How Daniel Changed My Perspective On Relationship
How Daniel Changed My Perspective On Relationship
Being alone and far from people has been part of my life since my teenage days, I don't know how I came to be like that, but it has eaten deep into me so much that I don't feel comfortable if I spend certain periods of time with people. I just love minding my business and staying away from whatever has to do with others.
I met Daniel recently, we once lived in the same area before I relocated, I would refer him to someone I just know. Funny enough, I was strolling to get some fresh air some months back in my new area and I saw him.
You know that feeling of seeing someone you know, I was kind of doubting it yet I chose to move close to verify my sight, arriving there I called his name "Daniel," the young man turned and it was him. "Hey, what brought you here?" I inquired out of curiosity because I wasn't expecting to see anyone I know around that side he smiled and said, "This is our land, my father wants to build here. How about you, What brought you here?" he asked Honestly, I wanted to lie because I don't want anyone to know my location but I don't know what came over me.
"I live here", I replied after taking some seconds, "you don't mean it right?" He tried to verify what I said, "I do mean it" I responded. I could see the joy on his face when I gave him that response. "Well, I am going to see a friend down here, I might come this way again". I added as I bade him goodbye.
A few months later, I stumbled upon him again, and I was shocked to hear that they had finished their house, I expressed my joy to him over their achievement and wanted to leave but he insisted that I follow him down to their house. After so much persuasion I gave in and followed him.
I met his mom at the gate, we exchanged greetings and she seemed to like me the same way as her son, but I was just trying my best to avoid it. Later the guy insisted on knowing my place and just like magic I brought him.
He started checking up on me, calling and even supporting me with things he noticed I was running out of at home. Usually, I don't like people supporting me but this guy wouldn't stop, his actions humbled me. Yet I was not ready for any serious friendship. I kept giving him attitude and treating him like a casual person but he still never stopped being nice and treating me like his brother.
Recently I fell very sick, and the person treating me said I don't need so many people around, only a few should visit me. Daniel was the first person who called me, "Hello bro, how are you?" He asked when I picked, I wanted to tell him I was fine but by asking that question, I am sure he knows about my condition. "I am fine bro, but I have having fever."
"Sorry, how are you feeling now?" he asked "I am getting better bro, thanks for the care" I replied to him. "Oh! Thank God, let me take my bath I am coming to see you right away," he added just while I was about to hang up, No bro, don't bother, I am doing well, they said I shouldn't see anyone for some period of time. I kicked against his coming. "Alright then, get well soon" he answered me after a deep sigh.
I felt bad about it but I thought he would understand, after I got my health back, I Tried chatting to him but he was cold towards me. I tried calling but he was busy. So I decided to let him be. Last week Sunday, I heard a knock at my door, "who is it" inquired. The person was mute, I angrily went to the door and opened it, and guess who's there? It was Daniel, I was so surprised to see him
"Hey bro, what a surprise, why did you suddenly ghost me?" I teased him, and he replied nothing but smiled and sat down on a plastic chair in my room. After spending some minutes in silence, Daniel finally decided to talk. "You said I shouldn't come to your place again, I felt dejected so I decided to stay away."
"No, it isn't like that," while I was trying to explain, he interrupted me on the way, "I saw One of your friends coming down here that same day, you asked me not to come I inquired of him and he said he was coming to see you. I felt hurt after hearing that. Does it mean I am not important?" I went cold instantly after hearing that. I apologized to him and we settled at that point.
The conversation we had that morning enlightened me more on how to handle all my friends, I instantly realized that I had been so selfish and harsh to a friend who meant so much good to me.
Since that day, I embraced him not just as a friend but as a brother even before he visited me I realized that he was one of the friends who genuinely cared about me, and I was going to take our relationship seriously. His entire action towards me shone light on my path in dealing with my loved ones
Thanks to Daniel, not just relationships with friends. Pls do it quickly I want to eat party rice.
Smiles.. my for Life.. relationships as in love, is a no go area for me for now.. am scared 😂
Lolz why are you scared? Aren't you a man? Nigerian man for that matter.
Sis, forget.. you won't understand... Why ain't u participating in dreemport?
I no understand
I don't understand the process ni jare
Okay.. I'll put you through if you're ready
Ok bby
Thank you for bringing this story to share with us, @emreal! True friendship is a light in our lives.
For sure, I got to realize that through this good friend. Thanks so much for reading and for the support 🥰🥰
There are a good writers inbrhe contest, Congrats.
Thanks you so much mate, I am pleased to have you here
True friendship is priceless, if you get one embrace it and nurture it with care. Thank God that Daniel was able to change your perspective towards relationships.
You are right, true friendship is not something one get just anywhere, if we should get one, we shouldn't take it for granted..
Thanks so much for stopping by .. so sorry for late reply
You know some people come our ways just to add value to our lives. Lucky Daniel came your way.
#dreemerforlife
You are right, Dani really came to add value to myself, I feel so lucky to have him
True friendship is indeed very priceless. Daniel is an amazing person.
#dreemerforlife
He is ma'am, my joy is my non caring attitude didn't send him away.
Thanks for reading ma 🥰
I loved this story, Emreal. It gave me the feels. I love friendships like this. The kind that flows. The love is genuine and reciprocal. It reminds us that connecting with true friends is worth the risk of potential heartache.
I dropped in from dreemport this evening.
#dreemerforlife
I never knew the value of friendship until I met this very guy, I learnt so much from his genuine care for me.
You are right ma'am true friendship worths bearing the heartaches that comes with it.
Thanks so much for reading 🥰🥰🥰