Time Crossed

To my dear beloved:

The other night was a night that I will never forget. The time that we shared can never be compared to anything I have ever experienced. When you spoke to me on that park bench, I must admit that I was prepared to shut you down right away. But there was something about your face that told me to trust you. All you were looking for was a way to enjoy the night.

You asked if I knew where to go if all I had was one night before leaving town. Club 60’s, well, I had never been there, but they had all the good reviews. I’ve always wanted to go, and you gave me a reason to go there. You danced like a dream. You made me feel like I was royalty. I will never forget that.

The movie we saw about the internet was mind blowing. I really believe that they can control your life like that. I’m not normally the type of lady that would hug up on a man I just met, but you were kind of adorable. And the movie did have its scary points. I’m just happy that you were there so that I can have someone to hug.

When you took me to Everest after the movie, I was shocked. I never dreamed of eating at a 5-star restaurant. The food was amazing. You made me happier than I’d ever been.

Our night ended on the same park bench where we met. As the sun started to rise, you told me that you had to leave. When you faded out of my sight, I realized that I never got your name. If this letter reaches you, please meet me at the park bench 1 month from the date. I will be waiting for you all day.

With Love.

Diamond 6-7-95

To my dearest Diamond:

Let me start off with my name. My name is Jett. I, too, will never forget that night. It has been on my mind from the moment I walked away. I dream of the moment that we meet again. But my heart aches when I think of the fact that that may never happen. There are some things that you need to know about me. Things that you may find hard to believe.

My trip to Chicago was of special interest to me. For me to say that it was for my birthday would be a huge understatement. Where I live makes it very hard to travel. When I do get the chance, I do everything I can to take it. Seeing you again will brighten my day more than you can possibly believe. One month from the day we met would be July 6th, 1995. If it is at all possible, even slightly, I promise I will be there. If you don’t see me, please, don’t feel that I stood you up. It means that it was not possible. It also means that I will try even harder to see you as soon as possible.

With Love.

And Best Wishes.

Jett 8-5-25

To my darling Jett:

I waited all day to see you. Any other girl would have been crying her lungs out as the hours passed and the love of her life did not show. But when I read your letter, all that I could imagine was you running to the airport in a cab that got lost on the way. I imagined you missing your flight and getting rerouted to New York on a standby flight.

I have no idea what you went through trying to come, but I know you tried. That brings me great joy. I know that we will meet again some time in the future. I will keep waiting for you until then.

I Love You:

Diamond 7-8-95

To My Beloved Diamond:

Your last letter moved me to tell you more about myself. I am bound by secrecy but there is something that you need to know. Before continuing to read, please promise that you will destroy this letter when you are finished. It is just as much for your safety as it is for mine.

The day that I sat down to write this letter was October 15, 2025. When I told you that I came to Chicago for my birthday, I meant that I came to witness myself being born. You see, I’m from the future. The power it takes to break the time barrier is great. I can’t come by it all the time. Time! That’s funny. It took all I had just to send these letters. But please, don’t give up on me. I am still working on coming to see you.

With Determination:

Jett

To Jett:

I found your last letter somewhat disturbing. For you to tell me that you are from the future is below my intelligence and below my dignity. Time travel is impossible. You don’t have to make up stories. I’m a grown woman. I can handle being told that you found someone else. What we had was magical, but it was just one night. Maybe our paths will cross again. If they do, we’ll see what will happen then. Until then...

Your Friend:

Diamond 8-5-95

To Diamond, The Love of My Life:

I write to you with deep sorrow. My love for you can never be extinguished. This is more than a promise; it is an oath. My heart is broken and torn in 2. To hear that you believed that I would lie to you was the most grievous thing I’ve ever experienced at the time. Sweetheart, I have never, nor will I ever lie to you. As broken up as I was to hear that you thought that I did, it was even worse to hear that I’d never get the chance.

I arrived in your time on August 8, 1985. I went to the park bench at 8 AM. I waited there until 8 PM. I realized that there was no reason for you to come to the park that day. You had no idea that I’d be there.

When I left the park, I asked around if anybody knew you. To my delight, you have a lot of friends. Much to my dismay, they informed me that you died August 7th in a fire. A power surge during a thunderstorm caused an electrical fire at your house. The surge went through the space heater in the basement. Because of a gas leak in the furnace, the explosion destroyed the house and damaged the houses on both sides.

I don’t even know why I am writing this letter. I am told that I can’t change what has already happened. But if I don’t at least try, what type of lover would I be.

With Deep Regret:

Jett 10-18-25

To My Great Love and Hero:

I received your letter during the storm. After reading it, I went into the basement and unplugged the space heater. I called the gas company and true enough, there was a gas leak in the furnace. They fixed it. Then I thought about how it wasn’t really possible that you could know this. So, it must be true.

I know you didn’t want me to tell anyone, but a man Jules Brown was running time travel experiments. He said that his father made a working time machine back in the 80s. He let me test out his creation. As it turns out, I will be coming to see you tomorrow.

With Great Love:

Diamond 10-25-25