Short Story : That's what friends are for

That's what friends are for 
They were catching up after long. Time had passed, things had changed and much had gone from good to bad to worst for them. Both had living in shell - in denial. Both hesitated from taking the first step to give the other the first call. Both just didn't know how the other wouls react. Yet, all it took was a collage full of memories that made them think - was it all really worth it. Both then thought of taking the first step. She tried calling her from her place and she from hers. Both got an engaged tone and then there was a cross connection. Complete silence first. A hello that both said once was all it took to mend the ice. And then the met....they looked at each others eyes. They knew they weren't mad at each other. They were hurt and there lay the difference. They put that to rest. A hug was all it took and it was all the same like it was before...and then they realized - that's what friends are for. The beauty of friendship is that you can start right from where you had left it. - dedicated to all friends. We may have parted ways. We may not even speak to each other that often. But we know, we are there for each other. We know that each time we fall, we will be there to pick the other up...That's what friends are for.
(Dated: Feb 06, 2013)