14 Her Letter

Friday night, I got home from the headquarters of the Police Intelligence Office. I was quite anxious about the upcoming promotion. There were three of us candidates for promotion. The other two were quite influential as they also belong to a line of retired military officials. I didn't want to rely on my late father's reputation to get any position. That would be a petty thing to do. Although I'm sure everyone in the service knew my late father's contribution to the police force, I didn't expect my higher ups to use that for my credit. I want a fair and square game.

Arriving at home,I greeted my grandmother who was seated in the couch doing her knitting as usual. This has become her past time after dinner before going to sleep. I put my shoes on the rack, wore my home slippers then headed to the kitchen to get some drink. Before reaching the kitchen, I glanced at the pile of letters and some household bills placed in one of the sections of the divider cabinet. I took hold of a light blue stationary envelope with my name on it. There was no return address but was obviously mailed thru post.

"Your brother may not come for dinner, finish all the food there. Don't waste it." Grandma called out loudly. Maybe due to her old age, her hearing grew faint as well. If some strangers would hear her, they would think that she is angry at them. Grandpa on the other hand has sharp hearing but his vision is weak. Its so funny to watch them together from a distance especially when they are arguing or discussing something.

Hearing that I was the only one to eat, I sat quietly and ate alone. After tidying up the dishes, I grabbed those letters, greeted grandma goodnight then headed to my bedroom. After shower, I moved to the study room to review some of our gathered data from the recent assignment we had. Looks like the rebels had been using fire arms to bribe young recruits in the urban far flung areas. They were taking advantage of the innocence of the civilians!

Having finished my report, I went back to my bedroom. Picked up the remote control to switch on the TV when the letters on bedside table caught my attention. I took the light blue envelope first. 'Who could possibly send such an intriguing letter? It doesn't look like a business one!' I furrowed my brows while prying it with my fingers to slowly to open it.

My eyes scanned the letter. I can't believe how tiny the words were written! It was so neat but was almost like font 6 if written in the computer. Is my love testing my sharp eyes? Oh, I'm sure surprised again by the wit of this young woman! And her penmanship...? How could she have an almost computerized penmanship? Yet this letter is obviously handwritten in blue ink! Wowww! This blows up my mind!

Its good my eyesight is really good. I can read it clearly. Her letter was two pages with only one of the sides written. I leaned on the headboard to read her letter. I chuckled at the way he composed my name. I couldn't help but break a laugh when I was really entertained by her cunning 'destructive' greeting. Then smiled when I read the part assuring me of her love and commitment to me. I was quite touched by the mention of her being a self-supporting student. I didn't know. S:he didn't seem to be needing money as she was always easy on things. I realized by this time that she has not mentioned anything about needing money. I just wonder how she us coping up with her studies while she is8 in dire need. I never experienced being in lack financially but I heard so much stories about hardships. Maybe I am so blessed by God to have such a good life.

Thinking of my woman at the other end striving hard in her studies while maybe doing some part time work made my heart ache. Would she consider accepting a financial help from me? I hope she will. I hope she is not that strong-willed to reject my offer. I hope....

I can't help but sigh after my heart grew heavy reading her letter. First, she surprised me, then teased me, then made me laugh, then made me feel loved and cherished, then made me ache for her. What a whirlwind of emotions !! What have I done to meet such an amazing and mysterious woman! Oh, not yet a woman! She's still 18, still a girl... my girl, my wonderful girl.!

I folded back the letter to put back in its envelope, I felt there was something inside the envelope. I pryed it wide then took out a whole wallet sized photo of her. She looked so elegant and professional in her royal blue school uniform. A white blouse under a blue blazer paired with a pencil cut skirt. Her left hand held some books at the side while her right arm was tucked into her blazer's pocket. Her lazy eyes were alluring while her lips were twitched a little towards her right cheek made her more appealing. I felt my body became hot just seeing her photo. I couldn't help it! 'I'm sorry Fem, I can't just help it' I whispered grabbing some tissue to wipe off my manhood after helping myself with her picture on my other hand.

I slipped her picture in the front compartment of my wallet, bearing in mind to laminate it in my office when I get to work..