Friendship Never Leaves – A Short Story by My Daughter Laila
by C.R. Mooney on Nov.16, 2011, under Random, Writing
I enjoy writing, it turns out my nine year old daughter does too. Here is a short story she wrote this weekend.
Friendship Never Leaves
by Laila Mooney
There once were two girls who were best best BEST friends. Their names were Tracie and Amber. They were playing kick the leaves when Tracie’s mother called her inside.
Tracie said, “Yes Mother!” and immediately went inside.
Amber curious about what was going on was about to get up and go inside when Tracie came out crying. Tracie ran over and gave Amber a big hug and choked up the words, “I’m moving!”
Amber thinking of another town said, “Where?”
Tracie calmed down because of Amber’s hug and said, “California!”
They lived in Pennsylvania so this was a big move.
When the words came out of Tracie’s mouth, Amber was so shocked she just couldn’t hold back tears. She asked, “How can I live without my best friend?”
They stood outside sobbing in each other’s arms for what felt like hours, even though it was only a few minutes. Then Amber’s mom came to pick her up. Surprised by the crying she asked what was wrong.
Amber spilled the bad news.
“I just don’t understand why she has to move!” she said. “I mean, I’d be okay if it was another town but California? I mean that’s just crazy!”
Amber’s mom said, “I understand that it’s shocking news Amber but remember, no matter where she is she will always be in your heart, and so are all of your memories”.
Amber looked at her mom and said, “You’re right Mom. She will always be in my heart”.
Later that week at the moving away party, Amber came over to Tracie and said, “My mom reminded me the other day that you will always be in my heart and I will always be in yours.”
Tracie, holding back tears said, “Thank you. You just reminded me.”
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November 16th, 2011 on 10:49 am
LOVE her and this story!
Good Job Laila 
November 16th, 2011 on 1:30 pm
Laila that was very nice story ,it really moved my heart.With all the moving around i have done in my life I had no real best friend,to call my own,maybe some day soon God will bring one my way, a girl friend hmmmm,one that likes to do the things i like to do.You no like hiking,swimming,biking etc.well great job to you.Love you girl Grama
November 16th, 2011 on 6:27 pm
i love the story!You should
be a writer someday.
love,alita
November 16th, 2011 on 9:37 pm
Mommy- thank you
Maybe i could be a writer 
Miss you!!! 
Grama- Thank you….i hope you find a best friend soon!
Alita~ Thank you
Thank you everyone else for reading my story
Love,
Laila
November 21st, 2011 on 2:12 pm
Beautiful story, Laila!! It touched my heart. Keep writing. Love, Christian
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December 7th, 2011 on 12:11 pm
Thank you very much Mr. Christian!
December 19th, 2011 on 7:12 pm
Wow! What a lovely story, and what truth! I am thankful that is how the very best of friends really are. I may be the one moved to Cali, but I hold my NY friends in my heart, and I know I am in theirs. Keep writing Laila! I think you must be reading far beyond your age group, because your writing is impeccible!
December 21st, 2011 on 5:32 pm
Thank you Miss Heather
And yes i do read far beyond my age group. 