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By ARSYPublished about a year ago 3 min read
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Friendship
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Once upon a time, there were two best friends named Sarah and Emily. They had been friends since kindergarten and had never lost touch. They went to the same school, participated in the same extracurricular activities, and always hung out together during their free time. They were the perfect duo and had an unbreakable bond.

One day, Sarah's family announced that they would be moving to a different state. Emily was devastated at the news and didn't know how she would survive without her best friend. Sarah, on the other hand, was excited about the prospect of living in a new place, but she was also sad to leave her best friend behind.

As the moving day approached, Emily came up with an idea. She suggested that they start a scrapbook to document their memories and experiences. Sarah loved the idea, and they started working on it immediately. They spent hours going through old pictures, ticket stubs, and other memorabilia. They wrote down stories and inside jokes, and even drew silly cartoons.

The scrapbook soon became their pride and joy. They spent every free moment working on it, even staying up late on school nights to finish a page. They wanted to make sure that they had a complete record of their friendship.

When the moving day finally arrived, Emily and Sarah exchanged heartfelt goodbyes. Sarah promised to call and email, and Emily promised to visit during school breaks. They hugged each other tightly and cried as Sarah's family pulled away from the curb.

The first few months were tough. Emily missed Sarah terribly and had a hard time adjusting to school without her. But every time she felt sad or lonely, she opened the scrapbook and looked at all the memories they had shared. She would laugh at the silly cartoons and feel comforted by the stories they had written.

Meanwhile, Sarah was having a great time in her new home. She had made some new friends and was enjoying exploring her new town. But she also missed Emily terribly. She would often look at the scrapbook and feel a pang of sadness. She wished that her best friend could be there with her to share in all the new experiences.

As the years passed, Emily and Sarah remained close. They called and emailed each other regularly, and Emily visited Sarah whenever she could. But they never forgot about the scrapbook. It became a symbol of their friendship and a reminder of all the good times they had shared.

When they graduated from high school, Sarah surprised Emily by flying back to their hometown to attend the ceremony. Emily was thrilled to see her best friend again, and they spent the entire weekend reminiscing about old times and catching up on new ones.

At the end of the weekend, they opened the scrapbook one last time. They looked at all the memories they had documented and smiled at each other. They knew that no matter where life took them, they would always be best friends.

Years went by, and Emily and Sarah went their separate ways. They got married, had children, and pursued their careers. But they never lost touch. They continued to call and email each other regularly, and the scrapbook remained a constant reminder of their friendship.

As they grew older, they realized that their friendship was more than just a scrapbook. It was a bond that had withstood the test of time and distance. It was a connection that had brought them comfort and joy throughout their lives.

When they were in their seventies, Sarah passed away. Emily was devastated by the loss of her best friend. But as she looked through the scrapbook one last time, she realized that Sarah would always be with her. Their friendship had left an indelible mark on her life, and she would cherish it forever.

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