reminisce. relish. reprieve. but don’t ever regret.

While packing up my room in preparation to move to the new house, I uncovered a box hidden deep the messy closet. It was no ordinary box - it’s a small red case with a safe dial. Something which I had forgotten existed.

So I blew away the bit of dust on it.

Even though I don’t remember the combination, my fingers apparently did as they mechanically turn the dial.

Ahah! A little pop and the lid opened when I pushed the lock.

Inside sat 3 envelopes and a small note, all of which are still in pristine condition. Slowly, I slid out the piece of paper in the top envelope; a letter. Unfurling the letter with slightly trembling fingers, memories flashing before my eyes.. I ran through the contents quickly, and then I noticed the date.

6th October, 2008.

The year that started it all…

The year that changed me…

The year that I first felt like I had a purpose in life…

The year… When I fell in love for the first time.

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TBC.