Hey Alex,
I hope you are fine and good in your health. I hope everyone else is fine too. It was so nice to get your letter. I was waiting impatiently for it.

Thank you for inviting me over for Christmas. I would actually love to be there with all of you. I miss you people here too on every occasion. Alex, I do not want to hurt you but I cannot come over for Christmas this year. As you know, my internship will be ending this year so I would be coming home anyway. Therefore, I do not want to waste money on traveling. We're going to need this money there when I come back.

How is Sam's recovery progressing? Can she walk now?

I didn't know about your job. You never told me about it. However, it is okay, Alex. I'm sure you will find a new job and better than the previous one.

I am sorry for the late reply. I had some important things to go through. It was a busy week because there is the holiday break coming over next week so the workload is a bit higher than usual.

I agree with you. Phones and the internet don't have the charm letters have. It is so awesome to write letters to you and then waiting for the reply. It takes the stress out of my life. Our letters have their own beauty. They are proof of our strong bond.

Alex, I wanted to say something to you but I didn't have the courage to say it to you all this time.

"Alexandra, I love you."

I don't know how to express my feelings through words so let me just keep it simple so that It is easier for me to convey my feelings to you.

I love you since............ I don't know when. You have always been around me. Now when I am alone here, and we talk. Every day when the clock strikes five, I want to finish my work as soon as possible. I want to go home and wait for our talk. It feels as if I found my peace.

When I will return back, I will propose you in front of everyone so that everyone knows that you are mine now. I want to see your reaction when you read this letter. I am so eager to see it.

I hope you like your gift. Enjoy the holidays. Happy holidays.

Say hello to everyone for me and give my best wishes for the Christmas to all of them.

Keep smiling. Take care.

Love you,

                                                                                                                 Ivan