Dear Sara

I haven't heard from you...what's up? The letters just stopped coming, and I have to be honest, I'm kind of missing them. I know I haven't been able to write, but I was hoping you'd keep telling me about your world. The real world.

Because I'm living in this bubble. Everyone sees me, sees everything I do. They tell me if my hair is wrong, my clothes are a mess, I have too many tattoos, my date is not good enough. Everything about my life gets judged.

You haven't done that. At least I didn't think you had. It seemed like you understood. I hope I wasn't mistaken.

Anyway, the complications I mentioned have, well, gotten more complicated. It's stressful and making me mental. I'm not used to this kind of scrutiny because everyone has their opinions and aren't shy to say them. I thought I was happy...but something seems off, not what it should be. And I can't quite figure what that might be.

I was grateful for your letters, the secret ones you sent. It took me a while to get through all five even though they weren't that long. Like I said, complications. But I'm honored that you'd send them, trust me with those words.

So once again, thank you. And I hope to hear from you again soon.

Sincerely,

Zayn

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I know you are confused after reading Zayn's letter. Don't worry, Sara is too. Very confused.

And I'm sorry it took so long to update! I've been revising and completing two Manuscripts for potential publishing and that has taken all of my time this week. But things should be back on schedule now!