a colleague died this morning. car accident. doctors tried to revive him, but it was already too late.

but he wasn't just an officemate to me.

he was a friend.

whenever we see each other in the office, we would joke and kid each other around. we weren't that close. we barely tell each other our personal problems, but to hear  the news of his death was plainly... shocking.

I think we are of the same age. or i'm a bit older. I don't know. I can't remember. my mind is swirling right now to remember the details.

the last time we met, I prodded him to buy me some candies. he did. that was like, a week ago.

and now he's dead.

you see, he just bought a new car. and he was really proud of it... not knowing that that car would cost him his life.

damn.

dan, this is for you. we may not have the chance to really know each other, but you made my life in the office happier and lighter with your jokes and laughter.

rest in peace bro. you will always be remembered.