As you know Bingo is my good friend. We were both learning English for a year in Beijing. At the beginning of the first semester, we didn’t talk much. He is quite a private person and likes to do things by himself, but I had many other friends. So we had little interactions till one thing happened which changed my impression about him. I felt that although he didn’t like to speak, but he had a warm heart.
The thing happened in a very cold day when my bicycle was stolen. Without a bike I even can’t go to cafeteria. So it was a big problem for me, I had to buy another one as soon as possible. Unfortunately, I didn’t carry enough money with me; I had to go to the commercial center which was far away from my dormitory. On my way to leave, I met Bingo. I told him I had to withdraw money from the bank far away. He thought for a while and told me he had enough money in his room. He could lend it to me after he came back. I was very happy, because it’s dark and cold outside.
Bingo told me he would come to my room and give me the money. But almost one hour later, I hadn’t seen him, maybe he forgot to come. I went to his room and found out there was no one in his dormitory. I waited impatiently for him. I thought if Bingo did not come back in one hour I had no time to buy a bike today, because it was nearly 6 o’clock. Just then, Bingo came back, with snow all over him. It’s snowing outside! He took off his coat and took out money from his pocket and gave it to me. I was confused. He told me he had money in his room, but why he gave me the money from his pocket. He explained for me, he didn’t carry enough money with himself as well; he went to withdraw from the same bank which I wanted to go just now. Although I told him many times of “Thank you!” it couldn’t express my feelings. To be honest, I hadn’t seen such a boy who is so kind-hearted.
I kept this in my memory since then. Sometimes little things can make people see each other’s real inside. It is these little things bring people together and be friends forever. Like what Bingo did for me, I will always see him as a true friend.
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
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Hi William,
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing this very sweet story. It sounds like Bingo is indeed a true friend. I am sure someday you will be able to repay his kindness!
Jessica