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Saying Goodbye

By: Lindsey Foster

This was it. The moment had come much too fast.

“Well, I think I’m all ready,” Krista said with a sigh.

My whole family was in the room now, waiting in line to give Krista a final goodbye hug. I put myself last in line. When my eyes finally met hers, I felt tears start to emerge. I gave a half-hearted smile, which I also received in return. As we embraced, our tears turned to sobbing. I had never seen Krista’s gorgeous green eyes overflowing with such sadness. I hated the idea that this was the last time I would hug my best friend for a long time. I felt myself holding on tight, with the thought of never wanting to let go. I was sure that I would never lose memory of her sweet vanilla scent or the way her arms wrapped perfectly around me. That moment would remain perfectly clear in my mind forever.

“I don’t want you to leave!” I cried.

“I wish I didn’t have to leave you guys either. I’m going to miss you so much. But don’t worry, I’ll be back to visit sooner than you know it,” Krista said in return.

Although this idea eased the pain a bit, I was still crushed. I did not know how I was going to survive at home without my best friend by my side.

“Alright, well, you better call me every week okay?!” I said.

“I promise!”

Krista then carried her belongings out to the car with help from my dad. The black suitcase was the last object I saw thrown into the trunk; the sight made me cringe. The fact that it was taking my best friend with it filled me with hate and jealousy. As the car pulled out, my sisters and my mom and I stood in the driveway to watch. With tears rolling down my cheeks, I still managed to keep a smile and wave as strongly as I could.

Watching the car drive farther and farther away until out of sight was torturous for me. I felt as though my heart was being pierced by the blades of a thousand knives. A feeling of emptiness and isolation overcame me. Even though all I wanted to do was keep crying, I told myself to stay strong. I reminded myself that Krista was going to have a great time in college and that she would be visiting in a few months. Being at home without her would be very difficult, but I knew that I could make it through. The pain and sadness would eventually subside, but this was definitely the hardest thing I had ever had to endure before.