Today we stopped by that City Center that somehow holds memories for me. I remember when I walked in the first time and I saw the Navy guys that had shipped in for a short while. I guess they decided to explore the foreign country they were at for the short while they would be staying. Mom said, “Korean or Chinese?” I knew as soon as I saw one of their name tags.

That was a time when things were the way they used to be between us. I could talk to you whenever I wanted and about anything I wanted to.  There wasn’t the tears, fears, and frustration, or the drama that is causing us to drift apart. I remember talking to you that day and joking. I remember telling you to join the Navy so you could visit Oman and see us and that the uniform would look so cool on you. We laughed about that.

Now things are so different. I barely see you and when I do, I have the fear of saying something wrong that may start up even more drama than we are dealing with now. Now are the times when thoughts of you bring me frustration, tears and pain. The times I sometimes may fall asleep with the pain and hurt of it all.

If in the years to come, we drift even more apart and I lose you, I just will say, I will never forget you and you will always be a part of me. Though I’ve met many before you came into my life, you will always be my best friend. I will remember you as  the one I could count on to cheer me up with odd antics, the one that would torment me until I wanted to catch the first flight out of here to get to you and strangle you for it, and the one who had me literally rolling on the floor laughing. You will always be in my mind, heart, and soul as my best friend, forever.