From Our Readers: To the One Who Cried

Have you ever wondered how villains were made?

Growing up hearing bedtime stories made me believe that harmless princesses, surrounded by knights and protected by a prince, were always the ones on the right track. I always believed they were the ones hurt by vile creatures, as presented in books. I always believed on one side of the story, until you came.

I met you on our first year in college, you were one of the fine roses among a bush full of thorns. You were my very first, and only, female friend in the university. We had our own share of stories and arguments. We traveled and saw new places together. We were happy.

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