Ara, my dearest,
Every flaw carries its own kind of beauty, and I know I’m not perfect either. I don’t expect you to be perfect. What matters is that you are true to yourself, and that’s why I love you so deeply. Love is a choice—a choice to stay, to work through challenges, and to build something strong, even when it’s tough. Please don’t ask me to leave. I’m here for you, and I won’t leave just because you feel you aren’t the perfect wife. I’m your husband, and I made a promise to stand by you and never hurt you. No one else can have me but you. I want to be with you and only you, and I see how you’ve stood by me for the past six years.
You’ve given me a beautiful world, and your support and encouragement have brought me to where I am today. I am at my best when I’m with you, and I couldn’t have reached this point without you. We have a wonderful, happy life together, and I miss everything about you—our deep conversations, your laughter, your touch, your hugs, your kisses. Don’t you miss me? I miss hearing you say, “I want to hug you until I smell like you.” No matter how difficult things get, I’m not going anywhere. Life and love can be hard, but tough days don’t last forever. After all, it’s always darkest before the dawn.
I’m usually reserved and don’t open up to many people. If I’ve shown you the real me, it’s because you’re incredibly special to me. You understand me better than anyone else, and I believe we can always start over. A strong relationship requires a lot of forgiveness to endure. Please forgive yourself for your flaws and weaknesses. I help you because I love you. As your husband, it’s my role to support you just as you support me—whether it's cooking my favorite meals, buying things for me, or handling tasks like paying for my books. A relationship requires both parties to be involved.
Let’s put an end to this conflict and start fresh. I was looking forward to celebrating our 6th anniversary, but instead, we’ve been at odds for nearly a month. Can we go out for dinner when I get home? Maybe we can sail like we used to or go hiking together? My evenings feel empty without you. Everything seems dull when you’re not around. Our cat misses you too—she’s quiet and hasn’t been the same. Even the little monkey isn’t stealing our bananas anymore. They all miss you and the way you bring joy into our home. We all love you dearly. Please come back so we can start again. Can we?
"Abang selalu ada untuk Hara. Abang mahu menikmati setiap detik bersama Hara. Kita raikan hidup dengan senyuman, gelak ketawa dan perbincangan-perbincangan sederhana berat. Abang mahu Hara tahu yang abang berasa beruntung mengenali Hara. Abang bersyukur Hara hadir dalam hidup abang. Abang gembira bersama Hara. Abang jatuh cinta bukan kerana rupa paras Hara tapi kerana santun budi yang Hara miliki. Hara memiliki segala-galanya. Di mata abang, Hara begitu sempurna." (09/08/2017)
"أحبك أكثر من أي وقت مضى، وكل لحظة بدونك كالعمر بأسره."
"I love you more than ever, and every moment without you feels like a lifetime."
Footnote: Just so you know, I’m rocking some cute yellow boxers right now. Would you want a peek?
Second footnote: I really miss dancing with you.
Endless love,
Abang
Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
August 21, 2024 / 3:28 am