I really thought I had no chance. I never dared to hope, but simply resolved to love silently, because in silence I find no rejection. I was simply holding onto the belief that if I simply continued to love silently, my love would eventually be rewarded.

I never told you that I love you, but I think you know. They told me that you’ve kept the wrapper to that candy I stupidly gave you all those years ago. I can hardly believe it, but if so, thank you. It means so much to me. I love you.