Someone I Used To Call My Best Friend
I have known M since I was 10 years old. We hit it off right away and still kept in touch even after going to different schools at 17 years old. We always had each other's backs and will jump to each other's defence when anybody started backbiting us.
I have always been the kind of person who makes an effort to remember other people's birthdays whether they are family or friends. To some people, I might be asking for too much but I expect the same thing back. I don't even expect a present but just a birthday wish to tell me that you remember.
From day one, I was always the one who initiated for us to meet. I ever asked her once how come I'm the one always initiating any meetups between us? Her response was that I am M. M does not initiate meetups. I was hurt but didn't respond to that.
One day, she told me she was getting married. So I did what a best friend would do and was the maid of honour at her wedding. I even sponsored her wedding dress that was personally designed by a friend of ours. She was my best friend. I loved her and was happy for her.
It hurts me though that the minute she started dating this guy, she could remember his number and birthday but could not remember mine. I know many people will jump to her defence. Well, that's her future spouse. I mean what will I know about that right?
It was not only that. There were instances when we arranged to meet and she stood me up on more then one occasion. Even then, I still considered her a best friend. Over the years, I have kept many secrets about her. The final straw came when one day she accused me of not keeping a secret.
That was the turning point for me. I had tolerated a lot of crap from her over the years coz I still cherished her friendship. However, I just could not do it anymore after this incident.
The funny thing is when I decided to call it quits, she was suddenly making an effort to ask me out and could remember my birthday. Unfortunately, the damage has been done. For me, it was too late for that.
I have always been the kind of person who makes an effort to remember other people's birthdays whether they are family or friends. To some people, I might be asking for too much but I expect the same thing back. I don't even expect a present but just a birthday wish to tell me that you remember.
From day one, I was always the one who initiated for us to meet. I ever asked her once how come I'm the one always initiating any meetups between us? Her response was that I am M. M does not initiate meetups. I was hurt but didn't respond to that.
One day, she told me she was getting married. So I did what a best friend would do and was the maid of honour at her wedding. I even sponsored her wedding dress that was personally designed by a friend of ours. She was my best friend. I loved her and was happy for her.
It hurts me though that the minute she started dating this guy, she could remember his number and birthday but could not remember mine. I know many people will jump to her defence. Well, that's her future spouse. I mean what will I know about that right?
It was not only that. There were instances when we arranged to meet and she stood me up on more then one occasion. Even then, I still considered her a best friend. Over the years, I have kept many secrets about her. The final straw came when one day she accused me of not keeping a secret.
That was the turning point for me. I had tolerated a lot of crap from her over the years coz I still cherished her friendship. However, I just could not do it anymore after this incident.
The funny thing is when I decided to call it quits, she was suddenly making an effort to ask me out and could remember my birthday. Unfortunately, the damage has been done. For me, it was too late for that.
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