Wednesday, July 22, 2009

The First Ordeal

Graduation is just around the corner. It has been a while since Jhudiel spoken with Gabriel. She has not seen him in class since the last day of their final exams; until she finally saw her with the rest of the boys in their class. They were able to exchange “hellos” and he mentioned something about being busy helping her mom preparing some important papers. That was the last time they spoke. She did not saw him during the graduation ceremony. Jhudiel was not even sure if he was present during the ceremony.

A few weeks after their graduation ceremony, Jhudiel was surprised to receive a mail from Gabriel. She was really astonished... and happy. Gabriel’s letter shares the story why he’s been very busy after their final exams. He was helping her mother prepare their application papers for the United States Embassy. They are migrating to the US; and they might be staying there for good, with his Dad.

Jhudiel was not sure how she felt at that moment while reading Gabriel’s letter. Happiness still dwells inside her; brought about by this pleasant surprise from her dear friend. But there is also something inside her that made her feel a bit perplexed; and she suddenly remembered the first thought she had during the first time she saw Gabriel in class.

And now, the letter bears the first ordeal of Jhudiel and Gabriel’s friendship. They are going to part ways soon. And what’s tough about it is they are going to be miles and miles apart; away from each other. The long distance would definitely matter to a friendship that is just beginning.

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