After that day Alfred and I slowly drifted apart from our friendship. We were in different classes in second and third grade, and we barely talked. In fourth grade I was excited to find out he was in my class, but he wasn't there the first day. The next day came, the next week rolled around, but still no sign of Alfred. I asked my teacher towards the end of September where Alfred was.
Friendship is something that can be strong enough to break the barriers of prejudice.
Even when you believe in your heart that what you want is right, it is not always granted to you. If I would have been defiant I could have worked our problems out and still be friends with Alfred, but since I chose to be obedient, it cost me a friendship.