Lost a Good Friend

I remember a small kid back in highschool. He was bullied for his size and his looks.

I remember this little guy fighting with a classmate for criticising his untidy uniform. He went early to help his mother set up a stall in the market. Then came to school with stained uniforms.

This little friend of mine grew taller as we get older. The next time I met him, he looked more confident. Although he still sells vegetables at the market. Somehow his life has improved and he continued to study even if he is obviously financially struggling.

This guy lives without complain despite his status in life. He was very positive and less vulnerable now than how I saw him back in highschool.

This guy despite his positivity has a hidden illness even when we were in highschool. A lot of times he skipped school or missed classes because he had Hemophilia (a genetic disorder that affects the clotting of blood).

Today, I received a very sad news. My friend passed away. I lost a good friend. He used to give me discounts or sometimes free fresh vegetables from his stall in the market. The news didn't sink in just yet.

I feel bad for loosing such a good person. I hope he finds peace wherever he might be. 😭😭😭😭