Brian and I

Brain and I grew up in a little community, where kids finds comfort playing under the Mango Tree.

There our mothers drain out oil from grinded nuts.

He was a month older than me and mama always tease us with the phrase "Husband and wife". 

That phrase sounded cheesy, maybe embarrassing, but Brain and I kept our friendship mutual.

Mutual in the sense that he fought for me,we played together and he was  always ready to share his lunch box with me.

College was pretty no fun with out Brian. Maybe I grew fun of always having him around.

There I was hoping and silently longing to see Brian during sure break.

My friends were enjoying the comfort of being together with their lovers,

And I wonder if Brian was also having fun with another girl.

I long to hear him say " Nike,I love you "or " Nike I wish to date you because I love you "!

But those words never came,not even a slight of it. My feelings grew deeper and like the waves they kept swirling in my heart. Each day reminds me of how fun and happy we use to be back in the days.

Telling Brian  about my feelings was something I had to practice over night because I was going to see him at dawn.

Right in front of Brian's door, I knocked and when I was about to exhale for the last time before  releasing those words  stuck in my brain.

" Brain , I know this may sound embarrassing, but I just can't pretend any more . I'm sorry ,but I'm in love with you".

Just in,a lady opened the door , and when I was about saying hello! Brian showed up.

" hey Nike! What a surprise. I'm glad you came by. Meet my girlfriend Mick. Mick meet Nike my child  hood friend " he said. That was a bomb blast that killed the courage I came with.

Sure I felt bad, certainly I was hurt, but it wasnt  Brian's fault neither was it Mick's. Who I'm I to get angry with Brian who still sees me as his Childhood friend. It's not about how we started, mama would have being so happy if Brian and I got into something serious.  Being friends from childhood doesn't make a relationship or even marriage. I'm  glad that Brian was able to introduce me as his childhood friend and friends we will always be. Brain love me so much but the feelings he has for mick was unmeasurable. I know I will get over the feelings, and also find True love again.

This story entails a life of friendship and True love.

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