21 candles

The phone rang. It was MBF. She didn’t sound like her usual self – troubled, upset, sad. She told me. From where I was, I took the next train to Coventry, a long ride which involved me freezing my arse during 2 changes in some ghost-town stations in the middle of bloody winter. Already there when I finally arrived, she saw me, managed a grin and gave me a bearhug.

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Our first encounter was at college. She barged into the room. As she literally threw her belongings on the table, my first thought was OMG this is going to be one grumpy person to live with...
BTW it was due to PMS ;p

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A talent scout stopped us in a mall and tried to convince us to go for casting. She was certain we weren’t locals. We looked at each other and burst out laughing. How lame was that? She must have been desperate. Honestly.

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I had completed my pupillage when I found out she was finally coming home. She wasn’t sure of the exact date. One afternoon, I was out of the office running errands in the city and when the lift doors opened, we were looking at each other. What were the odds?

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Ultimately, she's a caring and terribly sincere person with a big heart and a beautiful soul. You just have to get to know her well enough to enjoy the privilege :)

MBF, these snippets make me smile and hopefully they do the same to you. Have an amazing 365 days ahead for your 21st darling ;) You're truly a gem. My sincerest best wishes always. Muaks!