Ruth’s version

"For almost 5 years, on every one of my birthday, Walter would message me with a ‘Happy Birthday Ruth’ ,without fail. I would respond to a simple ‘thank you’ and the conversation would end there, till the next birthday.

However, this all changed when Walter messaged me, seeking assistance, I advised him that he should get back to me in a month as I was writing finals. Well, he never got back to me. One random day in December, Walter posted himself loading on Nestle chocolates for he’s family back home. I then commented with a simple ‘Mutiigirewo’ and surprise, surprise, one particular Saturday afternoon he called, and asked where I was and that he had a little something for me.

I became curious on what he wanted to give me, and I agreed to meet him. We had a great conversation, which was centralized on life in general. Mind you, this was the first time I physically met Walter, during the whole hour or so, I did all the talking (he couldn’t even get a word in haha), all I remember is how he’s smile was wide and would listen attentively and he’s face was bright. From then, I kind of knew that he was enjoying our interaction, but did not think much of it, to be honest all I wanted was the something he had mentioned, and to be on my way. Well, it was a bag of chocolates.

From then on, conversations were now more frequent, and before I knew it, I realized I had found a friend in Walter. Before I knew it, we had crossed the thin line of friendship into something more.

What started as acquaintances to a friendship, resolved into a much more deeper relationship which has been a lovely journey so far."

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