[A letter to Trin]
[Left half-under her door at her room in Kashtta.]
Dearest, loveliest Trin,
As much as I hate to write this, I have to. And you deserve to know this more than anyone.
With deepest sorrow, I have to tell you I’m leaving Chicago. This city’s been in my life a lot, I came here as a boy many years ago. But I got restless and found myself having to leave. And I returned here once again hoping to find myself to settle.
Things just don’t go the way you hope them to do, do they?
I’m restless again and the open road calls. Spending time in New York isn’t enough and I feel like I should keep going. I suppose I was never one to settle in one place for too long. There’s lots for me to do out there and it’s a sin not to answer a call that comes.
You said I was like a father figure to you, that will always bring me joy to know and I hope to never forget it. Never blame yourself for this, dear. I’m not leaving because of you. Some people just leave in our lives, but it’s never our fault. Don’t be sad, Trin. There’ll always be someone in your life, I’m sure of that. Who can say no to that pretty smile of yours?
You’ll also find a check for ten thousand dollars. I thought you’d like it as a gift. Spend it wisely, but have fun with it too. I’m quite sure you will.
I love you dearly and always will, do remember that.
Stay safe and be happy, doll.
Rufus
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Dearest, loveliest Trin,
As much as I hate to write this, I have to. And you deserve to know this more than anyone.
With deepest sorrow, I have to tell you I’m leaving Chicago. This city’s been in my life a lot, I came here as a boy many years ago. But I got restless and found myself having to leave. And I returned here once again hoping to find myself to settle.
Things just don’t go the way you hope them to do, do they?
I’m restless again and the open road calls. Spending time in New York isn’t enough and I feel like I should keep going. I suppose I was never one to settle in one place for too long. There’s lots for me to do out there and it’s a sin not to answer a call that comes.
You said I was like a father figure to you, that will always bring me joy to know and I hope to never forget it. Never blame yourself for this, dear. I’m not leaving because of you. Some people just leave in our lives, but it’s never our fault. Don’t be sad, Trin. There’ll always be someone in your life, I’m sure of that. Who can say no to that pretty smile of yours?
You’ll also find a check for ten thousand dollars. I thought you’d like it as a gift. Spend it wisely, but have fun with it too. I’m quite sure you will.
I love you dearly and always will, do remember that.
Stay safe and be happy, doll.
Rufus
X