For The Ones Who Stayed

I'd like to start with a thank you.


For me, it is a fortunate evening when I actually get time to just sit and read my favorite book with a cup of cold coffee to go with it (yes, I like my coffee cold) and think of the things that have been occupying my mind space lately. Yesterday was one such fortunate evening.

I received a message, thought of not replying because I did not wish to disturb the moment by moving, still I did. Don't ask me why.

I went to pick up my phone only to see that it was a message from my best friend. It was a video message where a little puppy could be seen playing with her mom and it was simply adorable. It put a smile on my face. Just when I was about to place my phone back, I got a text message from her saying, "I know your love for dogs. We're going to get one together because they're the best."

That was so sweet of her.

Do you know what I did? I smiled and I kept my phone back so that I can return to my reading.

It was during dinner that it struck me that I have not replied to her. I made a mental note of doing the same after I am done having food, so I picked up my phone again, only to have received a bunch of similar adorable videos and jokes which were not even close to funny but both of us could totally relate to. They all were from the same person.

I felt amazing because I felt loved.

These days, people are genuinely so busy. They have so much of work to do, so many goals to accomplish and numerous other tasks to complete. We barely get time for our families.

And there she was, this amazing human being who shared things she thought can make me happy, who took out time to actually make efforts and the best part? She was not even expecting anything in return, not even a simple reply.

I felt so grateful.

I felt lucky to have people in my life who care about me and expect nothing but just reciprocation of the same love and care. It is amazing to know that people think about you. They take out time to make you feel loved and hence special. They listen to you and place their trust in you. In this world where people feel vulnerable and alone, where it is difficult to find people whom you can just talk to, where promises and hearts are broken every day, somebody still has the courage to place their trust in you.  They believe that you will listen, they believe that you care.

And this feeling of affection fills my heart with warmth. It makes me feel happy.

So, I just want to thank you!
I thank each and every person who made efforts to show that they care for me. The people who wanted to meet and talk to me. The ones who never gave up on me even when I have been a terrible mess. All the people who have helped me in any way and those who helped me in every way. I am lucky to have them around as my best friends,

And I really want them to stay.