Strings of human bonds:

Something very queer about friendship is that at times it takes place in a very strange way!
Accidentally tripping my foot and getting hurt on an iron rod, I couldn't control tears with an excruciating pain on the cut on my big toe-nail. I could realise that my eyes were totally blackening out. All of a sudden I could see a lady holding my hand and offering a seat beside her. Gave me a generous helping of water and helped me out to straighten the situation.
We started talking...She was telling about how she was getting acquainted with her metallic knees. I was pretty shocked. Only then did I peer into her face to see an elderly face, with a salt and pepper hue glorifying her crown. The lady told me of her retirement lately which was indeed a new life to her after having worked as a bank manager in one of those nationalised banks.
A widow who had a strong married life for thirty-five years and a mother who lives in an empty nest with all her children settled abroad with their families.
As my pain subsided she helped me out to take me to the nearby clinic, get my wound dressed up.
Both of us slowly headed towards the nearby cafe. Sipping a cappuccino and talking with a lot of love and concern for each other; we weren't aware of the slow entry of dusk.
The sudden entry of a group of customers to the cafe was a reminder for us to vacate the place.
Slowly we got up and headed towards the exit. Now we bid goodbye to each other promising to meet again since we shared similar opinions on so many issues we discussed for nearly two hours; unaware of the trickling time!
All of a sudden a stranger who passed by suddenly came to her. Of course, it was her own sister who resembled her so close. With all excitement, she tried to introduce me to her. Only then did she realise that she did not know my name. I too didn't know hers! But we weren't aware of the fact that we were strangers!!!!
Of course, now we know each other's names and residence too. And our friendship still continues to be firm. Yes, it was a realisation to me that at times strange are the ways of friendships!!!!!