It seems I have made a terrible, terrible mistake, but never once have I forgotten your beautiful face.
Really, it is your fault that I have not been so attentive. I find myself wanting to give you the best of everything, so I have managed to secure a fairly well-paying job. Sadly, this leaves little time for checking things like journals.
I hope you will forgive me my dear, and accompany me to [name of very fancy restaurant] this evening. I have a surprise for you.