I'm sorry I offended you. I didn't really mean that comment about
'values' and I never doubted for a moment that we're a deep team together,
darling.
I do share your enthusiasm for the new public utility project
and your role in securing the financing for the pedestrian bridge. You should
never doubt my commitment to us, darling.
Your friends certainly are generous and I don't how the
words 'corporate motherfuckers' slipped out of my mouth. I don't know how I
could think that. You're right. They are on the right side, bicycling
and recycling are changing the world. I guess I've just felt a bit confused
since my Nigerian trip.
I know harmony is very important to you, particularly with your
friends from work. You spend a lot of time with them and something said under
the influence of alcohol could still come back to lessen your effectiveness
in the working environment.
I think you're correct in assuming that Pilates might help me
channel this aggression that comes over me so unexpectedly.
I just want you to know that I love you. I as much as you seek
harmony between us, particularly before our plans in Afghanistan.
We're going to have a lot of edgy fun there and I know that inner
tranquility must run like a public works water project between us. I know
how much travel stresses you in your working life, and the effects the medications
have on your moods.
By the way, I want you to know that the new sculpture is really
coming along. I think of you every second of the day, particularly when I'm
holding all the lovely power tools you bought me last year.
Only you believed in my potential and for that, I will be eternally
grateful. Believe me, in the next few years, as my work gains in popularity,
I will return all the stability you have offered me. I don't think we should
talk any more about this 'emasculation' thing, or my desires to sleep around
with other more 'alternative' young women. All these ideas only exist in the
minds of other young jealous men.
So my love, I say "Sorry" one more time, from the bottom
of my heart. I so look forward to eating and drinking in your favorite restaurants
again soon.
Much love,
-B.
Robert Gaulke is the author, most recently, of The
Nervous Tourist, from Future Tense Pulishing. He does the bulk of his
cowering and fawning in Portland, OR.
