I was a lonely and a shy kid in school.. lost friends often don't know why. Finally I made a friend in 11th standard. School life seemed better as I had a constant friend beside me. We grew close. I would hate the day she would take leaves which was quite often unfortunately. We stuck to each other beyond school and became best of friends. Infact we were more like sisters. We knew each other's deepest secrets and never judged. I guess that made our friendship more strong. We bunked college quite often to hang out in Sarojini Nagar or Janpath. It was super fun.
I always missed a sibling but her presence had filled that void. I got married 1st. She got busy in her job. There was a little gap inbetween where we both were busy with our lives but it was short-lived thankfully and we got back to our crazy self. I could share anything with her and that communication was extremely important to me. She never ever judged me and always listened patiently. I felt super lucky to have her in my life and I needed no other friend. Rest took a back seat.
We promised each other we will be with each other nomatter the circumstances we see. We would always stand like a pillar for the other. We were inseparable. Several years passed and we were the same. I was so happy. We travelled, we gossiped, laughed and even cried together.
This was till 3 years back. I have lost that friend now. She isn't in my life anymore. She doesn't wish to see me or talk to me anymore. Suddenly she is judgemental of my mistakes and decisions. Suddenly the promises were forgotten. Unexpected turn of events in my life have turned her away from me. It is shocking and I still have not accepted it. We were inseparable but not blood related. I guess the difference between siblings and friends does exist. She was a temporary feature in my life. She wouldn't have left me if I were really her sibling. This thought hits me hard often. She left me alone when I needed her the most. But now I know I won't accept her friendship even if she comes back in future because that trust is gone. I trusted her the most and she was the first one to walk away and vanish. It bothers me every second but I also sometimes thank God that he showed me her true colours on time.. even if I try I will never be able to forgive her.