Friendship of Gobi
AD & FD of Pok Oi Hospital Mrs Cheng Yam On School, Sun Wing Lam, Fiction: Group 2
H
i! My name is Fiona. I am a writer. I went to the Gobi Desert looking for inspiration to
write my new book. I went to a barren desert and I saw a cactus. It is a story
about friendship. Catherine was a herder who lived in North Gobi Desert. Karen was
also a herder living in South Gobi Desert.
One day Catherine and Karen took flocks of sheep to new pastureland to forage for food.
Coincidentally, they met each other. Although they met each other for the first time, they felt they
had met a long time ago. ‘Did we meet before?’ Catherine and Karen asked at the same time. They
all laughed because they thought they really looked like old friends. Of course, they became good
friends after that. Catherine and Karen always took flocks of sheep to the pastureland together.
Time flew, they became friends for almost a year. Suddenly, Karen had a flu and fever. Luckily,
Catherine had some medical knowledge so she knew how to cure Karen. Karen recovered very
soon. Karen said, ‘Thank you for your care, Catherine.’ Their friendship became closer. Catherine
and Karen buried their accessories under the sand, a symbol of lasting their friendship forever.
One night, Catherine had serious headache but she didn’t want Karen worried about her. So
she didn’t tell Karen about it.
The next morning, Catherine and Karen had breakfast together as usual. Suddenly, Catherine
yelled, ‘Who are you? Don’t touch me! Are you crazy?’ Karen was frightened, ‘Hey! It’s me! Do
you still remember me?’ ‘Nuts!’ Catherine shouted at Karen. Actually Catherine lost her memories
because of her headache last night. Catherine took her flocks of sheep and went away.
After several days, Catherine remembered all the things; she remembered all things about
Karen. She was extremely sorry for what she said to Karen. Catherine really wanted to meet Karen
again and make apologies. Unfortunately, after several days she couldn’t meet Karen. Catherine
was disappointed but she didn’t give up. She believed that she would meet Karen and say sorry to
her some day.
But things didn’t go smoothly. Although Catherine had some medical knowledge, she always
got sick. It became worse because Catherine didn’t bring enough water when she left Karen.
Human couldn’t live without water, so Catherine were going to die. After a few days without
water, Catherine laid down on the sand and said,‘K… Karen, I’m sor…sorry.’ And she was dizzy.
‘Where am I? Where is Karen? Who are you? ’ Catherine asked. ‘My name is Macy. Here is
my home. When I saw you, you were dizzy so I took care you.’ said Macy. Catherine asked, ‘Do
you see a girl with long blond hair and wearing purple clothes? I can’t find my friend and so I got
fainted. She is my best friend.’ Macy replied, ‘No. Did you argue with her?’ ‘Yes. I am very sorry to
her. I need to go now, bye.’ Catherine said.
Time flies, ten years over, Catherine still couldn’t find Karen. One day, they met each other
again. Catherine was shocked but she was also glad. Karen asked, ‘Why did you say I was nuts? I
am mad for you for a long time!’ ‘Sorry! I said you were nuts because I lost my memories. I have
tried to find you but I couldn’t. I really want to say thank you and sorry, I wish you can forgive
me.’ Catherine asked Karen to forgive her. Karen cried and said, ‘O…okay, I can forgive you. I will
trea…treasure our friendship.’ They hugged together.
Karen asked, ‘Do you remember that we buried our accessories under the sand?’ ‘Oh yes! I
