You have been invited to the engagement party of a friend from another country. You cannot go but you have bought a gift for him/her. Write a letter to this friend. In your letter • say how you feel about the engagement • explain why you cannot go • tell your friend about the gift you have bought for him/her Write at least 150 words
 You do NOT need to write any addresses Begin your letter as follows: Dear....

Dear Jude, I hope you are doing well. Thank you for inviting me to your engagement. I am writing to let you know of my inability to attend the celebration. Hearty congratulations! I am happy that you are

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getting engaged. We have always spoken about how you are the only one left in our group who is unmarried. I am already feeling terrible about not being able to attend.

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my office work is chilled out these days, a project deployment is scheduled as well on your betrothal date.

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, I tried arranging a backup for myself to carry out the delivery but was unsuccessful.

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, I bought a present for the ceremony, which I wanted to surprise you with in person, but am compelled to tell you about it so that it does not face any issues with the Customs department. I am sending a Rolex watch, and the package contains the invoice and proof of the customs duty paid for the same. I hope you will like it. Do let me know about the wedding date so that I can make advance arrangements for the same, as I do not want to miss being with you

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. All the best for the event and have a blast. See you soon. Yours sincerely, Jai