Is it meant to be forever?

Friendships are nothing but souls connecting. Across our life we build many bonds, many friends with an always optimistic approach that “Yes, these friends are gonna stay forever, this is permanent” but, is it really permanent? The thought of its ending leaves me in despair. We as humans boast ourselves to be social animals, so it's logical and reasoned to make friends, make relations and families outside and inside our proxemics. I, being an introverted person, found it always difficult to get out of my comfort zone and make friends and as people say I’m not much of a talker. After a roller coaster ride until my intermediate, I came to this University. And because of covid since our classes ran online for a year, I found it easy to communicate to people across screens. It was easy because they couldn’t see me sweating or my legs shaking out of nervousness. I managed to get along with them all and in no time I found what I value the most: the bond of friendship. From having no friends to having more than I could count, I outshined my past. This text is particularly about two people who stood by my side in the dark and bright, in moments of ecstasy and misery. Mukund & Aryaka, the two friends with whom I made a “trio” of my own. It takes time to find out the people with whom you resonate and relate, but that was not the case here. It only took one conversation with these two humans to create the strong belief.

Yes, this is my group! This was a nexus event, amalgamated with common beliefs and understanding which made this trio possible. On one hand, where Mukund is childish, Aryaka is sophisticated and mature. Where Mukund is good in planning, Aryaka is good in execution. Where Mukund is carefree, Aryaka is careworn. Talking of me, I’m a bit of both at times and even after being different in endless ways, we are friends. That's what sets our friendship apart from others. We draw out all complexities at times and prove to be resourceful to each other in infinite possible ways. If you ever spot me walking on the campus, well look around and you will find the other two people along with me. Catch us in the canteen sipping coffee, or wait, you will find Mukund sipping tea instead (he does not prefer coffee at all) or find us sitting in the Gaushala around cows. We stay together at all times. I hope this is not the end. Or even the end of the degree won’t be the end of this friendship. I’ll be optimistic again because this means a lot more than just sharing perspectives and coffee. This bond goes beyond description. Hope this trio lasts forever. 

See you soon!




 

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