There once was a lady who was looking for more in her life. Knowing there must be something out there, but wasn't sure where to turn. Delida was sad and blue, wondering what she could make of her life. What was her destiny?
One day Delida met someone who she felt an instant connection with. And at the time, she didn't know just how much Everett would change her life. It did not take long for this stranger to become her best friend. They spent many days and nights talking and laughing. And when one was feeling sad and crying, the other was there with a comfortable shoulder and loving arms. Ready to kiss away the tears and fill the other with laughter once again.
Months and years past by, but they remained best friends. Growing closer then anyone had ever imagined. Even though they still have separate lives and different friends, they enjoy each other's company above all else. Everett had changed her way of thinking, and Delida was so grateful he took the time to do so. For she can now see past the blinds and see the wonderful person he truly is. Everything she was ever taught, everything she ever imagined was wrong. Everett took the time to grow with her and show her the beauty of it all. Time to clear her vision and change her life.
Soon Delida began to have feelings for this man who had always been so sweet and so kind to her. She was afraid that if she told him her true feelings it would scare him away. That he would no longer enjoy their talks, the ones that lasted for hours on end. If she told Everett how much she really enjoyed his company and his laughter, would he begin treating her like a stranger?
For months, maybe even a couple of years, Delida hid the truth. Not only from the one she secretly admired, but also from the world. Or so she thought! Her friends had it figured out before she did, and they could tell she was in love. She was scared that before long, everyone would find out. Even the one she couldn't stop thinking about. Yet she still kept it all inside, except for talking with her friends who already knew. Longing to tell her love her true feelings and needing to know how he felt about her. So she remained quiet, waiting, deciding to tell Everett how she felt in her heart
There came a day when she received a letter from the one who held her heart. Delida had always looked forward to Everett's letters as they brightened up her day and her life. But something was different about this letter. Delida became nervous, almost afraid to open the envelope. She knew in her heart Everett would not say anything to hurt her but she decided to open and read the letter at a later time.
She went upon doing her daily activities never taking her mind off of that letter. Wondering, worrying, whether or not it could or would be a good bye note. Only a few hours past since receiving the letter, but Delida just couldn't stand the suspense any longer! She had to know one way or the other what Everett had written. Delida opened the envelope and slowly took out the folded letter. After turning it over a few times in her nervous and shaky hands, she unfolded it and began reading.
After reading the first few sentences she knew her instincts were right. This was not the average friendship letter she'd gotten from Everett in recent months. Delida was amazed at what her eyes were seeing. She started to cry happy tears. For in this letter Everett had confessed his true feelings towards her. Everett always had a way of being able to read Delida's thoughts and somehow know the questions she kept inside. A way of answering questions she was on the verge of asking.
In his letter Everett said he had feelings for her-STRONG feelings. That he never would do anything to hurt her in any way. But thought she should know that was why he wasn't acting quite like himself sometimes. Delida had cried because deep in her heart, she knew (or wanted to believe) this was true. That maybe Everett seemed to be different to her because he too was hiding how he truly felt.
It was like a fairy-tale romance. Had always seemed too good to be true. And finally at last they could be together. Delida knew after reading his letter exactly what she had to do. She needed to tell Everett how deep and how strong her feelings for him were too! If that changed things, then she certainly was ready. Delida couldn't hold it inside anymore, she had to tell him. No matter what happened after that.
So the next time they got together, Delida summoned the courage to look at Everett and tell him the truth. She had always been honest with Everett and able to talk about anything and everything. But when strong feelings and emotions are involved, it makes it a little more difficult. When she at last told Everett she wanted to be with him also, he jumped up and took her in his arms. Holding her, kissing her. At that moment it was like he was the happiest man on earth! They stood there in the embrace for a long, long time. Their fairy-tale became a reality. Delida had her Prince Charming and Everett had his Snow White!
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