This is the letter I have written to my best friend Sri harsha Bolisetti, before he was leaving to Canada to pursue his masters degree. I printed this on to a purple color, A4 letter card and then laminated it. This was the idea I got just before 2 days he was leaving India. It was difficult for me to find me those letter cards, later I ran over to many printing shops to get my letter printed on to that letter card. Every and every printing shop I went to, denied printing on that card, fearing the thickness of the card would cease the printer from working. I finally thought of getting it printed on to a bond paper. Before that, I just gave one shot by begging the concerned person to print it on the card I have purchased, by explaining its prominence and the love for my friend. In the excitement of accomplishing the task, I felt overjoyed and left my pen drive at the shop itself, which was later recollected by my brother. Whatever, I finally did it.
This letter was much shorter than I would like it to be but for some reason I don't want it to be more than one page. So I scripted some of my feelings for my friend, who is also my bro. Following is the letter..
Dearest bro-who-is-not-really-my-bro-but-still-feels-like-it,
I want to take the time to tell you how very important you are in my life. It’s hard sometimes to say these things in person, even to a best friend. So I’m taking help of this letter to convey my feelings to you. How do I put into words how much you mean to me? How could a single letter possibly explain all the cherished moments of our friendship? Well, let me try my level best. Lend me your eyes and heart for this. You know I’m capable of writing endless stories for ‘n’ number of pages. Don’t worry this one will be crisp and just one page.
I have no clue where to start so maybe I will start with what I wanted to say long ago. You know, I have sound number of friends. Making, everyone, friends is food for my inner self. Because friends are the biggest treasure anyone can ever have. This was one of the very few things I have learnt in my life. But you stand out tall among all of them. I still remember the day when we first met, literally, walking on the cliff to our college. You were sipping a coke tin and I along with some other classmates thought you were showing off. That was the fresher’s day, I guess. Whatever, as the time passed by, we both bonded like cement and water (Ignore the examples). We both are a huge click!
We had fun together. You and me teased each other and smile at each other. Unlike my other friends, you were completely different, in fact special. Being with you makes me laugh and gives me more energy. You are innocent and gullible. That’s what I love about you. You know each and everything about me, you know my moods very well. I remember how we stayed all night in my house to complete some stupid crap records. I remember the 19 gifts you brought to me at the midnight on my 19th birthday. That trip to NITW was fun and remarkable. I mocked you every single second, for fun sake. Hope you understand. In fact we can’t become best friends without insulting each other. Whatever I do is to generate a small amount of fun around us, because most satisfying moment for me is when I make everyone smile. You also gave me one reason to remember you on my every birthday. (Recall what you did on my 21st birthday night). Idiot, now don’t blame me for you becoming a drunkard. You irritated me like hell; I loved it. Suddenly you are leaving me in a middle way, who will, from now, annoy me and whom should I tease. I will miss you sorely. No one could ever fill your boots in my life. I literally cried typing this letter. Bastard, you made me cry after 8 years.
Let me take this opportunity to help you with some of my thoughts. Always remember, life is all about people and relationships not big buildings and job titles. Don’t make friends depending on their status. You’re not your job, you are not how much money you have in your bank a/c, you are not the car you drive, and you are not the contents of your wallet, so discover who you really are. You are one hurry burry person, who gets tensed for every small issue. Seriously, life is better when you decide not to care about it. Take it easy! One life, live it. You've achieved what you've dreamed for. You are going to where you desperately needed to go. I’m sure you will achieve big in your life. If someone asks me what hard work and dedication is (fuck Steve Jobs and Bill Gates etc), I will show you.
Thank you for being there when I needed you. Thank you for all the night birthday cakes. Thank you for talking to me no matter what time of day it is. Thank you for bearing an idiot like me, you were never mad at me. Like I said I don't know how to thank you enough. The last one year of our UG was a very tough period in my life. I know we all will get separated. But we have to accept the reality.
Even if we live a thousand lives, I will always pick you as my beloved best friend. I will always be there for you as you are there for me. You are a true friend. I know we will see each other again; we travel the world in future. The idea of our firm will come true one day.
All my love and some more. I meant every word of this letter.
Satya Venkata Mohan
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