Dearest Dad,
Thank you very much for responding to my letter earlier and, of course, for the “facts-and-so” about marriage that you were babbling about in your reply mail. I knew it even from the beginning that I could only get nothing but the sweetness of your disapproval – oh wait, there was also something bitter in it, and for that, my heart slightly melted.
You said in your letter that we, young couple have the enthusiasm, vitality and optimism, if I’m not wrong. Is that really not enough stuff for us to endure and survive from whatever we will have to face in life? We strongly believe that love conquers anything. As long as Jun and I stand together and hold each other, we can get through anything – no matter how hard it is, we’ll get through it. There’s nothing stronger than the love we share.
If it’s only about financial issues, well, we’re young – full of vigor and energy – we surely can work it out. We won’t care that much if there’s no promise of plenteous income we can get in the future, enough will be enough for us. Even if we’ll be a hard-up couple, together we’ll keep on eking everything out to supplement for our needs. We need each other more than we need money. Togetherness weighs greater than riches – and I guess, that’s what you “grown-ups” have missed.
About the in-laws, well, I believe Jun and I were raised by the best parents in the world. I know that our parents love us so much, and for that, we are reciprocating the same immeasurable love towards them – you. Our parents are the best guide, their words are the light to our path and we know that they’d always want nothing but the best for us. So why would our in-laws and parents be the bringer of cracks in our relationship?
Cultural gap and immaturity are not real issues, Dad. You said that we are young and flexible, for sure we can learn to adjust and adapt for one another’s belief and behavior, right? We both are growing and learning. Have you not yet known about these successful romantic, interracial relationship stories that are becoming popular nowadays? Even from different cultures love has still the same meaning.
Lastly, to what you addressed to be the “most ancient and urgent problem,” which is sex . . . Please, Dad, trust! And I am not asking that trust for us couple, but for you, your responsible parenthood. You and Mom have been, and always, the perfect parents. Ever loving and responsible you are. You have guided me, taught me, led me and raised me to what I am now: a mature-minded, responsible little girl.
Great parents breed great children. And I believe of the same way about Jun and his parents. Because our parents have raised us responsibly, we will handle ourselves well and make everything about us aright.
You have been spending money to send me to school since pre-school up until now, rest assured that it will not end to waste. I have been attending school ever since, I have already attained admirable erudition now (note the "erudition" word *giggles*), don’t you think? Your daughter has become a person of intellect just like her dad (don't tell Mom), so you should not be worrying about her getting driven irresponsible by nothing more but mere sexual urge.
I, with confidence, insist that the “marriage hazards” you had in your mail are whimsical and not threatening at all. Jun and I are still marrying . . . but don’t you worry, Dad, we’re postponing it. After reading your letter we decided to think about the marriage over again and put a wider consideration on things. No need to haste. Things will come at the right time.
Thank you for your beautiful opinion and for the love. Love you and Mom. Miss you both.
Your loving daughter,
JULIA
PS: I passed the midterm exams with flat A.
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