My Childhood Friend And I - Creative Non-Fiction Prompt

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Nancy had almost everything I didn't have back then but how we still clicked as good friends was amazing to our mates around. What we both had were opposite but were nature's gifts and we didn't let that deprive us of growing our friendship love.

She was body shamed for her body size but I loved it that way because it made her the "Nancy" I knew. I remember telling her never to hate her body size and get rid of it in anyway, as I thought I wouldn't recognize her when that happens. That was the height of my love for her body size because I was so tiny back then.

She had her mum getting literally everything she wanted, dad could do same for me but not as much as I noticed my friend having as he had his other two kids to care for. This still didn't let our friendship love have any obstacle even a little, we kinda complemented each other. We understood at our early age that every person has his or her own special gift from life.

We couldn't go to the same school as her mum preferred a private and expensive school for her only daughter while dad had to at least make sure his three kids were going to school like the other kids since we had only him to cater for our lives even if it meant "The not expensive school faraway".

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She wasn't the brightest among the two of us but I didn't let her feel down about it, we studied together and I made sure to share what I know with her since we were both in the same class at different schools. We would bath, eat, take walks and play around together, other kids were jealous of us simply because they couldn't get close to her thanks to her body size.

I guess that was a reason I preferred being with her as it meant, it would be just be the two of us and when my siblings are around as well. We never got tired of playing together, I bet her mum had to make the decision of taking my siblings and I in as her kids too. Thanks to dad's busy work, Nancy would win when she suggests to my dad and her mum that we sleep over at their place, those nights were always fun filled.

Watching cartoons, playing our favourite games and chatting about our favourite topics was our main agenda for every night we spent together. She would share her gifts with me, argue with her mum to buy double of whatever she bought for her and I never give a second thought to share whatever I could share with her... We loved each other even though we were not perfect in love.

She was a nice friend and I can vouch that she'll say the same about me but circumstances didn't let us stay friends for as long as we would have wanted it to be. It's been years since I last saw her but her memories live rent free in my head. The good old days with her still remain my favourite childhood days.

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I wish you and Nancy had stayed friends but life always has a way of separating even when we have other plans.
I loved how supportive you two were are of each others lifes.
Thanks for sharing.

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Yeah, I wished same too but life has its ways and we accepted it
Thanks for your kind words 🙂

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I could picture the moment with you and your friend together and how those night must be for you. It’s surely going to be amazing. We had similar experience too.

And yeah glad you guys understood life at an early stage.

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You had similar experience? That's good to know hehe

Yeah, life teaches and we've got to learn no matter how hard it is to accept sometimes 🥲

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There was this girl I forgot her name. But we call her Turn me on.. because she loves the music. We do things together. She was a close friend. But we missed each other as we relocated.

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Good memories with Nancy , where is she now?
Are you still in contact with each other??

Nice content dear

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We're not in contact with each other anymore but I do hear updates about her sometimes and she's doing well 😊

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Beautiful memories you had with Nancy. Please do well to continue this story. I’m interested in finding out what happened with Nancy after childhood.

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Lol there won't be a continue, we're no longer in contact with each other 🥲

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😪😪😪
This is kinda heartbreaking. Wherever she’s now, I hope she’s still happy with herself 👍🏿

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Hello @merit.ahama,
You have written a lovely tribute not just to your friend, but to friendship.

her memories live rent free in my head

As you describe it, friendship is not consumed. It is not practical. It is not perishable. The loyalty, trust and affection of a true friend last a lifetime, even when physical distance intervenes.

The specifics you offer to illustrate the depth of your friendship work well.

Thank you for sharing this lovely response to the prompt, @merit.ahama. We appreciate that you engage with other authors in the community.

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A tribute? I didn't think of it that way until now, you're right.
I appreciate those times with her, they were priceless!

Thanks for the support, glad you like my response

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There are just so many beautiful memories we shared with our friends. That no matter how far they go, we'll always remember them.

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Adulthood happened I guess, some friends we had as kids are not easily forgotten they were the most innocent and loyal ones.

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Friendships at that stage is filled with fun and excitement. A good memory to behold.

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True friendships with memories that last a lifetime are scarce to come by these days. I'm glad that you still have such beautiful memories about your childhood friend. I hope that someday you too can reconnect and maybe have a happily ever after

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I hope so too
But in any case, I wish for her happiness wherever she is in life now 😊

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Seems like you two should reconnect :) ... Life is too short not to!

!LUV

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You're right about that Sir
I'd take any opportunity I get to be with her again 🙂

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Reading this story reminds of my best friend back then in school, Chinedu by name.. But you know, like you were separated from your friend, so was I .. Life has a way of keeping us away from our good friends

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I guess a lot of us do have that friend that we are not in touch with anymore... The memory is just there.

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What a beautiful story with Nancy, how nice that those memories are still free in your head and you treasure them in such a beautiful way. It was very nice to read you.

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Yeah, they are memorable for me 😊
Thanks for stopping by

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I enjoyed your story and Nancy's affection and friendship with her friend. Have a nice evening

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You and Nancy had a great childhood friendship. It is a pity that you did not stay as friends. That it s life however. You still have great memories to cherish.

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It's a pity but I believe we will meet someday again 🙂

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