A friend is expecting you to say with him in two week’s time, but unfortunately you forgot that you have a business trip

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Dear Franklin, I was pleased to visit you
next
week but I’m writing to inform you that I have to cancel
this
travel by now because of my job. All of the company’s meetings in other cities were planned to take place during the autumn, for
this
reason, I accepted your invitation to stay
in
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your house immediately when you asked me to.
However
, I completely missed an opportunity I have been given by my manager to give a speech about our services to a group of investors in the southeast. I can’t decline
this
chance
of
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some entrepreneurs to become part of our group. Sincerely, I apologize for
this
big mistake I made with you. As an old friend, I hope you understand how
this
event is important for my career. Even though
this
is not a usual
behavior
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of mine, I don’t feel comfortable having
this
attitude with a person I consider
as
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my family. Let me be your host in my city when I return from
this
journey. I’ll take you to the best restaurant here, The Silverchair, where you will be served the best food of your life and appreciate an astonishing view from the rooftop. I can
also
drive you to the Tiger Coast for a swim. To add excitement, we can visit some theme Museums there too. I hope you consider my excuses. Looking forward to hearing from you, Best wishes,
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