It has been 6 years, 6 years since I first shook your hand when you said, 'Will you be my friend?' That day was such a turning point in my life, I don't regret it at all. I think it was fate when we both were partner-less in the Computer lab and I decided to sit with you because I had no other choice. That day was the start of a friendship that I know will last forever.
You've always been there for me, whenever I needed you, whenever I wanted someone to laugh with without a care in the world. People came and went by, but you never did. You stood by me, never getting mad at me for being rude to you. Every single thing you did, I loved it. You were someone who didn't care what others thought of you, something I wish I learnt then. Whenever I felt low and hated everybody, you'd come with a smile on your face and just say something which would lead to me bursting into laughter. Point is, I don't know where I'd be without you.
From the little drawing competitions we had, to hating Math together. From Pitajee jokes, to our little Harry Potter references in class. From our little talks about everything and anything to our laughs about you failing your tests. From our little plans in Grade 7th to steal all of the exams to us making Chinese names to stay undercover. From the epic scene when you told the correct Math answer when even the brightest student didn't know, to you being scared every Math teacher. We did everything together, we completed each other. There wasn't a single teacher that didn't pair us up together, and to be honest, it got pretty annoying at one point. It was always you and me, no one else. No one else could have a friendship like we did, full of laughs and weird things. If today, I'm slightly weird, it's because of the things you taught me. I'm glad I got to be your friend.
Me and you? We were like a package deal. One couldn't be friends with you without being friends with me. It was understood. That deal did change last year, but I don't care. I still remember telling every new friend of mine to be friends with you because I couldn't hang out with anyone without you. We both wore glasses, and were the same height. We were paired together to stand at the top between the boys in 4th Grade and even though I was pretty mad at that time, I'm glad I got to share that moment with you. We gave each other little things, cards, and sometimes pictures of dolls. You, will forever be a great artist to me. I loved every single drawing you made, and I remember being slightly jealous of your for that. Our little gossips, with you being a spy and telling me about everything. I've laughed so hard whenever I'm around you and now, I can't help but think what I'd do without you next year. I remember this girl, who made fun of you for stuttering and I remember I wanted to lash out at her for even saying such a thing. I wanted to point out all of her flaws, but I didn't. However, you never backed down. You never cared what they said and you were always YOU.
I love you for always being the greatest friend, I have ever known. Thanks for existing and for always making me laugh. I'd like to end this small birthday wish with something your friend said,
'Hajira humsay tou baat karti hi nahi hai, lekin jaisay hi Marwa ke saath bethti hai, uski baatien khatam hi nahi hotin.'
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, HAJIRA! ENJOY YOUR DAY TO THE FULLEST!
P.s I'm elder than you.
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