That's what friends are for
The old schoolmates came in from London.
It has been many years since we last saw each other. Dinner conversation was lively, even raucous. We brought up names of others we have not seen or heard from in forever.
The ones who were - at least according to us - strange, weird, annoying, quiet, talkative.
The ones who fought and clawed their way into the pages of Tatler, Prestige, Peak.
The ones who rose spectacularly in their careers and fell just as spectacularly.
All brought up in good fun, never with malice. We have all been through our own battles in life and know better than to pass judgment on anyone else.
Most important of all, we are grateful we have yet another occasion to get together, to talk of the good old times we had, to share the ups and downs we lived through, to know that we are living our lives the best we know how.
We will each go back to our own worlds in a few short days.
Until then, we will share the dreams we dare to dream, the darkest fears our hearts have known, and the happiest of moments we have lived. And know that, as always, all that's been said among us will always stay only with us.
That's what friends are for.
10 comments:
It is so reassuring to have a group of friends that you can trust. It's scary sometimes, the kind of gossip that can pass from one person to another.
that's lovely. a group of good friends. this is the sort of gathering that leaves you with a sense of wellbeing and warmth.
wildgoose + imp - yes, these people are really special.
its not easy to keep a group of friends that you can confide in. my group of "close" girlfriends basically dwindled cos some people are still into playing silly high school games. makes me wonder if i will keep in touch with them at all 10 yrs down the road.
edpjunkie - no need to wonder; the friendship was sealed in school days.
Ever since i left school, hard to find friends like that anymore.
Well, but all 4 of you can count as my real friends....people whom i dun need to censor my words, thoughts.... :)
suziewong - our small group is amazingly well chosen considering all the circumstances !
suzie wong - so touching to hear that from you. :)
SL - thanks to you for all the nice dinners you organize. :D
wildgoose - hoping to get back to more regular dinners this year. last year got too fragmented because of our frequent travels.
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