U Told My Secret
I always thought a secret was something safe when shared with a friend. I believed that when
someone says, "I won't tell anyone," they mean it. But I was wrong. Something happened that made
me feel sad, hurt, and disappointed. It all started when I told my best friend Sandra something very
personal.
Sandra and I had been best friends since Primary Five. We did almost everything together. We sat
next to each other in class, played during break time, and even visited each other's homes. I trusted
her more than anyone else. That was why I told her the secret.
Last week, I was feeling very worried. My parents had been arguing a lot at home, and I was afraid
they might separate. I had never told anyone this before. But Sandra noticed I was quiet and asked
what was wrong. I told her everything and begged her not to tell anyone. She promised me, "Don't
worry, your secret is safe with me."
The next day at school, I noticed some students looking at me and whispering. One girl came to me
and said, "Sorry about your parents. Are they really breaking up?" I was shocked. My mouth
dropped open. How did she know?
My heart was beating fast. I felt so embarrassed. I knew I had only told one person-Sandra. I felt
tears in my eyes. I went to look for her and found her talking with some girls near the school gate. I
pulled her aside and asked, "Did you tell anyone my secret?" She looked scared and said, "I only
told Mary. I thought she would keep it to herself."
"You told my secret!" I shouted. "I trusted you!" I felt betrayed. That moment broke my heart. I
walked away quickly because I didn't want anyone to see me cry.
Later that day, I told my mother what happened. She hugged me and said, "You must be careful
who you trust. Some people don't understand how much secrets can hurt when shared."
Since then, I don't talk to Sandra like before. She has said sorry many times, but it's hard to forget
what she did. Maybe one day I will forgive her, but for now, I am still healing. I've learned that not
every friend is good at keeping secrets, and some things are better kept to yourself.