By: Jacqueline Sumano
It was June 9, 2017. I spent hours talking on the phone with him. Getting to know one another and talking about the good and bad things that happened throughout our lives. While I was getting ready for a concert, I was already feeling a connection with him. Who would’ve known that I was talking to my soon-to-be best friend?
After that day, I finally had someone by my side. Someone who spent their time to hear me out. I remember he was sitting next to me in a sofa, while I was telling him about my problems with my friends and with my father. He was all ears, which made me glad that someone actually wanted to hear me out.
I started to tear up. He then got up and gave me a huge tight hug. The way he wrapped his arms around me, made the space feel warm and safe. My heart was full of joy, jumping up and down.
I remember telling him that I was glad that I met him. He replied with “I’m glad I met you too.” From that moment I knew that I couldn’t lose this man.
As I got to know Eduardo more, I felt like our relationship was getting stronger. We gained trust for each other. We were comfortable telling our deepest secrets. Being there for one another when we were feeling down due to a family problem. Asking each other how our day went. Being comfortable with one other, being ourselves.
I always act like myself with Eduardo. My weirdness comes out when I'm with him, which I don’t normally show to people.
Throughout these two years, our bond has evolved a lot. In the past, it would be so secretive.
“In the beginning when you and I met, like it was really secretive, de escondidas de todo. It went from that to being excited to have more time after school. Collab days! We F***cin loved collab days, because we had an extra hour together. And from then to now you’re about to graduate and you’re about to be an adult, so now our relationship is gonna be different.” Eduardo says.
I always wanted to hangout with him, I took every time possible. I would risk staying after school just to be with him, due to my parents being strict on having guy friends.
I didn’t let anything stop me from seeing him. His company made me happy. All my problems were gone once I was next to him.
As our bond was getting stronger, we also had family involved. He met my parents as I met his mother. I felt like I was welcomed. It felt like I was part of the family.
It was June 9, 2017. I spent hours talking on the phone with him. Getting to know one another and talking about the good and bad things that happened throughout our lives. While I was getting ready for a concert, I was already feeling a connection with him. Who would’ve known that I was talking to my soon-to-be best friend?
After that day, I finally had someone by my side. Someone who spent their time to hear me out. I remember he was sitting next to me in a sofa, while I was telling him about my problems with my friends and with my father. He was all ears, which made me glad that someone actually wanted to hear me out.
I started to tear up. He then got up and gave me a huge tight hug. The way he wrapped his arms around me, made the space feel warm and safe. My heart was full of joy, jumping up and down.
I remember telling him that I was glad that I met him. He replied with “I’m glad I met you too.” From that moment I knew that I couldn’t lose this man.
As I got to know Eduardo more, I felt like our relationship was getting stronger. We gained trust for each other. We were comfortable telling our deepest secrets. Being there for one another when we were feeling down due to a family problem. Asking each other how our day went. Being comfortable with one other, being ourselves.
I always act like myself with Eduardo. My weirdness comes out when I'm with him, which I don’t normally show to people.
Throughout these two years, our bond has evolved a lot. In the past, it would be so secretive.
“In the beginning when you and I met, like it was really secretive, de escondidas de todo. It went from that to being excited to have more time after school. Collab days! We F***cin loved collab days, because we had an extra hour together. And from then to now you’re about to graduate and you’re about to be an adult, so now our relationship is gonna be different.” Eduardo says.
I always wanted to hangout with him, I took every time possible. I would risk staying after school just to be with him, due to my parents being strict on having guy friends.
I didn’t let anything stop me from seeing him. His company made me happy. All my problems were gone once I was next to him.
As our bond was getting stronger, we also had family involved. He met my parents as I met his mother. I felt like I was welcomed. It felt like I was part of the family.
I remember back in Feb 17, 2018, we went to the Military Ball. His mom drove us to the dance. It was the first time I met her. Very sweet lady, who’s voice lit up the car with happiness. Her beauty shines bright throughout the way. As she was getting to know me more, she sounded like she enjoyed talking. Later on, with a nice yet serious voice she asked me one specific question. “Tu amas a Eduardo?”, (Do you love Eduardo?”) and without hesitation I replied with “Mucho, yo lo amo mucho.” (A lot, I love him a lot).
As I enjoy her company as well, I’m always telling Eduardo to tell her I said hi. I’m always asking him how she is. From all of this, I’m just very grateful for her. She has taught Eduardo so much. How to respect a women. How to treat a women right. How to show love. I have much respect for his mother.
As for my folks, they are way different. They have trouble on trusting people. My mom likes the bond that I have with Eduardo. She’s always wanting to know about us. She tells me that she hopes we don’t lose connection, because it’s such a beautiful thing to have.
On the other hand, my father is the one who doesn’t approve any guys that enter my life, in this case Eduardo. My father has always had the fear of me hanging out with people who will just give me a bad influence. But little by little, he is starting to trust Eduardo.
As I enjoy her company as well, I’m always telling Eduardo to tell her I said hi. I’m always asking him how she is. From all of this, I’m just very grateful for her. She has taught Eduardo so much. How to respect a women. How to treat a women right. How to show love. I have much respect for his mother.
As for my folks, they are way different. They have trouble on trusting people. My mom likes the bond that I have with Eduardo. She’s always wanting to know about us. She tells me that she hopes we don’t lose connection, because it’s such a beautiful thing to have.
On the other hand, my father is the one who doesn’t approve any guys that enter my life, in this case Eduardo. My father has always had the fear of me hanging out with people who will just give me a bad influence. But little by little, he is starting to trust Eduardo.
We started making memories with one another. One of his best memories is when we went to the San Francisco Zoo. “When we went to the zoo, when I took you into the spider place. Heck yeah! When I took you to the spider place. It was hecka funny, freakin miedosa”.
As for me, our best memory was when I first met him. That day was just extremely special to me. Special because there’s no one else like him. An experience that will always have a big part in my life. A moment that changed my life.
When something would bother us, we would tell one another. We didn’t want any problems between us.
I would always remind him that I will always be by his side no matter what. There were some ups and downs. There was a time where he felt like I was drifting away from him. Like he would feel unwanted, he felt like I didn’t care about him no more. But through it all, we fixed our problems together. We made each other stronger.
Once Eduardo got a girlfriend, our bond was still there, just not as present as it used to be. I would feel like our bond could’ve been over since he had someone who gave him love and affection. I thought that I was going to lose him. Because for me, losing our friendship is my biggest fear. No one would like to lose a person who has been with them since day 1. But through it all, I still wanted to be there for him. I always wanted to check up on him, even though she was there. I just wanted to make sure he was ok. I wanted to be that person who he can always count on. Once they broke up, I knew he needed me more than anything. And there I was for him.
Everytime I hang out with Eduardo, I get good vibes. I enjoy every second. I always want time to go slow when I’m with him.
Eduardo experiences a similar sensation when we hang out. “Mariposas(Butterflies), It’s cool, chill. I could be myself and I don’t have to worry about being judged about anything and like you’re cute so…”
Seeing how Eduardo enjoys my company makes me happy.
I’ve never had a bond like mine and Eduardo's before. As for him, he only acts like himself with his mother, his best friend Roberto and me. “We’re pretty close, I’m not this close with anyone besides Roberto, you’re the only person. You, my mom and him.”
It’s nice to know that I’m a big part in his life.
As for me, our best memory was when I first met him. That day was just extremely special to me. Special because there’s no one else like him. An experience that will always have a big part in my life. A moment that changed my life.
When something would bother us, we would tell one another. We didn’t want any problems between us.
I would always remind him that I will always be by his side no matter what. There were some ups and downs. There was a time where he felt like I was drifting away from him. Like he would feel unwanted, he felt like I didn’t care about him no more. But through it all, we fixed our problems together. We made each other stronger.
Once Eduardo got a girlfriend, our bond was still there, just not as present as it used to be. I would feel like our bond could’ve been over since he had someone who gave him love and affection. I thought that I was going to lose him. Because for me, losing our friendship is my biggest fear. No one would like to lose a person who has been with them since day 1. But through it all, I still wanted to be there for him. I always wanted to check up on him, even though she was there. I just wanted to make sure he was ok. I wanted to be that person who he can always count on. Once they broke up, I knew he needed me more than anything. And there I was for him.
Everytime I hang out with Eduardo, I get good vibes. I enjoy every second. I always want time to go slow when I’m with him.
Eduardo experiences a similar sensation when we hang out. “Mariposas(Butterflies), It’s cool, chill. I could be myself and I don’t have to worry about being judged about anything and like you’re cute so…”
Seeing how Eduardo enjoys my company makes me happy.
I’ve never had a bond like mine and Eduardo's before. As for him, he only acts like himself with his mother, his best friend Roberto and me. “We’re pretty close, I’m not this close with anyone besides Roberto, you’re the only person. You, my mom and him.”
It’s nice to know that I’m a big part in his life.
Ever since I met Eduardo, my life has been more in the light side instead of the dark. In the past when I didn’t know him, I would always be depressed. I had many emotional problems running through my head that I had to face alone. But once he came inside my life, his support has brought me happiness. By saying this, Eduardo has impacted me a lot. Making me a stronger woman.
Eduardo says that I also have impacted his life. “I mean when I met you, I was in a really dark place. So it was like, I was in one leg and you brought me back to the other one and now I’m stable.”
According to livescience.com, there are 7 benefits of having friends. Friends may extend your lifespan, they make you generally healthy, they keep your mind sharp, they influence you, support you, gives you company and friendships could last for a lifetime.
Knowing that I have made a impact in someone else’s life, makes me feel good about my character. Because for me, I want Eduardo to strive for the best.
I’m grateful to have Eduardo in my life. He’s my favorite person. I have cherished every moment with him. There’s not one day that I don’t have a dull moment with him. Here’s to more adventures. Here’s to making more beautiful memories. I’m always saying this but I’ll always be there for him, no matter what. Why? Because this man, means the world to me. This man has and will always have a big part in my heart. I can’t stress it enough but... this man is my everything.
Eduardo says that I also have impacted his life. “I mean when I met you, I was in a really dark place. So it was like, I was in one leg and you brought me back to the other one and now I’m stable.”
According to livescience.com, there are 7 benefits of having friends. Friends may extend your lifespan, they make you generally healthy, they keep your mind sharp, they influence you, support you, gives you company and friendships could last for a lifetime.
Knowing that I have made a impact in someone else’s life, makes me feel good about my character. Because for me, I want Eduardo to strive for the best.
I’m grateful to have Eduardo in my life. He’s my favorite person. I have cherished every moment with him. There’s not one day that I don’t have a dull moment with him. Here’s to more adventures. Here’s to making more beautiful memories. I’m always saying this but I’ll always be there for him, no matter what. Why? Because this man, means the world to me. This man has and will always have a big part in my heart. I can’t stress it enough but... this man is my everything.