“Buch!” I exclaimed “what a nice surprise, where have you been?” Buch smiled widely while walking towards me. He had lost some weight compared to the last time I saw him. He was still larger than me nevertheless. “Shane, “he said “I missed you best friend, come here” he motioned to me using his hands “I’m not hugging you” I shook my head “back off” “Just bring it in, I know you want to” Buch grinned while extending his arms. He hugged me forcefully while chuckling. I don’t mean to sound weird but hugging him felt like hugging a furry bear, not that I have hugged one before. His body gave the impression of a large warm blanket. “Get off me dude” I said pushing him off “now tell me, where were you this whole time?” “I went to visit my grandmother who lives in an offshore island. You a