Close friendships are hard to come by these days. In an ever-changing
world with people striving to achieve their interpretation of
preordained success, it is hard to know who your true friends are.
Fortunately, I found my best pal early at the tender age of seven. We
were both enrolled at the same school and were at wits’ ends as we
searched tirelessly for our designated classes.
Samantha and I got acquainted as both of us were in the same class and
sat next to each other. Samantha was a happy-go-lucky girl who always
managed to breathe fresh air into the sometimes arid classroom. She
always knew what to say and would voice them at the best possible
moments. Both pupils and teachers alike enjoyed her company and
liveliness. There was hardly ever a dull moment when she was around with
her funny quips and expressions.
Samantha was born with a silver spoon. Her father was a businessman and
her mother owned and ran a boutique. Both her parents were very caring
towards her as she, just like I, was the only child of the family.
Samantha came to school each day with a perpetual smile. She was a very
nice person to be around with. She and I used to go everywhere together
and both of us were rarely seen apart. We used to talk about so many
things as we walked, thoroughly enjoying our time together.
One day, I went to school and forgot to ask my parents for lunch money.
At first, I was not hungry and thought I could bear going without a meal
but soon, my stomach began to growl. Without asking, Samantha
generously paid for my meal and drinks during recess. The incident
revealed to me how lucky I was to have such a caring and compassionate
friend.
As time went on, people started teasing us as we were spending more and
more time together. We seemed to know what each other thought and we
cared for each other deeply. Was I in love with her? I did not know then
and we both knew we were too young for all that emotional roller
coaster.
Currently, Samantha and I are studying at different schools. It was hard
to be apart at first, but technology in the form of instant messaging
and e-mails have helped to bridge the gap in our friendship. I sincerely
wish our friendship will never end as it would be equivalent to waking
up from a beautiful dream
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