So much has changed since I last wrote to you! My life has completely changed in just a matter of days. It all started at one of my father's regular house banquets (you remember one where you met Antonio don't you?). Only, on this occasion, it wasn't just another boring house party. In fact, it was exactly the opposite! Firstly, I discovered that my father wished for me to marry Count Paris! Paris! Can you imagine Paris and I as a couple?! Of course not! I despise him! He is so arrogant and boastful, constantly bragging of his mansion and riches. Fortunately, my father still sees me as his 'little girl' and has arranged the marriage to be in two years time. Hopefully, I can dissuade him by then.
             However, that is not the sole reason I am writing to you. I felt that I had to confide in someone other than Nurse – for I have fallen in love! His name is Romeo and meeting him was the second incident of the feast that made it so different from the usual boring parties. His handsome looks are breathtaking and he is so romantic, nothing like all those other men who treat me as if I am just a typical maiden. Although Romeo made me a little uncomfortable at first, treating me like an angel, I soon made him realize that we were equal – that I wasn't a goddess or a saint. I immediately fell in love with this charming young man.
             Later that week, I found myself in an embarrassing situation. I had walked out onto my balcony, too preoccupied with my thoughts to notice anything unusual. I knew that Romeo was an enemy, a Montague, but what was I to do? I was deeply in love with him. Meanwhile, he was standing beneath the balcony and heard of my declarations of love for him. I wouldn't have been so forward had I known he was there but it was too late. Then I suddenly remembered the danger that
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