Do I have a brother? If we go by the traditional standards I guess no, I do not have a blood (nor adopted) brother; however I do have what I call soul brother. He's has been one of my oldest and best friend; his name you ask? Oscar aka "mi chicquito" (my little one) which is my nickname to him as his is "flaka" (skinny) for me.
You see, our story began when we were 12 yrs old, at 9am right on the 703 Classroom at I.S. 302. We had both just arrived to this new and fascinating country known as New York (back in the island the rest of the US does not really exist much) we have navigated H.S College and adulthood life and our story has not yet reached its final chapter; one I pray /wish /hope never reach us.
Like brothers and sisters, we have argued, stop talking (if only for a day) and done many an antic to keep count or talk about in our lives. However the one constant is that we can count on each other no matter the distance or the time.
So, on his special day his wife; (who's my cousin by the way) and the "crew" made sure we celebrated such an important day on the life of such an important friend, father, brother, & hubby.
Of course, no get together of ours can miss delicious food and wine (lots) oh yes and the infamous Karaoke Machine - Yes that's me and my cousin singing our hearts out on the bottom.
I cannot deny that in the friendship pool, I have been dealt a great hand; I hope you my friends were dealt the same if not better hand than mine!
Until we meet next time!
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