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Yes she's gone, everyone else heard about it and accepted the fact that she would never come back again. Even her parents did.

But to me, she will always be in my heart. Reem is alive and she's with me everywhere I go. I know you are wondering who's Reem and why I am sharing such a blog in here? Well, in order to feel what I'm feeling and sense the reasons that forced me to share this blog I have to take you 20 years back in my lifetime so you can relate to the story.

Around twenty years ago I was in the backyard playing with my neighbors hide and seek. We were having fun just like kids do. My mom called me along with my friends for the dinner so we moved into the house then I noticed there were new faces on the table so I got the dust of my shirt and washed my hands to welcome them. They were Reem's Family and at the time they'd just moved to our neighborhood. Reem had a smile like no one had and even though we were only kids but all I wanted back then was to be her friend so,

I placed my chair next to her and had a little cartoon's chat while everyone else was enjoying food. Once we were done, my mom asked me to introduce Reem to my friends so we can all play together so I did and from there we had a new member in our hide and seek game.

Our friendship wasn't only on playing limits, but she loved also hanging out with us and even though she was the only girl among us but we'd never let her feel that way! accidentally, Reem signed up for the same school I was attending so jealousy got the best of my emotions because I wanted her to be mine.

It wasn't really tough to manage that because Reem wanted the same, she only wanted me and I remember once when we were coming back from school we hugged and promised to always remain best friends.

I didn't keep the promise you know why? Because as we got older Reem started to be more than just a friend to me and even though we went to different high schools but we spent most of our times together. Phone calls, texts and dates.

We were in love already. Years later I had to travel abroad because I was offered a job in a different country so as soon as I received the offer I called Reem and told her about it and all what she said was: I'm so happy for you!

She wasn't happy in fact and so was I. We both knew it was the moment to say goodbye, not forever, but it was the moment to say goodbye.

Reem insisted not to reject the offer and walked me to the airport. We never said anything we just hugged and let the tears take their ways.

Days later after I traveled, I texted her multiple times but there was no response. I thought she might have been busy so I called her but phone was out of service either. I got paranoid so I called her mom and as soon as she picked up the phone all I heard was: Saeed, Reem is gone.

Crying voice telling me that Reem is gone. my cellphone fell off my hand and all I keep remembering about her is wishing me the best.

It's been a year now and I must admit that life isn't worthy without Reem but I know she's in a better place where there's no hurt or sorrow. 

R.I.P Reem

1988-2014

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