You are unique and brave, savvy, and so talented. You really
are something else. I’m grateful to consider you as my sister, my shoulder to
cry on, and sometimes my mom Lol. I may be little , but I’ve always felt that I
could talk to you about most things, and that you would understand, and that if
I needed it, you would have some encouraging advice, or in the very least some
non-judgmental support to offer.
You’re special. I’ve never really had a lot of people I feel
comfortable talking to. So every time I was low or upset, I usually resorted to
ignoring most of my problems instead of figuring out where I went wrong and
attempting to make things better. But we met and became friends. And for some
reason, I thought you could be the person I could confide in. After being
friends for long, sharing dreams, stories and fantasies, my trust in you has
only grown beyond light years. You’ve made me realize the importance of having
friends, and maintaining relations. You’ve helped me value my relations. So
much of who I am and how I think is thanks to you.
I may not have been the person you wanted to be friends
with. I may not have been what you wanted me to be. I may not have been there
to share the best moments of your life, or the worse. But I promise to do the
best I can. You’re one of the pillars of my strength. And I promise to always
try to be one of yours.
Sometimes I wonder how you know me so well. I’ve always had
a handicap of expressing my feelings verbally. But you know things even before
I tell you. (Seriously, what kind of sorcery is that?) LOL You know when I am
upset. You also know when I just need someone to sit with me to share the
silence if I don’t want to talk. Or when I’m just being stubborn. Somehow, you
know. But you never give me the luxury of being in denial or get fed lies. It
is a type of quality that makes you irreplaceable.
I promise to tell you things. Express my love and fears.
I’ve been working at it for a while now.
I love you, didi. There’re not a lot of people I’d take a
bullet for. I don’t think I tell you enough. Out of all the words to describe
you, I think the word that is most accurate is kind. And no wonder being
friends with you all these years has made me someone I’m proud to be. You’re so
many more adjectives (generous, helpful and implausibly caring), but your
kindness is unrelenting and I’m certain it will bring all the awesomeness in
the world that you deserve.
Words are insufficient, but you need to know how awesomely
awesome you are, so they’re going to have to do for now, anyway. I promise to
always be here, somewhere in the background to remind you every day, lest you
ever doubt it.
You’re smart and intelligent. And no matter how lost you
feel, I know for a fact that wherever you find yourself, will be the right
place. It breaks my heart to think of you struggling, because I know sometimes
you do. Because, I do, too. I know it feels like the world is being a jerk to
you sometimes, when people are mean, or when life is changing and everything is
just way too overwhelming, but I know you can endure it. You’re tough. Even if
you’re exhausted or busy or mad, I know you make time for the people you love.
And we have known each other for a long time. Maybe that’s how I know you’ll be
able to deal with difficult and annoying people easily (And for that, you’re
welcome).
I promise never to leave you alone, not because I am
incredibly creepy or clingy, but because I am indebted to you for life.
You care. Everyone else bails. To be honest, I expect them
to. Times get rough and I’m not fun to be around when that happens. People
don’t like being around when in times like these. It’s a burden. But you stay.
You stay even when things look like shit. You let me talk and cry and never
make me feel guilty for needing you. You’re selfless and loving. And it
surprises me because I’ve never known caring like this. You’re inspiring.
You deserve so much more than this little post, but since I
don’t know how I could ever repay you, this is an attempt to do just that. I
promise to return the favor even if it takes a lifetime, because I’m not going
anywhere.
I promise to be there to see you become stronger as you move
past hurdles, tumbling and falling on occasions. I promise to be there to be
your personal cheerleader and applaud with every ounce of my being when you win
all the battles.
Among every promise I make today, I think there’s a need to
include an apology. I’m not perfect (I know, I know, shocker, right?). For all
the unnecessary drama, utterly pointless rants and the hullabaloo that I
created in your life. I’m sorry if i ever take you for granted, doing and
saying whatever came to my mind with blithe disregard to your feelings. You
never hesitated to call me out on my immaturity or let me get away with it. You
can be brutal in your opinions and advice, and yet that brutality is laced with
all the affection in the world. I am sorry for being self-centered sometimes.
But I am getting better by the day; or at least trying to be. And the journey
from being immature and selfish, to a better person has been has been a
learning experience.
There are times when I do not like you too much, because
sometimes I think you care a lot and I don’t deserve it. As trite as this may
sound, I strive to be a better person because of people like you in my life.
So, I promise. You have given me an important place in your
life, and I promise to always value it.
No matter how far we’ve come, how busy we’ve become or how
much we’ve matured, nothing can change the care and the affection that I have
for you. I am thankful I met you. Because life without you i wont be alive for
sure
i love you richa didi
your little brother -Deep
