My Friend Chris

You might know Chris.The fair tall figured icon is a great  economist.I met him in Nepal when I visited as a member of team from Bangladesh. We worked there on value chain and related matters. The beautiful landscape of Nepal charmed my heart.Chris taught me how to appreciate the beauty of nature.His long stay in Nepal made him an expert of this country known worldwide for its mountainous terrain.The Himalayas have made Nepal as celebrity state in the world.Chris was a celebrity to me for his knowledge and passion for this fabulous country.
I  enjoyed  the wonderful  hills and vales of Nepal when we traveled deep into the rural areas. The wonderful landscape filled with diverse plant species,birds,wildlife and butterfly conquered my heart.The well mannered and hospitable people  of this country seemed to love Chris very much.We were accorded special reception by the Nepalese people due to the friendship of them with Chris. The farmers grew coffee in the hilly areas.Chris took us to the homes of farmers where beautiful girls  processed coffee for the whole world.The project of Chris supported the farmers with technical know-how,machine and money.They also arranged export of coffee to the international market.Chris showed us how farmers applied drip irrigation  for irrigating  coffee, cucumber and other high value crops.
I enjoyed amazing time with Chris in hill-top resorts.The natural beauty around the resorts was awesome.Vast expanse of forest was decorated by wonderful Rhododendron,the national flower of Nepal.I looked the magical
beauty of the nature as spellbound.Chris called me to break my trance and  bring me back to the Hotel Greenwich where stayed for the brief visit.
My  assignment with Chris and other friendly persons was invaluable.Every good thing must have an end.I also had to return to my country back.But,my heart carried the lovely experience with  Chris.
 
 
 
 One fine morning I was awakened by a phone call.Then a surprise. Chris was at the other end.He arrived in Bangladesh for a piece of business. I invited  Chris to our home.We sat together and planned what could be done during his free time.I wanted to make the time of Chris enjoyable.We went to a university near Dhaka where he had a great friend.The university area was amazing!There was a large lake where red colored water lily were in plenty.
A great variety  of migratory birds made the area so colorful that it can't be described with my poor vocabulary.We also visited adjacent villages where paddy,mustard and various crops greeted us.We reached a school where teachers and students were playing volleyball.Chris and his friend professor Apollo joined the game.I became the photographer to capture the exciting moments.After the game we joined the class and exchanged with the teachers and students.Chris became very  happy to see the ambition and confidence among the students.I took him to a wedding party where he became very curious to see events in a different culture.He enjoyed all the events with great amusement.
 Chris left Bangladesh leaving back  rich memories for me and my family.He befriended with all members of our family.
Another surprise awaited us.Chris came for  second time for another assignment.This time he was very busy. He requested me to see me in a cafe. My son and daughter also accompanied me there.We took pizza and coffee.Professor Apollo also came there and we had a great time there.Chris traveled different districts to collect information for his study.We talked over mobile phones on several occasions for sharing some information.Then we said good bye each other hoping meet again.
A long time went by.There was no communication between us.I was wondering what happened to him.
I mailed him.He responded quickly. He  informed me that he left Nepal to visit home and attend a wedding party of his friend.But he could not return to Nepal for some problems.So,he took an assignment in Cambodia.He expressed that after the assignment he would stay in USA to look for a bride to get married.
Chris is a wonderful person.I love to think about him.I wonder when he will marry.I am not sure if I can attend his wedding party.But,I hope Chris will get a beautiful bride and make a fabulous family.

Reviews

[Holly Mason]

a lovely story of friendship
now you have me wondering if he met his bride and started a family
descriptive write ...thank you for sharing a piece of your home life truly
always the kind one you are
ever caring
you will always be in my eyes- WC'S unsung hero

[zainul]

I always very blessed to be in your eyes.
Chris is going to take more time to start a family.
He intends to complete his PhD.
Let's hope that he fulfills his desire his own way.
Thank you Holly for your kind compliments and special honor for me.
You may have a look into the poem,'Holy Child' if you get time.
Best wishes,dear friend.:)

[anxia]

This is a beautiful story about your time with you friend. I hope your hope fulfills. I cant say why but this reminds of some of my friends. Thanks for sharing.

[Rogue]

This was a very nice tribute to Chris as your friendship.
I loved the descriptions of the various flowers and sights you encountered in Nepal as well as your time together in and around Bangladesh.
How very lucky he is to have found a friend in you, kind soul. For your sentiments and care show very clearly in this piece you have written on him. :)

[zainul]

Thank you Rogue for the wonderful review :)
You will be happy to note that Chris has read this piece.
He wrote,"I feel a little overwhelmed that I am the center of your flattering story - I have never been the protagonist in somebody's story before!"
He expressed his surprise and happiness upon reading the work.
He is busy now for starting his PhD work on agricultural economics this fall.
I hope Chris will do great in his career and life.
I really love your statement about Chris and feel very lucky to have a friend like him.

[Rogue]

I am happy to read that and to know that even now you still keep in touch. It is obvious you think very highly of him and your time spent together was meaningful and a lasting bond was formed.
May you have many more shared encounters together. And quite possibly.. Should he find his bride.. You may yet bounce a child of his upon your knee. :)

[Dhaye]

A nice story of friendship. You're such a good friend for you hope beautiful things for your friend Chris.
Thanks for sharing us this story, Zainul. :)

[zainul]

Thanks for stopping by to grace this piece with your lovely review.
You are also a great friend of mine and I always hope to wish for your well being :)

[Dhaye]

Thanks, Zainul. At least, I know now that somebody's wishing for my well being. :)

[zainul]

This is a great pleasure for us that we enjoy warm friendly relationship :)

[Dhaye]

:)

[zainul]

:)

[Prritiy]

this is a nice memoir of you and Chris. Pray your prayers for him are answered and wish you too a wonderful life :)

[zainul]

Thank you dear friend for the compassionate note.
Wish you a nice time too :)

[Prritiy]

thanks :)

[SyberRose]

I enjoyed your story about your friend Chris zainul...I hope he meets someone special too and maybe you will meet her too one day...lots of nice memories you made together...SyberRose

[zainul]

Thank you for the admiring review.
I appreciate your lovely thought about Chris and his would be wife.
I hope we will be able to greet the couple together.

[A. H. Pinley]

Thumbs up!

[zainul]

Thank you Pinley for the nice gesture.
I feel very honored by your admiring review.

[char]

Chris sounds like a nice guy. I'm sure he'll get snatched up quickly. Such a sweet story, Zainul :)

[zainul]

Thank you Anna for your kind words.I also think that this nice guy will get snatched up quickly.I am very glad that you stopped by to grace this piece and assure some hope for my friend and me.

[char]

Always, my friend. It's the least I can do for the first person who welcomed me to this site :)

[zainul]

This is all my pleasure.
I feel very glad that I could welcome such a talented and compassionate writer.
Have a nice time,dear friend :)

[char]

Sure thing. I also wish you a nice day :)

[zainul]

:)

[Imara]

Great tale, Chris sounds like a cool guy. I wish him the best in America!

[zainul]

Thank you Imara for the amazing contribution.Yea,he is a very cool guy.
I am very glad that you wish him the best in America.
I hope your wish comes true soon.

[Imara]

Oh thank you best of wishes to you as well ^^

[zainul]

^^

[Just Kim]

wow this is pretty cool really. Hope he has a wonderful life ahead.

[zainul]

Thank you for stopping by to grace this piece with your lovely review and wonderful hope.This means a lot for my friend and me.