you will always be. This is not goodbye really,it's just till i meet you again. I have to make things perfect for you just i as i always do..remember? I'll build you a perfect house up there and wait keep it spick and span for you. Have no fear when i am gone love,i'll always be close by. Watching over you,keeping you away from harm. Remember the first ever song that we danced to at the party? " Smile an everlasting smile,a smile can bring you near to me,its only words and words are all i have,to take your heart away.."it has been my favourite song ever since..whenever i hear that song, i picture you in that sweet dress swaying to the rhythm in my arms.You were beautiful love,and i fell for you the instant i set my eyes upon you.I'll miss you sweetheart,promise me you'll live a good life.I'm just studying abroad again..only for a longer period alright? i love you,Jay,and i'll be waiting..

with all my love and care,
Simon

15th September 1998

My fingers shook i folded that yellowed piece of parchment again. The sound of laughing children seemed to fade away and my vision started to dim. A bright light ushered me in and i could see a figure comig towards me. In the horizon laid a handsome big house,similar to the structure of my present cottage..

Hello darling,welcome home"..He smiled.

the last breath expired from my lungs and my lips curled upwards into one final smile.

Simon brought me home,finally..

may u guys find true love this valentine! =)