my best buddy

an entry to write a letter

To my best buddy,

 

      The very first time we met, we argued  about socialism in our country. Over bottles of beer, we debated whether we made good choices during the last election. You dropped me off, I was a little tipsy, I know it was the start of a beautiful  friendship.

     The next morning, you showed up at the house, hauling me in my pj’s, uncombed and God forbid! haven’t even brushed my teeth. You were just damn excited to introduce me to your mother and to eat the heavenly breakfast of fried rice and dried fish with tomatoes. I know we were destined to be friends.

     Years passed, a lot of things had happened. Some were not supporting our friendship while others were just happy. A lot were expecting there could be more than friendship because we are of opposite sex. We have talked about this a lot over balmy skies, picturesque beaches, secret meetings, and even during sleepovers. FRIENDSHIP OR LOVE?

     I am not the naïve woman others may think of, my best buddy had fallen in love with me for a long long time but he knew that I can never sacrifice friendship over love and it stays that way.

    My best buddy, I know we will always be special to each other for a million lifetimes. Thank you for just being you, for loving me and understanding me.

     I am proud of how you turn out to be; a good husband and a good father to your three children. Thank you for choosing me as a godparent not only once but twice and thank you for everything.

Your buddy,

sette

Author's Note

if soulmate exists...

Reviews

[Nisha M.]

I truly loved this letter. It made me think of my own friendships. We just mostly need someone who is able to understand and be there for us when we're down and that is irrespective of gender! Never stop writing, friend. You write beautifully xx

[sette]

thanks my friend and to us for the wonderful friendships we have

[barleygirl]

I love the relaxed conversational tones of your message. I so recognize that familiar refrain about choosing between love & friendship. Isn't it weird the way romantic love can often destroy true friendship? But most of don't give this choice the consideration it deserves, jumping right in, instead. That's why your message is so unique, becuz you DO think about the consequences & make a deliberate choice. I also love the way you honor his fatherhood & reveal so much about your lives in such an affectionate little note (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[sette]

yes margie i have to think of the consequences so i just gave up

[‘Thoughts In Time..]

Wonderful words and good to have a friend you can have live for and cherish- lovely words🌹

[sette]

thanks for the wonderful review

[DIVYA]

Oh...this story so touched my heart. He is a blessing straight from God. Some people are so precious in our lives. God sends them just to show us how much He loves us.

[sette]

yes definitely my friend he is, and he has been there in every thing if soul mate really do exist, then may be he is but i know we are destined to be friends forever

[Dave]

This is such a beautiful sentiment. It seems as though the two of you
were content to keep your relationship nothing more than a close
friendship. Reading you I would guess that that was the best, for the
two of you.

Take care - Dave

[sette]

yes because if we leveled it up to love then perhaps even the friendship is lost, i am contented to be a godmother to two of his children, an adviser to his wife and a special friend to my buddy whenever he feels that he is lost or joyous or whatever, just a call or a text away suffice.

[CodedWords]

Such thin lines between love and friendship! finding both at the same time is a true gift!

[sette]

yes so true and i am blessed. thanks for the wonderful review

[wordman]

i guess some of us has experienced this type of friendship on line,

[sette]

and i am one of the lucky ones who have experienced that friendship my friend and i feel blessed really. today is my godson's birthday, he turns 4 today. that is his one and only son, he has two daughters

[wordman]

happy birthday and you`re welcome

[sette]

i will relay the message to him and thanks for dropping by

[wordman]

lol mine is just around the corner

[sette]

you are lucky

[wordman]

my birthday

[sette]

ah ok happy birthday in advance my friend.

[Jimmy Yetts]

Beautifully portrayed.
Your friend, Sette, is quite unique--as are, no doubt, you.
Enjoyed the read!

[sette]

yes we have a very special friendship that had lasted over the years, that is the reason why i believe that a man and a woman can really be friends. thanks for the wonderful review.

[Ardra]

Oh.... hmmmm why does it happen...when we don't feel love...they fall...and when we fall they don't hahaha...or when both fall in the thing called love...fate decides to join the party..

And he sure loves you a lot to ensure you with the duty of god parent....Mmm I hope your friendship stays strong.... I have 2-3 friends...whom I can say have stood the test of time...and am glad we are friends...:) at least you can discuss any thing under the sun without hesitation.... that's one big achievement...

[sette]

yes it is and until now the wife also considers me as a friend and as an adviser too... fate indeed played something different. if i have chose love over friendship, it wouldn't turn out this way.