Nick's letters written by: Mersey

Nicole's letters written by: Backstreet's Gal

P/s: if you guys wanna read stories we did individually, we go by our individual pen names so pls check them out okay? Nothing like a cheap publicity!Yes, we are shameless!

Sydney, Australia

15th May 1995

Hi Nicky!

First of all I'm glad to hear that you are all fine now. Looks like the remedy works huh? At least I know I'm not giving the wrong advise this time round.

Well, lets start things off by answering your first question alright.

Your impression is correct and that grandma is living alone in that cottage after grandpa was killed in a nasty accident five years ago. She has always been so close with grandpa and to be separated in such a way after spending the last thirty years of your life with someone you love is just not right. Its like fate is making a fool out of you. If you think that she would be spending her time crying and wailing at the top of her lungs on the day when she saw grandpa's soulless body lying cold on the bed. If you think that she would retaliate and blamed the fate for that to happen. Then I would say that you're wrong, and in fact I thought of the same things too while we were on the way to the hospital.

Grandma is a strong woman as far as I know. I have never seen her shed a single tear, not even on the day when her beloved husband was buried. She didn't say a word but her facial expression was enough to show me how much she's gonna miss grandpa, how much she's gonna miss all those times they spent strolling hand in hand down the lake and all those times when they bickered over small things. No, she didn't show it to me but I can feel it. We spent a week there to keep her accompany and she would then keep herself pre-occupied by gardening (which later I found out that it used to be grandpa's favourite pastime). We have tried talking to her and persuading her to follow us since daddy's her only son but she insisted on living there alone. She said she can't leave the house unattended while I know that deep in her heart, she simply refuse to leave those sentiment values in the house by itself.

I don't think she's afraid or scared of darkness. But I am afraid Nick. Every now and then I am always afraid of not being able to meet her on time when things started to happen. You know, the unpredictable things. She's old and she needs us there to be with her all the time but what can I do? If I'm given a choice, definitely I'll choose to live with her and take care of her. I'll make sure that she's happy for the rest of her days. Gosh, guess I must have been too carried away now. I hope that you're not bored with this coz she's been asking about you lately. Last night was a good example.

'How's Nick's doing there? Is he getting on fine? What about the others? When are you writing to him Nic?'

*So grandma, I'm writing to Nick now and I've sent your regards to him and the other boys. Now, you can smile in your sleep okay!*

Okay, okay let's move on to your video clip. I just couldn't wait for the release of that video clip here in Australia. It must be something intriguing to see Kevin (he's the one in the gym right?) doing the weight lifting and stuffs. And did you mention about him pouring water on his body? My, my! Have I told you that my doctor said its kinda hazardous for me to have wild imaginations.

Then what about Howie and AJ playing the pool, I mean are there girls to accompany them or what? If not, I guess AJ must be utterly disappointed with whoever is directing the video clip huh? And how can I forget about you and Brian, cleaning the jeep thingy with soap, water and girls? Wow! That's a pretty good combination to flirt with girls! No, I'm not kiddin because its really meant to be a sarcastic remarks doh!

I know that the album is done, so what's the concept? Is it something like New Kids On The Block Show? I am filled with so much curiosity now! You don't have to belittle yourself like that, since you're officially an artists so you must have that little confidence in yourself. When you have that confidence you can make all the clothes come alive! But on second note, don't be too over-confidence because once you're too over-confidence, you tend to have things perfectly right in your eyes and in turn, you'll tend to turn corky! Sorry if I hurt you with that but its just an advise to a friend, so offence please?

I am still waiting for the new teacher who has been scheduled to come the day after tomorrow. Daddy said its gonna be a male teacher and hopefully he has that Tom Cruise's looks, you know to increase my interest in books! Ha! Ha! Ha! (But I think I think I would be more grateful if he doesn't turn out to be some shaking old man!)

Have I told you that I passed my second diving test and would be sitting for the major one in three week's time? Gosh, I've been looking forward to this since the day I joined the Centre and now its like having a dream comes true! Wish me luck okay coz I really, really need it! But what did you do for your test? I mean, what are the preparations or any tips on how to get it done well? Silly me, I guess by the time I get your letter, I would have that certificate in my hands > hopefully!

Remember the ocean campaign and the seminar? It turned out to be so fun and educational. At least I got a better picture on why they insisted on recruiting new members for the campaign every year. Its to help and preserve the consciousness in our minds as teenagers on how important it is to keep the endangered wildlife from being extinct. There are five groups in a team, consisting of five members in each group. The groups were named accordingly to the sea animals like Sharks, Dolphins, Sea Lions, Whales and Jellyfish. Thank God I've been chosen to be in the Dolphins and my job is simple. To get all the articles, news, information or anything that got to do with dolphins and other sea animals which faced the danger of being extinct. You know something like a reporter will do. I am cracking my head to work on that now. Maybe you have any suggestions?

I met with this boy in the seminar. He's from Australia too but I don't really bother of asking too much on his backgrounds because I don't feel that's kinda necessary. Okay he's cute alright but that's not the reason why I make friends with him. He's funny, he's very creative and he's simply loves the ocean. I like TALKING to him but to take things seriously nah! That's way out of the question now! We spent the last day working out on this project together in a local fast food restaurant. Then its time to bid goodbye. He took off the very same day but we'll meet again in two months' time when we have another meeting in Adelaide. I was told by the organiser that we'll have to attend at least three occasions before we would be assigned to a special campaign held in our respective constituency. That sounds better because I dread taking the flight! So Nick, you are not alone there alright!

Hey, wanna know some dirty secrets of mine? Not that 'dirty' but still cab be considered dirty. I HAVE NEVER RIDE A ROLLER-COASTER BEFORE! That's true! I'm not kidding you! I've tried before when the first time daddy brought me to the fairs but the moment when the thing started to move, I shouted and screaming to the top of my lungs. They had to stop it of course to let me out. Nat was the first one to laugh at me for being silly. But hey! That's not silly but just being safety. You know, when the thing slides down what happen if it buckles and you'll be thrown out of the seat. Or what happen if there's some failure in the system and you'll be stuck up there for ages! I guess having too much wild imaginations is totally bad for your mentality huh!

Even I have problem with the ferry wheels. WAIT! Man, why am I telling you this! Great! So now you know my weakness but make sure that its just between you and me! Promise me that alright!

Guess I better get going with my P/s now so take care!

Signing off,

Nicole C.

Ps : Ha! Ha! Here I come again dude!

Pps : I think I've told you how old is my sis in my first few letters so its high time that you make some excavation in your room.

Ppps: Yeap thank you so much for your 'I LOVE YOU' message, you almost got me there but thank God! I was gifted with a pair of sharp eyes so I've prepared myself with the 1st of April dated on the front page!

Pppps : So you don't really got me off guard! Ha! Ha! Ha!

Ppppps: Still laughing! Ha! Ha! Ha!

Pppppps: Okay, I'll stop laughing then!

Ppppppps: But I like what Brian told you about putting the name of your loved ones in a heart and circle, that's just sooooooooooo sweet! How I wish a guy could say that to me - wait! Do I sound like pathetic there?

Pppppppps: Man, I shouldn't have wrote that down!

Ppppppppps: Now, I'm all blushing!

Pppppppppps: I am still blushing!

Ppppppppppps: Man, you have 16 P/s?

Pppppppppppps: Never mind, I can do this! AND you better read it!

Ppppppppppppps: I think I'm the luckiest girl on this planet! I have you as a penpal and I have a penpal who's becoming an artist and I have a cool bunch of brothers out there (referring to AJ, Brian, Howie and Kevin).

Pppppppppppppps: I hope they won't mind me calling them brothers, coz I don't have one but when I read those messages from them I feel so lucky to have four brothers at the same time!

Pppppppppppppps: Bless me!

Ppppppppppppppps: By the way, when you sign those autographs right? Do you use the same signature as the one you did in your letters? If you did, man! I am soooooooooooooo lucky!

Pppppppppppppppps: I've got your autograph first before the others!

Ppppppppppppppppps: Now, how P/s are there in this letter eemmm... who cares, I'm tired and my eyes are almost crossing the line so I think I better stop!

Pppppppppppppppppps: Wait!

Ppppppppppppppppppps: Not before I say good night, sweet dreams, sleep tight and take care!

Pppppppppppppppppppps: Bye!