When you were gone

  “I am waiting for someone”, I replied as the waitress approached for the order. Scrolling through my ‘gram feed, relentlessly sitting all by myself for the last 10 mins. I gaze through the doors every time someone enters the restaurant, “Not her”

After 12 years of friendship you tend to catch up on someone's habitual behavior.. well, can't help it. If every time I had a dollar for her being late, I'd be a millionaire. That's my best friend everyone, story of my Life.

As she makes entrance with that big wide smile on her face, I could sense some news. She sat next to me, and apologized for being late. I mean.. what's new with that custom, right? She gifts me a mug, as the day demands one on the occasion of friendship day. Now, the entire 'late’ situation is being explained. “On 3rd September I will be leaving for China. I got the confirmation letter couple of days ago and tickets are booked.” She said with utter excitement on her eyes. I was left stumped. I couldn't gather myself for the following of seconds. I knew she would leave all along, but it was always a dilemma. A few months back When she told me she'd be applying for medical school in China, I freaked out. Just one question in my head,"Does she know it's China? She’d get disgusted with the language and the food." But with time I digested the fact that soon she will be gone. But I wasn't ready if this was it. Had I known this would be the last friendship day together I’d make it special, other than sitting empty handed.

I had never seen her happier.. she had been waiting for this moment all her life. Her hopes, her wishes are finally coming alive. How many people you have known are able to live life with their passion? Personally, not many.. One hell of a lucky bitch.

She's the light, she's the life in the room.