I found Elena's profile in Internet, was attracted by her picture and started exchanging letters with her. First time I became suspicious after I received a photo from Elena that apparently belonged to other woman, but I decided to let it go because it could have been sincere mistake. Since she didn't make this mistake anymore I relaxed and enjoyed our correspondence. Her letters were very sweet indeed, I forgot about my suspicions. But soon enough she said she needed money to pay for translation service. I actually didn't mind to help her with that, but my suspicions grew again as I heard about scammers, though never had to deal with them myself. So I wrote her that I was ready to help and that I would send money soon. She seemed very happy and wrote me very nice letter showing her gratitude and appreciation. But I didn't send money. Just wanted to see how things would go and would I be so 'dear and precious' without money support. To my disappointment I found that I was not.
Letter 1
Hello, dear Michael!
Among other letters I find yours the most interesting... I wish to
change my life for better and create strong and full of love family
with man of my wisdom(hope,it's you!!!). Our life asks us to live
not to spend our life. For many years I tried to meet My Man in
Ukraine or Russia but they don't want to be loved and love. Their
motto is: I live how I live and this is enough for me.-I don't
like it...
I understand that it is impossible to find perfect man in every
field but easy to find man of my dreams.(By the way you sound this
way!!!). So he simply should love me and be loved,a littler(or more)
intelligent and clever,a little lazy and funny, a little be fond of
his work and be good in it... Is it difficult?
As for me, I adore every kinds of music,sports and literature... I
like to go to theatre and concerts,cinema and disco,go for a
walk,etc. and of course, I like to dream and do my best for its
realization in life... Please, just be yourself and I'll appreciate
and care for who you are and the way you are(everybody on the Earth
is Unique and I value it)...
It seems to me that I have known you for ages:). Who knows,may be it
is true!!! I
I feel in the deeps of my soul that I am ready to be a good wife
and mother at the same time. I can cook(Ukrainian and Russian
dishes),but i like to learn more and it will be interesting to cook
the dishes of your motherland. Do you like romantic dinners with
candlelight? Are you ready for dancing tango under the full-moon
sky,or... My darling ,please, write me more about your wishes and
hopes-may be we are looking for the same?Waiting for your soon
reply,
Your ElenaMak.
Letter 2
My darling,hello!
The air is full of spring thoughts and wishes spoil me to write you,my
darling,more about myself... I don't know why and how but you let me
think more about you(about our nearest future!!!)... My parents look
at me with great surprise(they have no possibility to explain my
sparkling eyes!!!). I like how you share your thoughts with me,Jim!
As for me, I am a manager of advertising in one of the small companies
of my small town... I like my work- it is very interesting to
communicate with different people and to help our economy to go to the
higher level. But only one problem- our economy is much to be desired
and our government don't want to fill this lack of contacts... i like
to work but the last word will be after my husband:) I wish to create
a strong family full of love and understanding and,of
course,children's laughs... I wish to be not only a mother of our
children but partner and friend of my half too!!!
Our weekends it will be great to spend in unusual places such as
mountains,lake or other places near the water or simply walk under the
starlights sky looking for OUR VITAL WAY!!!
I like sports,especially tennis. Movie and theatre-great... I like to
cook and surprise my friends and relatives. By the way like to make
surprises:)
Please, tell me more about you and your country,place and culture. it
helps me to imagine your life and to think more clear about our
future. It will be great to meet you in person but nowadays only our
letters help us to share our thoughts,dreams and feelings...
Waiting for your soon reply, your Elena.
PS:Thank you to your compliment to our translator,because my English
is much to be desired:( Hope you forgive me this lack of
education(luckily I can read,translate,write a little and understand
slowly speech!). Do you want to be my teacher in this field:) :) :)?
Elena
PS:Will be continued...
Letter 3
Hello,my Mike!
I'm very glad to get your letter!!!
My dear angel, I'm so happy that you don't forget me during these days.
Sorry for not answering your letters. I'm very confused to say this,
but I didn't have money to pay for correspondence with you. So, it
took me some time to borrow some money from my friends and neighbors.
I'm so sorry for that, darling. I don't want to thrust my problems
upon you, honey. I even didn't want to tell you that, but later I
decided to do it as I used to tell you everything. I beg your pardon
once more, dear.
And now I have some money to pay for my correspondence with you, dear.
I missed you all this time very much,my sunny.
During these days I realized how precious you are to me, honey(can I
address to you this way?)...
I'm so happy that I have met you in my life...
I don't know what I would do either if I don't meet you. I'm certain
that you and I are meant to be together. I just know that deep within my
heart that this is all happening for a reason and though it may not be easy
but in the end it will all be worth it and we will be happy with each
other.
I am so thankful that you have come into my life and one day I will be able
to show you how much I appreciate you, dear. I wish we could have met years
earlier
but it is meant to happen this way so I can't change destiny. In life there
are up and down cycles and at certain times when you are up things don't
cross your path at that time which you want, they sometimes cross your path
when you are on a down cycle but if something crosses your path then, you
will appreciate this more. I'm not sure I am making any sense here and I
will
explain this to you when we meet, dear. When we meet I have so much to say
which I
don't think I could properly convey in a letter. You are my inspiration and
you make me think that anything is possible and I never have felt this way
before.
I hope you feel the same...
I'll be waiting for your soon answer, dear Mike
I send you my kiss and tight embrace...
Elena.
Letter 4
My Spring Wind,
i so miss you that days. You change my life and I feel how more and
more close we become to each other. Thanks god and you for it!!!
Every name from your lips will be the best name for me- only you can
say it especially and wonderful...
You are so unusual man - I so value how serious you are for me.
It was like the ray of light to discover how serious you are towards
me. Men in Ukraine ready to help only in words but never in facts. But
you are so different form them. Only true man like you ready to be not
only in happy moments but in trouble too. I have never met such a kind
and true man here in Ukraine(to my shame). So this is a site of our
club. You'll find there the whole information:
http://lpc-lingvo.narod.ru
I didn't want to write you about our trouble but only a few people in
our country can let to have their own computers at home. That is why I
am here in the club. Of course,it will be more convenient to have it
at home but... As for translation - my English is not good but luckily
I can understand a little slowly speech and read...
My feelings to you gets stronger and stronger day by day. You are
always in my mind and i have the strange feeling that we can meet in
the nearest future,my Michael.
Where? it depends where you wish to live. I was never abroad and it
will be a great present for me to meet you and,at the same time,to
visit your wonderful country!!! But the last word is for you,my
sweetheart:):):)
About the visa I promise to find the information and write you in my
next letter.
Waiting your soon reply my spring kiss for you. Only your
Elena.
Letter 5
My Michael,
I so miss you too. every day i go to the club with one wish to find a
letter form you but... So I go along the street dreaming about you and
missing your eyes and strong shoulder close to mine...
This is the copy of my last letter,darling:
My Spring Wind,
i so miss you that days. You change my life and I feel how more and
more close we become to each other. Thanks god and you for it!!!
Every name from your lips will be the best name for me- only you can
say it especially and wonderful...
You are so unusual man - I so value how serious you are for me.
It was like the ray of light to discover how serious you are towards
me. Men in Ukraine ready to help only in words but never in facts. But
you are so different form them. Only true man like you ready to be not
only in happy moments but in trouble too. I have never met such a kind
and true man here in Ukraine(to my shame). So this is a site of our
club. You'll find there the whole information:
http://lpc-lingvo.narod.ru
I didn't want to write you about our trouble but only a few people in
our country can let to have their own computers at home. That is why I
am here in the club. Of course,it will be more convenient to have it
at home but... As for translation - my English is not good but luckily
I can understand a little slowly speech and read...
My feelings to you gets stronger and stronger day by day. You are
always in my mind and i have the strange feeling that we can meet in
the nearest future,my Michael.
Where? it depends where you wish to live. I was never abroad and it
will be a great present for me to meet you and,at the same time,to
visit your wonderful country!!! But the last word is for you,my
sweetheart:):):)
About the visa I promise to find the information and write you in my
next letter.
Waiting your soon reply my spring kiss for you. Only your
Elena.
Letter 6
Hi, my dear Michael!!!
I'm so thankful to you for your help!
You are so kind!
I'm thinking of you all the time!
I cant' do without your letters, dear! They are like the ray of light
for me!
You have changed my outlook on life because before you I stopped
dreaming and now I feel like there is meaning in my life. I guess for a
long
time I was just existing with no real purpose and was starting to question
my
reason for being here on this earth. It seemed like something was missing
but
I didn't know what. All the days were blending together, the same thing
every
day, not caring from one day to the next. Now, I know what was missing. It
was you, Michael. I want to thank you for you. You have captured my heart,
my
mind and my soul. If we will be together my life will be devoted to you. I
have come to realize that I want and need you in my life. The most
important
thing I have to give is me and I promise to give this to you...
I have one poem for you, my dear.. I hope you will like it.
It's not mine, but I think it will help me to express myself...
In my arms I see,
a beautiful friend,
of golden heart,
and soul of fire.
One sweet kiss,
a tear of joy,
into my arms,
tenderness blows.
Bound by blood,
and guardian angels,
surrounded by dreams,
dancing around your table.
From the Snow to the Fire,
her heart beats quicken,
like a eagle on a high peaked Mountain,
to the depths of the ocean.
From Sunrise to Sunset,
the golden glow of a fire,
Love and devotion baby,
Michael, you my Sunshine.
I belong to you,
You belong to me,
You make my life complete
You make me feel so sweet
A kiss, a smile
Everybody needs it for a while!!!
I think I must tell you bye for now...
I'll be keeping you in my mind all the time...
I send you my tender kiss and tight embrace...
Your Elena, thinking of you...