Dear Tia,

For the longest time, I have loved and cared for Y O U , even when I knew your heart wasn’t leaning toward mine. Despite that, something about you made me hold on, and I can't even begin to explain how or why you gave me butterflies. But I do know one thing: I never want to lose this feeling. Those butterflies, that rush of excitement, that warmth—they’re all because of Y O U , and I want to keep them forever.

Every time we talked, Y O U made me feel alive. Y O U brought out a side of me I thought was gone—a version of me that could dance with joy, even in the smallest moments. Y O U reminded me of what it feels like to be truly happy, to feel seen and appreciated. And somehow, through all of that, Y O U made me believe in love again—a love I thought I’d never have the courage to reach for again.

Y O U made me feel special in a way no one else ever has. It’s not just the way you talk or smile; it’s your presence, your essence, and the way you make even the ordinary seem extraordinary. You’ve shown me how beautiful life can be when you have someone to share it with, and I want to share every single moment—big or small—with you.

I want to be by your side, no matter what challenges we face or what life throws our way. I want to be the person you lean on, the one who makes you feel as special as you make me feel. I want to be your partner in everything—your confidant, your supporter, and your biggest fan.

Tia, I don’t just care about Y O U . I don’t just admire Y O U . I love you—with every ounce of my heart and soul. And when I say love, I mean the kind of love that’s pure, unwavering, and eternal. A love that sees only Y O U .

I don’t want anyone else. My heart belongs to Y O U and only Y O U .

So, here I am, laying it all out for Y O U —because Y O U deserve to know how deeply and truly I care for Y O U . Whatever happens, my feelings will remain unchanged, because you’ve already changed my world in ways I can never thank you enough for.

With all my heart,

Anthony Martinez