From: Kamal E Y [email protected]>

To: Sabrina [email protected] >

Sent: 20 October, 1999 05:57 PM

Subject: to my caring second mom

My dear baby mother,

I was a bit worried when at first I read about your new friend. But yesterday itself I thought of it and overcame the feeling. I know you can handle yourself well with other people. To draw the line where required. And today I saw your mail saying you have got a she-friend. Anyway, it is OK. You will always have my faith and trust.

Yeah, I know I am skinny. I became so skinny after coming here in Bangalore. When I was at my home, studying, things were better. I am not yet able to adjust to the food here. The canteen is vegetarian and I don't like the stuff there. I can't go out every day to eat also. I was always lean, never been fat, but had more stamina when I was studying. Nowadays, it has come down. You know I play cricket for our company. It requires to play nonstop for hours out in the sun. It needs stamina. I got selected as I was able to prove my skills and stamina. Now I have to keep it up. I am planning to join a gym after shifting to the new house. And my sweet baby mom, you don't have to worry. I will preserve myself and my body for you. To keep both of us warm during cold times.

You don't have to call me today. (I don't like to say this, you know...) I have overcome my uncomfortable feeling. Today I have given the prints of the photo. This week I will get them, scan it and send to you. After I send 3, you have to send me one more, OK?

Pleeeease!

Don't be late to the house after work. You know, the pillow will be waiting for you. And so will be I...

Yours

Kamal