All the students turned around to look at her.
" Why is she here now ? " Brianna asked
Barbara gathered confidence and walked to Myra.
" What are you doing here ? " Myra asked.
" Do you remember, You gabe me this dress and told me to wear on prom ? " Barbara asked.
" Myra, You really did ? " Samantha asked in disbelief.
" I did because I thought she was my friend.." Myra said.
" Myra, I am so sorry. " Barbara said with sincerity.
Myra became angry and turned to walk away when Barbara rushed and picked the microphone.
" Myra, Listen to this before you go..." Barbara spoke out loud.
Myra turned around to look back and all the students set their eyes on them.
" I know. I lied to you and I made a big mistake. But when I said you were my best friend. I never lied. It's true I came to you with other intentions but when I got to learn more about you ,I realized that you have more hidden beauty within you. "
The students kept silent to listen to her.
" Before I knew you. I thought that you were popular and loved by students because of your makeup, cool dresses and the beautiful face and body. And I though that if I became your friend and dressed like you I would also be loved. But I was wrong. The reason why they all love you is because you are friendly, kind, loving and caring about your friends. Your heart is pure and you always have good intentions." The students begun smiling on hearing the sweet words coming from Barbara.
" I was just a friend to you but you took your time to make me this gown. And promised to make me one of partners once you started a design company. I appreciate the love and everything. And I know right now I don't deserve to be your friend " Barbara narrated.
The students looked at Myra to see what she would say but she was still silent.
" Now I accept that you are the school beauty. No wonder you walk with two beautiful girls by your side. " Barbara said referring to Brianna and Samantha.
" And only the handsome and cool guys in the school fall for you first. I accept all that because you are a true beauty both inside and outside. And no one hates beautiful things, So do I. I don't want to be enemies with a flower like you.will you please forgive me ? " Barbara asked.
" What sweet words these are ! Myra say something .." Frank yelled as usual.
Brianna and Samantha who were already pleased by Barbara's words went to Myra and said
" I think she is sincere. Say something. ",They said to her.
Myra finally got the microphone and said.
" Do you know why I love people so much ? " Myra asked but no one answered.
" My Mom died when I was just born. So I have grown up without My mother's love. So i try to find love in everything I come across. " Myra said.
" And where there is love. There is forgiveness. " Myra said and smiled at Barbara.
" So does this mean that we are friends again ? " Barbara asked.
Myra walked to her and said. " Of course, You are my best friend." Myra declared and all the students clapped for them.
Brianna and Samantha joined them and said. " From now onwards, We are the super four right ? " Brianna asked.
" Of course . But Barbara is my favorite." Myra said.
" Of course Samantha and I couldn't say all those beautiful words Barbara said. "
The four girls laughed and became closest friends.
After the party, Myra and Barbara were talking the following day when Brian came to them. When Barbara saw him coming she was about to go when he stopped her.
" I need to talk to both of you. " He said
" What is it ? " Myra asked.
" I want to keep the promise I made to you that I will leave and bother you two again. " Brian said.
" What are you saying ? " Barbara asked.
" Tomorrow I am leaving the Country. " Brian declared to Barbara.
" Why ? " She asked.
" I know I disappointed you when I chose Myra over you. I don't Myra to live with that guilt that she betrayed her best friend. I don't want you to live with anger that I chose your best friend over you. And I also don't want to live with guilt that I almost separated two best friends. So I am doing this for the three of us. " Brian said.
" You don't have to feel guilty. I am fine with whoever you choose and I am back with Myra. Nothing can separate us now. " Barbara said.
" I am glad to hear that. But then, Myra rejected me. So U can't live with that feeling of rejection. " Brian said.
" Brian..." Myra called him to stop him from saying something that would annoy Barbara.
" I am leaving anyway. It was nice having you two as my best friends. Bye..." Brian said and hugged both of them good bye.
When Barbara felt his warm body and breath she thought of not seeing him ever again.
' Brian, Do you love Myra so much that you can't even stay because she rejected ? I accept she is far better than me in everything. And she is so good to me. But I wish I could hate her. But I can't ..I have to bear with this the rest of life I guess it was my fate. And maybe I wasn't meant for you. '
Barbara said in her head during the hug and after it they saw him off.
Myra was relieved that Brian is gone and she held Barbara's hand tight.
" Barbara, We are now done with high school.what's your next plan ? " Myra asked.
" I have no big deals.." Barbara said.
" Let's forget everything that has happened in the past and start a new life. " Myra suggested.
" Why not ? " Barbara said.
" Best friends ? " Myra asked.
" Of course Best friends forever.." Barbara answered with a big smile and they walked away holding their hands.
' I promised Myra that I will be her best friend forever. But I won't lie, It still hurts me that because of her Brian couldn't love me. But...I believe one day all these feelings will disappear. "
Barbara said in her head.
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