Some relations are very special

I am quite sure that just like me, many of you crave for a brother or a sister. The girls among us who have a sister to share secrets and hang out with, crave for a brother with whom we can feel protected and whom we can turn to to help us keep bullies at bay. I know each one of us, in some way or the other, crave the sibling we do not have. That is a bitter fact that brothers cannot take the place of a sister and a sister cannot be the replacement of a brother. I have two brothers who are the best brothers on earth! They are just so kind and caring that at times I feel that even if I had a sister, she could not look after me and treat me the way they do. But still, somewhere deep inside, the need of a sister remains in my heart and my mind. I would ask my mother that I wanted a younger sister to which she would reply that was out of question. I felt a need of a sister way too badly maybe because of my introvert nature. I don’t make friends quickly or easily, or hang out with them and have fun. This was probably the reason why I so badly wished for a sister to be with me always, to share my happiness and sorrows. Four years ago a friend entered my life and filled it with joy and happiness. We lived and still live in the same apartment building. She is two years younger to me and has filled the void of a sister in my life. I used to hate rain, I know it is a weird thing to say but I did, and she made me love rain because she took me out in the rain and made me feel the refreshing droplets falling and drenching me. I started smiling more often since meeting this best friend, but I guess best friend is not the right word, ‘sister’ is more suitable to be used for her. She taught me the meaning of fun, joy and happiness. I started to become aware of the bright colours of life, what it is to go out with friends, hangout and live my life to the fullest. She made me aware of the essence of friendship, one of the world's most beautiful relationships. I can simply say that a true friend at times can mean a lot more to you than your blood relations. I finally became aware that there is life beyond my cosy home and room. I finally came across someone to whom I could share my secrets with and trust her to keep them to herself. With her I have learnt to be myself, rather than pretend to be someone I am not, like I usually did with outsiders. I can proudly say that she filled the place of a sister for me far better than even a real sister could. Today, I believe in friendship just because of my best friend. If today I smile openly in front of the world rather than being shy, timid or fearful, it is because of my best friend. She made me realise that friendship is the most beautiful gift one can have. Never underestimate it, just wait and find the right friends who will make your life beautiful and allow you to be yourself with them. Thus relations in the world actually mean a lot more than some blood relations, that is why one does not need to be related to be close to them.