It was a Christmas Party of the Fellowship that I was in [being push to join by my mother]. The party was celebrated in a swimming pool. So it means that it’s swimming Xmas party. However, I was informed too late, I went there not wearing a swimwear but decent wardrobe [blouse and jeans]. Good thing, I’m not the only one who was not informed earlier. There are 3 friends of mine who are fully dressed up sitting at our table. So there you go, 4 of us just drink and chat while others were splashing and diving at the pool. They also try to scare us by trying to hug us while they’re dripping wet.

After few hours, the “others” had got tired of swimming return to our table to dry up [literally making us feel uncomfortable]. Then it was eating time and exchanging of gifts. I was nervous to give my gift to the person that I pick in drawing of lots. I actually never had a close encounter of him [even if I want to befriend him] cause he was a loner and reserved person. And I’m not sure if he gonna like the gift I bought for him.

So the exchanging gift had begun and I was the first to give my gift for my “kris cringle”. I shyly went to him and give him his present. He thank me and he is the next to give his gift. Surprisingly, he give his gift…TO ME. I was shocked while everyone laughed and teased us. It was coincidence actually, we never knew we are going to pick each other name. And the exchanging of gifts continue…

After everyone had receive their gifts, it’s time to open it up. Everyone excitedly opened their gift except me. I was looking at him, to see his reaction when he opened his gift. I saw him smiling. I was kind of relief to knew he like it cause I was guessing. Guessing what he like or interesting to him. So I opened up mine and saw a beautiful blouse. But sadly it was small in my size. I didn’t realize he was beside me and asking me for forgiveness for the gift. He honestly told me, it was not his idea but it was his mother’s idea. I just laughed and tell him it’s okay. Then he also thank me for the gift, he really like it [Yippee!] and ask how did I knew. I just told him it was pure guess and I’m happy to know he like it. Then we began to chat while others sing-a-long in a videoke bar or swimming or eating. We became friends after the conversation we had and became close friends [we had lot in common].  About his gift, well I knew it’s not gonna fit but I still keep it. Because you know why…it serve as a memento…

A memento of blossoming friendship that I have…