When a best friend walks out of your life, it can be even more painful than ending a romantic
relationship — the bond runs deeper and she was closer than a sister — she was and will always
be your bestfriend. Do you have a bestfriend? I sure do. Giana is truly my bestfriend. She
supports me always. Even my deepest secrets are known to her. She’s got to know me better than
anyone. When I’m having a bad day, she’s the one who will pick me up, make me smile, and
boost my confidence. There is no friend I could ask for more. I love her more than anything and I
would die for her.
Hence (if you will not misunderstand me) the exquisite arbitrariness and irresponsibility of this
love. I have no duty to be anyone's Friend and no man in the world has a duty to be mine. No
claims, no shadow of necessity. Friendship is unnecessary, like philosophy, like art, like the
universe itself (for God did not need to create). It has no survival value; rather it is one of those
things which give value to survival." – C.S. Lewis
How shall I begin this tale? It all began, I suppose, five years ago, when I was using my phone to
play an online game when I suddenly noticed an unknown girl booing me for dying in the game.
I detested this person, I told myself. She’s not even a friend of mine, yet she had the nerve to sit
next to me and engage in trash talk. Since I didn’t want to argue with someone I didn’t even
know, I chose to let it go at that moment in time. Little did I know that that will be the start of a
beautiful friendship, intense academic rivalry, and somewhat clingy relationship. Granted, we
were a little immature at the time, but I believe we haven’t changed much since then ---- perhaps
the better word to use would be “childish”
Let’s go back to our high school days when we were both running as officers in the DRRM
club. Somehow while being in separate parties, we came to the conclusion that it would be
wise to form an alliance in order to improve our chances of success. We prevailed; we were
right. And that’s when I opened my life to this monstrosity. Our vibes clicked right away.
Your friends will know you better in the first minute you meet than your acquaintances
will know you in a thousand years. – Richard Bach
After that, we found ourselves doing everything together, well, not all the time but we
certainly spent a lot of time together. The two of us did every activity in our club together.
We ate together, we studied together, and we walked home together. We shared our
deepest darkest secrets with one another. We have so many inside jokes that nobody would
understand unless they were there or if they were just us. There's nothing better than
making fools of ourselves with our BFFs by our side.
Not everyone understands our stupid jokes, and they might think they’re immature and
childish, but together we make them funny and get a good laugh out of it. Our friends
know us best
However, after the pandemic hit I felt as though a piece of myself was gone. Yes, we continued
to communicate online but it wasn’t the same. I could tell I truly love this girl. True friends are
never apart, maybe in distance but never in heart – Hellen Keller
We were and still are happy. Although relationships are nothing if they exist with nary an
argument. Sometimes we won’t communicate and just leave things as is. We all need some
time to figure things out on our own. Since I am the clingy one between the two of us, I
would always complain and confront her if she didn’t reply to my messages, even until
now. I would argue with her endlessly and never even bother to apologize. But that doesn’t
mean we don’t love each other despite our many arguments and outbursts of rage. As a
matter of fact I think those arguments strengthened our bond more than anything, since we
are now aware of every detail about one another.
I was overjoyed to finally see her after 2 years when the lockdown ended. I gave her a tight
hug acting as though I don’t want to let go. Unfortunately, every happy story has to have
an upsetting part. This is due to the fact that, despite having selected the same course, we
ultimately enrolled in different universities. Yes, I was initially devastated but we still see
each other from time to time and perhaps some time apart will help our relationship.
Speaking of which, last week, we decided to finally see each other after a 6-month
separation. I relished every moment of it despite its brief duration. I gave her a firm hug,
held her hand as we strolled, and bid her farewell with a forehead kiss. I couldn’t be
equally happy right now as I am without her. And I give her my dedication for this
requirement. Though I wish you could see this, Giana, you are my inspiration, motivation,
and the one I love the most. I know we both have different responsibilities now and
sometimes we grow apart but, When you find everything you've looked for I hope your
life leads you back to my front door.
Never a clean break, no one here to save me. You’re the only thing I know like the
back of my hand.
And the battle was long, it’s the fight of our lives, but we’ll stand up champions
tonight.