The Hidden Letter

One evening, as they sat together in Ash's apartment, Ash handed Lily a small, worn envelope. "I found this while I was unpacking," he said, his voice tinged with emotion. "It's a letter I wrote to you when we first started dating, but I never gave it to you."

Lily took the envelope, her heart racing with curiosity. As she opened it and began to read, her eyes filled with tears. The letter was filled with Ash's deepest feelings and hopes for their future, written in the early days of their relationship.

Dear Lily,

From the moment I met you, I knew my life would never be the same. Your laughter is like the first warm breeze of spring, your kindness like a light in the darkest night. You brought color and joy into my world, and I can't imagine a day without you in it.

There's so much I wish I could say to you, but words never seem enough. I think about our future all the time – the dreams we'll share, the challenges we'll face together. But sometimes, I'm terrified. What if I'm not enough for you? What if I can't be the person you need me to be?

I want to be your strength when you're weak, your comfort when you're sad. I want to share in your joys and help carry your burdens. I've never felt this deeply for anyone, and it scares me how vulnerable I am with you. But I wouldn't trade it for anything, because loving you is the most real thing I've ever known.

When I close my eyes, I see us growing old together, still holding hands, still laughing at the little things. But I also see the hard times – the fights, the tears, the moments of doubt. And it breaks my heart to think that I might ever hurt you, even unintentionally.

I've written this letter so many times, trying to find the right words. I want you to know that even in my darkest moments, you are my light. Even when we're apart, you are in my heart. And no matter what happens, my love for you will never waver. You are my heart, my home, and my everything.

I know we have our whole lives ahead of us, and I'm so excited for every moment we'll share. But if life ever takes us on different paths, I want you to remember this: You have been my greatest joy, my deepest sorrow, and my most profound love. Thank you for being you, for letting me love you, and for loving me in return.

Love always,

Ash