Friends? Who needs 'em? We all do. It would be a lonely old world without them. Real friends, I'm talking here. But how and when do we tell or know if a friend is really true? That's hard.

"It takes time and friendship is usually based on a combination of respect and trust in the real world".

May be its ironic now as Saurav and I were never good with each other in the beginning, but that true combination of respect and trust towards each other was, deep rooted inside both of us.

Myself, I never thought we would be best friends through out our life thereafter. I agree, you put a lot of effort to bring us together as you and Saurav were best friends since your high school. Whenever he came to see you I used to shout at you informing that he’s in the living room. I used to think that you saw too much of him and accuse you of having no room in your life for the relationship (between sisters). Saurav knew it too and was also incredibly hostile to me. You used to tell me, “If you talk with him, I know you’ll surely fall in love with him.” and my answer would be “How come you two are just friends then?”

As time went on, Bhenaju (love of your life) asked you for a date. You wanted both of us to go with you on your first date because you were too nervous about what you were going to do. So we agreed to go with you since we both wanted to be there for you when you needed us to be right there.

That was the first time that Saurav and I talked with each other properly. That day we acknowledged that we have a special bond and started to become good friends. By this time, you and Bhenaju had been going out without us and our parents were fixing your wedding date.

We three used to hang out sometimes and tease you regarding your marriage.......... laughing out loud. Saurav and I started talking over phone, for months never suspecting we would ever be together. Perhaps it was a time of building the foundation of trust that healthy relationship needs to make them work. I started sharing problems with him, which he would listen carefully and tried best to help me out. After your marriage he was the only one who was close to my heart as you. We were becoming best friends; both not realizing it was love, not friendship that was blossoming. We talked openly and honestly about our feelings about life, relationships and each other.

On my 22nd birthday Saurav presented me a novel “Emma” by Jane Austin with a note “To a light of my life …………..” Our relationship stepped into a brand new journey. Saurav entered into my life with his own values, ideals and beliefs and hold a distinguished place in my heart for my lifetime.

Now I realize why there’s a saying “Life is unpredictable”. We hated each other and then started loving each other and finally now we are going to be together with vows and rituals after some days. But, during these five years of relationships we have been in heck lot of fluctuations. You also know about it!!! That devastating day two years back when we lost you………….. When I lost you. I can still remember the pain you went through on hospital during the delivery of my nephew Asmit and leaving us silently without letting us know.

Now, I wish you were here with me to plan my wedding the way we planned yours and wish you were here to comfort your best friend Saurav during his precious moment of bliss. You were the one who gave us strength to believe. We know you are watching us above from heaven with a sigh and tear of happiness and joys in your eyes. You are not only a great sister but also a devoted friend. Your bottomless talent and an endless string of suitors vying keep you afloat. Your endless love and legacy will remain forever and ever more.