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Saturday, November 14, 2020 2:53 PM
From: Ryli

Dear Yulia,

I love the picture you sent, in the blue dress. It is my favorite photo of you. Your beauty dazzles me. You know, I could not sleep last night, because I was thinking about you, and how difficult it will be to wait until next year to hold you in my arms. I read your Email today and found comfort in the fact that you reminded me about how strong your immune system is, and that you will be fine traveling to the USA. Also, you are right. It would be a shame to waste this opportunity now since you have so much vacation time, and it is apparent to me now that it will be impossible for you to take any days off next year, even with 6 months of advance notice. It is such a shame that your employer will only give you this time off now, but none next year. But my dear Yulia, I know that these things are out of your control, and so after much thought last night, I have decided that you are correct. We must be together for your birthday! I cannot wait to have that slow dance with you when we are finally together! I am prepared to help in any way I can to make this possible.

Yulia, how many days and nights do you wish to spend in the USA? I was just curious so that I can help. You mentioned that you would like to be here by Decemeber 12, since this is your birthday, and stay for Christmas and New Years too. Is this correct? I was just curious how many amazing days we will be able to spend together, and how many nights we will be able to share in the hotel room. Would you like to spend almost all of your 45 days here? I was just wondering how long you wish to stay, so I can make the necessary plans.

Also, I would be very happy to help with money. I am able to do this. But, my dear Yulia… I do not know how to get these funds to you! I worried about this all night. Even if I wanted to send money to you, how could I? But, I was hoping maybe you had an idea of how to do this? You are so intelligent and smart. I was hoping maybe you could help. Please tell me if you know of a way for me to send you money, and exactly how much to send. Once I know this, I will send anything you need right away! Oh my dear Yulia, I have such strong feelings for you. I will do anything it takes to make this dream happen for us. I will quickly send any funds you need. Just let me know how much to send and I will send it immediately! It fills me with joy knowing that I am in a position to help you.

Yulia, don’t be sad. I was depressed to hear that you were so upset that it was impossible to take a photo. I do not like to think about my dear Yulia being upset about anything. I hope this Email makes you a little happier. I cannot wait to see you in December! A small issue with money is nothing. I can fix this for us. It would be so tragic to let this opportunity go to waste simply because of a simple issue with funds.

Yulia my sweetheart, I am so excited now. Please let me know as soon as possible how to send you the money. We shouldn’t delay any longer since your vacation time approaches quickly!

Love,
Ryli