Dear Future Boyfriend.

Hi. The last time I wrote you a decent letter was when I was very sad, and I feel the same way today. Don't feel bad that I only write to you on days like these, because I felt like you were my only solace. But I don't want to dwell so much on whatever that causes my pain, I just want to talk about us.

I just wonder how you would be on times like this. Are you going to my house with an ice cream tub to make me feel better? Make sure it has nuts, or it's flavoured mango. Please don't be disappointed if I don't talk to much. I know you're not used to me only giving a slight smile. It's just so hard to talk, because if I do I think my tears would burst like a damaged water pipe. You don't need to do anything, don't force a smile. I know you're sad as well. Your mere presence is enough, you can cry with me if you want.

Are you going to take me out? I would love that. I hate isolation as much as I love it. Ironic as it sounds, but it's the truth. We don't need to splurge money, I just want to breathe and forget the sorrow I'm having even just for a short while. We can go see the sunset by the bay, sing me a song even if you don't sound so good, I'll love it. We can walk the streets our heroes used to walk in. We can appreciate flowers, too bad there are no sunflowers. We can even just sit on the couch at a cafe store, breathing the soothing aroma of coffee. Hold my hand. I need it. We can also have a silent picnic at night, where I can see the stars and appreciate them--you know I love them, don't you? Even better, we can catch one fallin, and as we lay down you might catch a tear fall. Will you hold my face and wipe it gently with your thumb? Will you kiss my forehead to make me feel better?

And as you walk me home are you going to hold both my shoulders and hug me tight. Please don't let go too soon. Your hug means a lot to me. Don't worry If I cry so much, you're the only person I'm comfortable being myself. You're the only person who knows that I can be weak.

I felt better writing this, for I felt love in a figurative way. I missed you. Please come soon--if time permits, of course.

Love,

Your Future Girlfriend.

Dear You,

I don't know if you will be able to read this.If not, maybe it's just not meant to be. Just kidding, I know how much you hate that line of mine. I admit it's really awkward to write you something like this or to write this way because I know there are chances that you won't see it. However, I really want to write you something tonight so please, read on.

We know for a fact that you are my best friend and both of us has been through a lot--series of fights, quarrels compensated with good laughs and happy moments together. We enjoy whatever we do or wherever we go as long as we are together. Remember our first year? You asked me if I'm happy, and sincerely, with a skip of a heartbeat, I said yes. I am happy, I still am.

However there are rough roads set as we walk and run in this world's paths and I admit, I was not really good with this. Expectations and assumptions overwhelm us and these led to heartbreaks. You want this, I don't want that, You don't want this, I want that. What happened to our pair of eyes that are connected invisibly with each other? Maybe we seldom stare at each other's eyes anymore. It seems like we somewhat lost that incomparable and amazing connection that we have and that is really saddening. I hope I'm wrong.

I just want to end this letter saying that no matter what is happening between the two of us, no matter how saddening, painful or hard it is to bear, I will always have my arms open wide ready to hug you (or not if you don't want to) and hear you out. 'Cause no matter what, you are my best friend, and that very important fact will always prevail.

Sincerely,
Maica D.

A Letter to Someone Handsome

Dear,

It may seem that the world doesn't appreciate your physical being, but let me say that I'm the one who values it. You may not believe it, for what I show and tell you was the opposite. But now, let me say you are handsome. You are beautiful. Don't you know that a lot has already told you that compliment? Even my mother said you are. I just don't tell you 'cause it sounds really weird for me to do so.You know we don't converse that way and our friendship is like everyday scrutiny. Maybe that's how we love each other, haha. Now I'm telling you, with all my heart, you are handsome. You have good looks. You are the guy version of beauty and brains. Crush-worthy. Move over, Papa P. (Oh well that's too much haha!)

But my dear, there is something beyond that handsome face. Let me start on your talents. I always testify on how amazing you are when it comes to writing. You are a great writer. Whatever subject and form, you can always write. It's a great entropy of your life. Girls melt whenever they read your writings about love. It's obvious that I'm your biggest fan. You're also good in academics. Don't you know there are certain lessons that I can't understand unless you teach me? I learn a lot from you. The list goes on but the more significant thing you possess is a caring and genuine heart. You are the guy who live and love with all your heart and soul. A guy with humility and sincerity. I love the way you love and I always thought that your girlfriend will feel blessed having you. There are guys who can be more handsome or well-built than you but you have the best muscle you can brag about and that is your heart. I don't care whether you are handsome or not, even you're not a Mr. Pogi contestant, 'cause beyond the superficial is something great that I'm proud of. I'm not bestfriends with you just because you're a fair-skinned tall guy with a cute face that I always like to pinch. It's because you understand and know me better, and for who you are in totality. It's not always about the looks, 'cause it's never permanent. You are handsome and you have a great loving heart. Your future wife has hit the jackpot.

So my dear, do not belittle yourself. It's saddening when you do that. You are worth something great. You are "something". There's no barf bag and giggling as I make this for I am sincere. So handsome, go out and share your smile to the world. I'll always be the one to catch the flying tomatoes. (Just kidding)

Biggest Fan,

Maica D.

Location : Don Ramon, Quezon City,