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a random Ramadan

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Tampines~

it's perhaps the most unimaginable thing that i've ever did for someone whom i've known for less than a year's worth of friendship

alhamdulillah - i managed to meet her before she left

prior to that, a friend of mine informed me of her departure

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H: Tell me what she gave u first :p

me: she gave me her friendship, that's all

H: :) she b leavin aft subuh. So leave her a msg on her wall wud b my suggestion

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leaving messages on people's Fb wall especially someone you hold on dearly to is something that i don't do

so i did the unimaginable

in a P Ramlee movie Seniman Bujang Lapok, you have probably heard of this memorable line by P Ramlee when he was acting as Sultan Aminurrashid with Ajis as Datuk Perdana Menteri and Sudin as Datuk Ahli Nujum Marang Kerapu Skepunden Marang Skeper,

"Kalau begitu, besok pagi sebelum subuh Beta akan sampai!"

and the Tuan Director said, "Cut! Sebelum subuh kau pergi buat apa?! Orang belum bangun tidur!"

I was awake at about 3.34a.m. I msged H but he didn't reply. I texted another friend who was staying near her neighbourhood but perhaps it was too early for anyone to be up. So I decided to go on my own.

I quickly bathed, performed Isya and Maghrib (jamak takhir) and recited a doa. If my actions are favourable to god's eyes, make ease my task~

There was a gift perfume that I bought some time back which I have not given to anyone yet - so I thought it'll make the ideal farewell present to her. Ironically, she is the kind of person who don't accept gifts from anyone without any reason, what more one that costs. She had even once returned me a gift which I gave her last Ramadan. But since she is leaving, I thought perhaps she shouldn't be too hard on me.

The drive to her place was an adventurous moment, really. I roughly know where she stays because I've been to her house with H during hari raya. Driving at almost 110km per hour seating at the edge of my seat with the aid of Google Map on my iPhone and my eyes peering into the dimly litted traffic looking for the street name and block number - subhanallah

When I reached her place it was already close to Subuh - her father was at the door getting ready to leave for work. I introduced myself & verified the reason for my coming - to bid farewell to a friend. She appeared a few minutes later with a puzzled face. She wasn't really that happy to see me - it was more of a "what are you doing here?!" impression that she gave. After exchanging salam, she pointed to her father and said to me, "This is my father."

She didn't invite me in so we were just standing at the door. Her brother in law who just had his bath, appeared later to greet me followed by her elder sister who gave me a warm smile. It was her sister that invited me to come in while she remained a bit agitated by my presence.

"Do you want any drink? Sorry for being a bad host..." she murmured.

I said "No, it's alright."

I clarified the reason for my coming - 2 things:

1. to bid farewell to her & pass a gift on behalf of the "Brothers"
2. request for permission to extend the time to borrow her book which she lent me
   

I told her, "I could not think of any other better way to do this.." as I don't have her number.

"Duduk Remy.." her sister smilingly said. And she asked me whether I want Jasmine Green Tea - and she gave me a Heaven & Earth can from the fridge. I was also offered some ice cream (for a lack of better hospitality in the wee Subuh hours) in which I chose the Wall's Fruitare Kiwi flavour.

We didn't converse much - but the exchange of words was just succinct. I asked about her Mum and I passed her the perfume gift with an envelope. She asked me whether I have done my subuh, in which I said "Belum". So I performed my prayers there.

When we were about to leave the place, her brother in law recited the azan. After which, I helped in the carrying of the luggage as we moved to the carpark. She already had a big bag of gifts from her well-wishers and a pillow as part of her travel baggage.

I took my leave at the carpark and exchange goodbyes to her sister and brother in law. She was still bewildered - neither happy nor sad to see me but it didn't matter I thought - I felt privileged already by the opportunity that god gave me to see her off~ alhmdlh

It is amazing really - how powerful and motivated one can be when driven by affection... every action that you take is just so inspirational

I read in Time Magazine (Jan 2008) The Science of Romance: Why We Love, "..there's the transcendent sense of tenderness you feel towards a person who sparks your interest. There's the sublime feeling of relief and reward when that interest is returned."

The flowers you buy and the poetry you write and the impulsive trip you make to the other side of the world just so you can spend hours in the presence of a lover who's far away..

Feelings and affection can make people do the unimaginable.

It is not impossible then for the P Ramlee script, "Kalau begitu, besok pagi sebelum subuh beta akan sampai!" to come true for people who are driven by affection.

- remykm

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'Baby you know that
Maybe it’s time for miracles
Cause I ain’t giving up on love
You know that
Maybe it’s time for miracles
Cause I ain’t giving up on love
No I ain’t giving up on us...'
- Time for Miracles

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