" Are sure you gonna leave for Bermuda?" I ask.
My five year old self couldn't tolerate separation from my best friend. We had a difference of three years . My puppy dog eyes couldn't stop him from leaving. His father was an industrialist who wanted to spread its branches to Bermuda . So he was shifting with his entire family which meant even Archie had to leave London.
"Yes, you know Dad won't change his mind"
" You promise you won't forget me and will come back to see me"
" I promise and promise me that you will score good marks be a good girl not remember me" he continues " and if in future you become more beautiful and I can't recognise you so for that keep this" he places a cold metal object on my outstretched hand.
I slowly see the object, it was a small silver paper plane earring.
" I promise to keep it safe and I will never lose it, I -" I was cut off by the honking of the carI turn back to see Archie's black car, and the driver was calling Archie. Archie turns back to see me and clasps my hand in his.
" Listen and listen good, keep the earring safe. I promise to see you in the future and I love you, Julianne" with that he kisses me and in a second or two pulls away.
That was my first kiss.
I don't clearly remember what happened next, I could see his retreating running figure, he sits in the car and looks at me from the tainted windows.
" I love you too" I yell making him smile, I wave my hand bidding him goodbye. He returns the gesture. Tears were running down my face but I didn't leave the place till the car was out of sight completely.I walk back home with my head hung low and my shoulders sagged. I open my palm and close it tightly. I will not forget you Archie and I will keep my promise.
I will miss you , Archie.
I will be good girl.
I will be a good student and I will always remember you, best friend.
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Unbroken Promises
Teen FictionThey didn't have a "normal" relationship They teased each other They play hit each other They call each other names But underneath that Anyone could see how much they cared Because if you listen closely To every joking "shut up" There was an "I lo...