Yulia,

I just woke up and have read your latest Emails. I am so shocked (and sorry) that the MoneyGram transfer did not work. The agent I spoke with here did not mention anything about MoneyGram not working in Russia. But, perhaps this was an error on their part. Luckily, I can cancel the transaction and get my money back. I am heading out into town to do that right now. I will cancel the MoneyGram transfer, and then try to send it through Western Union again.

I cannot believe how difficult this has become. But my love for you burns brightly, and I will do anything it takes to send you the money so you can book your trip. I don’t just want to see you my dear Yulia, I HAVE to see you. I am so crazy about you that being with you in person is necessary for my survival. I will get my money back from MoneyGram and I will go to the Western Union agent right now.

Yulia, I am a little worried though. I think to them, it might seem odd that I cancelled a Western Union transfer, only to re-send the same one 3 days later. I am also worried that they will ask me a reason for the transfer again. You suggested that I not offer a reason, or perhaps give them a different one. My dear Yulia, this seems a bit dishonest to me but if necessary, I will do this, only because it is for you, and to see you, and to be together which is the most important thing in the world. So, if they ask, I will tell them that the reason is that you are my wife, and that our child is very sick, and needs emergency medical treatment in Russia while I am stuck here in the USA ‘on business’. This sounds very convincing to me. What do you think? Hopefully, I won’t have to tell this ‘white lie’, but it is what I will do in order to get the money to you. Also, I will change the amount so that it does not seem so suspicious. I will send $800 this time so it looks completely different than the last one - except for the recipient information of course. But, there is nothing we can do about that. I will go sort this out now, and will send you the receipts and details as soon as it is done. I hope that this is the final obstacle to us being together. Hopefully Western Union does not interfere again as they did last time. I will also go to a different Western Union location in my town, so that I work with a different agent. I can set up the transaction online, but I only have cash and so I must go to the physical location to give the clerk my cash in order to complete the transfer. I will try a different location this time.

My beautiful Yulia, I watched you video over and over all day yesterday. It fills me with love, and courage to hear your voice. This issue with sending you money is like a battle, and because of you, I will find some way to conquer it and become victorious! You are my motivation and my reason for living. I cannot express how in love with you I am.

OK, I must quickly go to the MoneyGram and Western Union offices now. I will write again soon with the confirmation information.

With all my love,
Ryli