So I decided to write again..

A wise man once said, "A friend in need is a friend indeed." A friend. Life would not be complete without having friends that will cheer us up when we are at our lowest or even share the happy moments together. Everyone needs friends, and so do I. And this, is a story about a girl who once a stranger who then became someone who means a lot to me up till this day. My bestfriend.

I never had any biological brothers or sisters. When I was 7 years old, I've been adopted by a loving new parents. I never knew who was my biological parents. It saddens me everytime the thoughts of being dumped, unwanted, neglected crossed my mind. However, I am grateful enough to have a beautiful new family. I cant thank more.

I never knew before, what such friendship as I had before, until I met Jessmine. A friend that I can look-up to, a friend that will never betray me, a friend that will hug me and assure me that everything is going to be alright when I'm having my darkest hour, a friend who is worth..everything. I was in highschool when I met Jessmine. She was everything girls wanted to be, including my ownself. Everytime she was around, I felt the green monster of envious rushing within my soul. Everyone wanted to be Jessmine's friend. Secretly, I wanted to be one too. Never really thought I could be one of them.

On one fine Monday morning, I was late to school. I sneaked into school without realizing Jessmine was following right behind me because she was late too. She was giggling mischievously when she told me how terrified my expression was when I saw her behind me."Hey, I'm Jessmine. And you are?", she said. So did the girl spoke, all a-wonder within herself at what had befallen her, consumed by a fire but unable to put a name to it, I was pertubed. "Hi, I'm Jake. Nice to meet you". I mumbled the words out from my mouth. It tasted like rubbers. Then it was a start of a new friendship between Jesmine and I.

The friendship bond I had with Jessmine was so strong.We graduated highschool together and took with us all the memories we had in school. She was a great friend anyone could asked for. There were times when I fought with my family, I had no where to go and Jessmine offered her home to be mine. She helped me through-out every challenges thar occured in my life. We shared laughters and tears in happiness and sadness.

Despite all the happiness I had with Jessmine, who ever knew that everything will come to an end. Her family moved to another city. Far enough for us to stop spending time like we usually did. I was devastated. I keep myself from the absurdity of making protestations by keeping myself silent.

A wise man once said, "Absence lessens half-hearted passions, and increases great ones, as the mind puts out the candles and yet stirs up the fire". However, my life was like a black hole without her. I felt the emptiness.Went to college all by myself. I was pretty much a loner. Called and texted Jessmine but it was never the same as before.

Spring break.. Jessmine and I planned to have a karaoke and dinner together. She said she would drive all the way to my house to pick me up. I was overwhelmed. I know now that even distance cant break us apart, but I was wrong. A tragic accident happened to Jessmine. I was waiting hopelessly at home for her calls but didnt received any. I tried to call her but my calls were unreachable.

Suddenly, her mom called me and told me Jessmine met with a tragic accident and her condition was critical. A huge truck knocked against her car. She was rushed to the nearest hospital but it was too late. I drove my dad's car all the way to the hospital. Tears were running down my cheeks hoping that Jesmine will be alright. As son as I reached there,she was laying there, still on the bed. Blood covered her shirt, her pale face was frightening. Her beautiful sleek hair was a mess.I was beyond sadness. I couldnt utter a word when I saw her parents cried infront of me. She's....gone forever.

Its been two years since Jessmine left me. I look back, and every one point, every word, every gesture, every letter, every text, every call, every silence-- she had and will always be the best friend to me and there is nothing I would change about her. Dear Jessmine, though we cant spend our time together anymore but think of me, sometimes, when the Alps and oceans divide us, but they will never will, unless we wish for it. Wherever you are right now, I am missing you terribly.

And that was a story about my bestfriend..

Love, R!