Forever Friends #together

In college, I was nicknamed as "Captian Cool" and my best friend Sharanya was nicknamed as "College Beauty". We were not just best friends, but batch mate, bench mate, classmate, roommate and bus mate. The list goes on as we were destined to be paired in every event that happened. Not just these situations which made us the "Forever Friends" but the innate love we shared for each other. 

At first, any girl in college would be jealous of  her flawless and spotless skinny skin beauty. The first few days we were around together, I saw her drinking only water when we have oily stuffs. No wonder the waters keep her fresh and flawless. Slowly, as we were paired up many times, I came to know her more personally and started admiring her. The bonding started to grow fast and thick. 

The attraction we had for each other grew as days passed and we then were the Best Buddies. She would say, she admires my inner strength, confidence and smartness, but I was never flattered. But I knew deep inside, how she truly valued each of my opinion and the importance she gave. We felt like two blessed souls to have each other. Our network of friends started growing jealous on our friendship as we excelled and shined in every activity in college.  

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Senior year in college was coming to an end and we knew how far each other has to go for our next phase of life. We shared different passions and interests in spite of being together all the time. Back in our mind, we were feeling low and depressed thinking about our separation but was confident we would be in touch and could meet sometime soon. The day finally arrived when we had to depart. 

Deep inside we both new, distances could never separate us and was optimistic about our friendship. But the reality had something different for us. Things changed when her marriage was arranged suddenly and she had to leave with her husband to London. She planned to do her MS in London so the chances of travelling back to India or spending some time over a phone call was feasible. I, "The Captian Cool" choose to work a foreign company which was a great offer one would never give up. 

Could you still think our lives would be the same when we were living in two different time zones with a busy life filled with commitments and responsibilities?

Lives got better, new place, new friends, new entertainments, and fun changed the days when we missed each other while eating or taking a decision or when buying a new dress or when deciding where to eat dinner. We never knew what we had been missing until we faced some extreme unfortunate situations. Life's toughest time remembered the missing shoulder to cry, the one who give me the strength to stay hopeful, change my outlook positively and be my side to support always. 

Eight years passed with few calls during festivals, "Hey How you been doing?" " How's your kid?".

The most memorable day was when I received the call from our "College Beauty" shouting happily that they would be settling down in India soon. And the most memorable moment was when we met each other. 

Shouted in joy and we hugged each other. I even started crying like a mom when she sees her child for the first time. Years made us stronger, grow older and wiser but our friendship for each other was the same. 

The confidence and the strength we got in being there for each other is enormous and unmeasurable. The hope of being Forever Friends in spite of the journey we travel gave me the feeling of togetherness always.

Togetherness gives you an optimistic approach towards life to conquer and win all endeavours.

Yes, this is the power of being #together!!!!

Look Up and Enjoy the love!!!