Z, we had been friends for almost ten years. I used to be your friend, your support and also your favourite person to pick on. The ten years comprised of laughter, fights, jokes, insane pranks and sharing everything about our lives. Discussing boyfriends, talking about family issues, etc.
Things got bitter between us when finally I deciding to no longer be your friend. It hurt to be always ridiculed, taunted, insulted by you. I have never cut of relationships in my life. But this had to be done. Nothing or no one was able to put in some sense for you to understand that you were hurting your friends with your behaviour. Specially, your best friend.
Though, we barely speak – an occasional ‘hi’ on whatsapp or sms to wish on birthdays and festivals; I have two gifts from you that I will cherish forever. A beautiful painting of Ganpati to adorn my bedroom wall when you were leaving India for good. It was a beautiful gesture from you specially because you believed in a different God, a different religion and said ‘I know this God brings you luck and success, so I got this specially for you.’ I still have tears rolling down my eyes when I revisit that memory. Not an idol worshipper, I still hold that painting closest to my heart. The second most beautiful gift which I have kept is a perfume bottle you had got me. Its been seven years, I use it sparingly when I miss you. Unfortunately, things will never be the same. But I am glad we have beautiful memories and anecdotes which always bring a smile on my face!
Wish you love and happiness always, Z! As you would always say ‘Inshallah’ ...
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