A servant knocked on Solono's door.
"Come in."
"A letter arrived for you, sir."
Solono wasn't expecting a letter. "Thank you." As soon as he was alone, he opened the letter.
Hello Solono, I hope you didn't forget about me. I pray all is well with you. Guess what? I finished my novel. It's called Forbidden Love. I wrote for hours after you left. Somehow you inspired me. I won't tell you how it ends, but I'll send you a signed copy.
How are things with you? You have been on my mind a lot since you left. The way we talked endlessly that night - I fell in love with you! All I do is picture us together, raising a family. I don't care if our fathers don't approve.
Yours forever, Milagro Gobrio
Solono smiled, carefully folded the letter, and stuck it in his pocket. He wanted to share with Maria, but knew what her response would be: What are you thinking? Her father would kill you.