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In fact, if Josie could see how much I’ve shared with you, she’d likely fall over in shock.
As you see, my adult life has been rather unimpressive and... predictable. Hmm... I don’t think I’ve ever really thought about it that way before and I’m not certain how I feel about the revelation.
Sincerely,
Izzy
PS: Tolkien has the best quotes, doesn’t he? Here is an excellent one for perusal. “Never laugh at live dragons.”
From: Izzy Edgewood
To: Penelope Edgewood, Luke Edgewood
Date: March12
Subject: I still know nothing
What am I doing? If Brodie the Hobbit lives on the other side of the world, why am I encouraging any sort of... anything with him? Whatever this anything may be? Why would I invest my emotions in a relationship in which one of the two of us would have to move away? He seems close to his family. I’m certainly and devotedly close to mine. It’s ridiculous really.
Did I mention he lives on an island? On the other side of the world! That requires travel. Usually flying.
Why am I even concerned? I sound as if this is the right hobbit for me, when there’s been NO talk of romance between the two of us. I should stop writing him.
But I can’t wait for his responses—like Christmas morning every day.
Oh good grief, somebody slap me. I’m starting to sound like a Hallmark movie, and I only resort to those during certain times of the year... for sentimentality’s sake, of course.
Izzy
PS: What do I want? (This is a rhetorical question so, Luke, you are free NOT to answer.)
From: Luke Edgewood
To: Izzy Edgewood, Penelope Edgewood
Date: March12
Subject: I still know everything
Izzy,
Slapping you doesn’t help. I’ve tried, but maybe I should have used something more attention-grabbing than a toy fish. What you need is a deep breath and the right perspective. Distance isn’t the key to a good relationship, communication is. Communication leads to trust and then commitment, and then you have what you really need most for your future, regardless of how that looks or where it is, islands or not.
It’s sad when there have been so many mean girls and heartless guys in the world that we forget the worthwhile ones are still out there, probably as hopeful in finding the “real thing” as we are.
Luke
PS: “No talk of romance”??? You do realize Heart-to-Heart is an online dating site, right?
PPS: I won’t even attempt to answer THAT rhetorical question.
Text from Penelope to Luke and Izzy:Where is my brother and who have you replaced him with? Luke, the email you sent to Izzy was absolutely beautiful. Maybe we’re both wiser in writing.
Izzy:Luke, I’m in tears. Where did you gain such wisdom?
Luke:Dr.Phil.
Luke:Penny-girl, you’ve never taken advantage of the depths of my personality. Now I’m off to field dress a deer while I watch the Bass Pro fishing show.
