the prodigal friend

if there's a prodigal son in the bible, well, we have our prodigal friend as well. he is actually close to us way way back.. but things have changed when he decided to pursue his dreams in cebu. we lost communication for almost 4 years. every summer vacation or every holiday, we have this expectation that he will organize a reunion for our batch.. but he never did.. suddenly, just last week, he texted me to contact him anytime coz he has something important to tell. he asked an apology for setting himself away from us. and for the very first time, he wants to meet us this coming may 9...but sad to say, can't attend the party.. we have a whole day seminar on the same date.. tsk tsk tsk