Riya was a quiet girl who never liked to speak much in public. On her first day of college, she felt nervous, standing in the corner of the classroom. Everyone around her was talking, laughing, and introducing themselves. Riya, however, kept staring at her notebook. She was worried that she would not find any friends here.
Just then, a cheerful girl entered the class and waved at everyone. She came straight to Riya and said with a big smile, “Hi, I’m Meera. Can I sit here?” Riya nodded. That simple question became the start of a beautiful journey.
Days turned into weeks, and soon, Riya and Meera became inseparable. They studied together, shared food, helped each other with assignments, and even fought like sisters. Riya, who was once shy, started opening up. Meera’s laughter gave her confidence, and Meera always said, “Friendship means we don’t have to be perfect, we just have to be real.”
One afternoon, while preparing for exams, Riya received a phone call. Her face turned pale. Meera asked worriedly, “What happened?” With tears in her eyes, Riya said, “My father lost his job. We cannot pay the fees anymore. I have decided to leave college.”
Meera was shocked. She held Riya’s hands tightly and said, “How could you decide this without telling me? True friendship is about sharing both happiness and pain. If you leave, I will also leave.”
Riya shook her head, “No, you cannot do that. Your dreams are important.” But Meera refused to listen. She stood firm, saying, “We promised each other that we will succeed together. I will find a way.”
The very next day, Meera went out searching for part-time work. She took tuition classes for school children and started earning. Half of her money she gave to Riya for her fees. Riya protested, but Meera said, “This is not charity, this is love. One day, when you succeed, you will help someone else.”
With Meera’s support, Riya continued her studies. It was not easy. There were days when they had no money for books or travel, but they encouraged each other to never give up.
Years passed, and finally, the convocation day arrived. Both girls, now young women, stood proudly in their graduation gowns. Their families clapped with tears of joy in their eyes. Riya hugged Meera tightly and whispered, “I would not have been here without you.”
Meera smiled and replied, “That is what friendship means. It is not about how long you know someone, but how strongly you stand with them through every storm.”
As the sun set that evening, they walked out of the college gates, hand in hand. They knew that life would bring many more challenges, but their bond would never break. They were not just friends anymore; they were sisters by heart, connected forever by the promise of true friendship.
🌟 Moral of the Story:
True friendship means supporting each other in every challenge. Real friends share joy, carry pain, and never leave in tough times, proving that love and loyalty are stronger than any struggle.
