Beautiful sorrow

Hello steemians, it's the beginning of a new year and I want to share a little story about my friend.

His name is Emmanuel Dozie. He was a great listener and always adviced me on what to do whenever I told him about any issues I had to deal with. We met at church in July, 2017, when I traveled to Abuja, Nigeria for the holidays. Our friendship escalated so quickly and we became really close to each other. So close that one would think we met at least 3 years ago. We never ran out of what to talk about. We spoke at least once everyday Our age difference was about 10years.He always told me about his dreams. How he was working on a project that would be a success and how he wanted me to be successful too. He'd always say "study well in school and try not to be distracted".
And then holidays came to an end and I had to go back to school in Uyo, Nigeria. We kept in touch. Spoke frequently via calls and texts, laughed while we talked about our days, the good, bad, and ugly experiences we had. Having him as my friend felt great.

When he told me his friend was getting married and he had to attend the wedding at Lagos, I said, "why so far? Doesn't he stay in Abuja?"
"yes he does", Dozie replied. "okay then, have a safe trip". I said. As expected, he did.
Forward to Sunday, 12th November;
"Hi Good morning, how was the wedding?" I said.
Dozie: it was fine. I'm on my way back to Abuja
Me: please send photos.
And he did. Many photos himself, his friends, and the couple at the wedding and a photo of himself and his peers in the vehicle transporting them to Abuja

12th November, 2017 (7pm)
"Hey, I missed your calls. How's your trip going?"
Dozie: Fine. I'm so tired already. We've been on the road since morning.
Me: Sorry dear, rest well once you get home. Goodnight.
Little did I know, he won't have a "tomorrow"
Because;

Tuesday, 14th November, 2017
Joy: Hey sissy, I heard Dozie was in a car accident. He died.
she sends photos of the crash
Like a wave, the pain swept me of my feet. I felt my heart twist and it was like I wouldn't be able to breathe again. I Cried
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Well, it's the first time someone really close to me died. And it hurts to know that I'd never be able to see him again. But I have to move on. I understand that things happen for reasons.
"You're always in my heart and I know you're in a better place. I love you Dozie".

Happy new year steemians