Reports :

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Letter 1

Hello, my love Richard!
This morning, I visited the travel agency to inquire about the prices, and I was shocked at how high they are! I never imagined it would cost so much. After speaking with the tourist manager, I can confidently say that I can't afford this trip on my own. The prices have gone up recently due to the exchange rate, especially with the dollar being so high.
The travel agent gave me a detailed list and explained that it would be better for me to apply for a tourist visa. It doesn’t take long, and they guarantee a 100% chance of approval if I go through them. They will help me organize everything, but I have to sign a contract with them. The total cost is 1030 euros—750 euros for the Moscow-Berlin-Moscow flight, plus the visa (70 euros), insurance (70 euros), medical card (50 euros), and a service fee of 90 euros. It’s a lot of money for me to cover!
Even if I used up all of my savings—and my mother's savings—I’d only be able to pay a part of this. It’s so hard to accept because I was ready to pack my suitcase, but now I’m feeling overwhelmed and in tears. To get the visa, I’ll have to sign this contract, which requires me to book tickets and arrange insurance through their agency. If I don’t, they won’t give me the visa. If I apply for it on my own, it would take at least two months, and my vacation would already be over. Plus, there’s no guarantee that the embassy would approve my application.
The travel agency promises 100% approval—they’ve been in business for five years and have connections with the embassy. But I just wanted to be with you, and now I feel lost. I had hoped you might be able to help me. I really want to find a way for us to be together.
I need a couple of days to gather all the necessary documents for the visa (photos, work certificates, passport copies, real estate info, etc.), and then it will take another 4-6 days to get the visa approved. I’ve found some flight options for you to consider. Let me know which time would work best for your schedule:
*** Air Shuttle: Departure from Moscow (DME) at 3:40 PM, Arrival in Berlin (OSL)
*** Air Shuttle: Departure from Moscow (SVO) at 11:55 PM, Arrival in Berlin (OSL)
By the way, I also need your full address for the visa application, as I’ll need to indicate where I’ll be staying.
I’ll be waiting for your reply.
Sending you a passionate kiss,
Yours, Sandrine

Letter 2

Good morning, my dear Richard!
I’m so happy to hear from you! How are you today? What’s new in your life? I love thinking about our upcoming meeting. I’ve already decided that I’ll wear a beautiful red dress when I arrive at your place. I want you to see me from afar as soon as I get off the plane. I even had a mini fashion show for Elena to help me choose the perfect outfit. I want the first impression of our meeting to be unforgettable!
I’ve thought about this so many times—it’s all so romantic! I think it would be fair if we split the costs of everything equally. I’ll need to borrow money from my mom and friends, but I’ll do my best to gather what I need. In that case, I’ll need 450 euros from you to cover the full expenses for our meeting.
As for timing, I can come to you soon because my vacation starts soon! I’m really excited to finally meet you in person.
I’ve attached a photo for you, and I hope you’ll love it. It won’t be long now before we can see each other face to face and do all the things we’ve dreamed of. I get butterflies just thinking about it before bed! I think spending two or three weeks together will be the most fun and memorable time. I promise, I won’t let you get bored for a second! :)
As for where we’ll stay, I don’t think we need separate rooms. We can just take things slowly and get used to being with each other. What’s the weather like there? What should I pack for the trip?
I adore everything about you, Richard! I hope we can spend my vacation together—it would be the best gift I could ask for! I’m looking forward to celebrating this special time with you, MY DEAR MAN!
Well, I have to get back to work now. Sending you a gentle kiss and a tight hug!
Yours,
Your girl, Sandrine.