Where do I even begin.. Well I guess I can start in Crystal De'Angelo's car where I first met her. And no, for those of you wondering if it was like that. It surely wasn't. Crystal was merely giving me a ride to the football fields and we had to stop by the gym to pick up a certain friend. And the moment we met, I will never forget, changed my life forever.
She has been there for me through thick and thin. Through good times and in bad. She has always taken my side and informed me when I'm wrong. She has been the voice of reason and the source of hysterical laughter. Before I reveal her identity let me share with you some insight as to how our relationship works through just a couple of stories. Bear with me...
Let me start off by saying she is the most gullible person I have ever met. If you tell her there is a huge bean stock growing in her back yard that goes up past the clouds in a half serious tone, she will go outside to check it out (haha sorry girl but its true). One of my joys in life is to randomly call her and make up lavish stories for ten minutes. After I have her going I tell her "I'm just joking". Her reaction is priceless. She feels so defeated and angry. She laughs but only because she cant believe she fell for it. Time and time again! So the story goes... I call her up on a regular Saturday afternoon, I tell her I've been laid off. I put on quite a show sounding frustrated on the phone screaming muck words and just laying it on. She starts to calm me down and I play along. She asks what I'm going to do. I make up this very descriptive story about moving back down to Texas and leaving DC. She's supportive and sad at the same time. She asks if I want to come over to talk, grab dinner, cheer me up and I agree (this is what I want the whole time but its so fun to get dinner out of her this way rather than to ask). We continue talking as I pretend to calm down. She asks if there is anything else she can do, I say "no I just need to be around friends". Finally as the conversation comes to an end with a moment of silence as she doesnt know what else to say, I tell her I'm just joking. Laughter erupts on my end, and I can picture her reaction on the other end of the phone. Shocked, upset and wanting to laugh as well, her response is always the same "I hate you". Then she hangs up... Every Time! Of course I call back and laugh some more. I tell her I'm on my way over and dinner is on me.
This just goes to show how caring she is when it comes to her friends. I know I take advantage of it sometimes with these "boy who cried wolf" tirades but I just can't help it! I cant pass it up! Its cruel I know, but deep down inside she enjoys it. It also makes for quite a story and many laughs when she explains to our friends.
Another story which I will never forget shows her true character. It was a truly hard time in my life. I had just recently broken up with a very long term and serious relationship. She was the first person I went to. Of course after about 10 minutes she asks if this was another one of my jokes, and rightfully so, I deserved it. Through my tears I chuckle, which turns to laughter, and breaks up the moment. She was the one who got me through it. The worst of days. She consoled me, was there for me, and set aside everything for me. I never told her how appreciative I am of her for that. So I am telling you now, Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Without you I don't think I would have ever found my way.
You are the definition of a friend, the perfect example of trust, and a rock I can always lean on. You are constant and never waver. You are true to me despite my feelings. I only hope I can be that way for you. Thanks for the years of friendship and many more to come. I love you, Happy Birthday Natalie!
Your friend is soooo beautiful!! :)
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