We all have a best friend. But I always wonder, how does this one person make such a huge impact on us that all else stands null and void. This one person makes all the difference. How is it that none of the rules and boundaries that exist in a normal friendship don't exist between these two best friends. Today it's time for me to reminisce those memories.
Six years ago, I met her for the first time. Never would I've imagined at that time, that we would end up being best of friends. I hardly spoke to her the first few months. As days flew by we spoke more often. I guess, for two friends to be so close they need to have a strong foundation to build their friendship upon. Well the understanding, care and support she showed during a couple of my misfortunes that year, became the perfect foundation on which we built our friendship. Those were the worst few days of my life. And she was the only one there. She had seen me weep and she had seen my heart broken. But she was there to heal me and guide me.
As years went on, we studied the same things for exams, went to the same classes, ate from the same tiffin, watched the same movies, spoke on the phone for hours, shared secrets and so much more. But even two best friends sometimes fight. And we had ours. Quite a few in the early days.
Some wise man once said, "Only when you fight with your loved one, do you realize their worth." I remember the last time I fought with her. I had not spoken to her for 2 days. On the second day we were about to leave college. A handful of friends and I were left behind taking down a few notes. As all of my friends and my best friend, with whom I wasn't on talking terms, were done taking down the notes, they started to leave and I was the only one left behind. I watched my friends walk away, without even realizing that i was left behind. But I also noticed that, as my best friend closed in on the staircase, her every step was slower and smaller than her previous one. And as she reached the staircase, she stopped. Turned around and waited. She was the only one who waited. Though in hindsight it was a small gesture between two friends, but it was the meaning behind it, that truly mattered. It meant that no matter what the circumstances, even when everyone else in this world leaves my side, SHE would be there.
Though since then we have chosen our separate career paths, been separated by seven oceans, the bond that we share hasn't weakened one bit. She's still the one I share every joy and sorrow with. She's still the first person I go to when i need guidance and advice.
PS:
[To my best friend]:
I'll save you from all the dogs, don't worry. And I'll always be there.
