Well, tonight is story time!! Why? The reason is because today is Dearie's first day of his new work. I met Dearie a while just now, syukur Alhamdulillah we stay so close to each other! Hehe.. Dearie now has to wear smart as compared to when he was working at DHL where he was required to be in uniform. Today, a new chapter in our lives (oh ok, Dearie's life mainly!) has began. Reflecting upon this, I realised that our lives is like a storybook, many chapters, many concepts, many beginnings... Well I'm sure you get my drift yeah.
Now I'm just recalling back the sweet memories etc that I share with Dearie, and I'd like to share it with my frens. Hmmm, when did it all begin....? Well, I remember clearly that I'd first got to know my darling in 2001, in October, when it was the exam period. We exchanged numbers, but for a few months, that was it. We just simply sms-ed each other on some occasions. I had another boyfriend then, who was a real jerk. Then, sometime in February 2002, my then-boyfriend and I broke up. But I was too stupid and hung up on him, then I actually 'suffered' and was like, depressed for how many months. But it was during that period that I changed, I started to wear scarf, prayed more, and started to learn how to read Al-Qur'an. Then I felt more at ease and calm. And somehow, soon after that, the guy named Fandi, who is now my darling, and my future fiance/husband, Insya Allah, started to sms me more often. Dearie was a member of the Kampung Alkaff Mosque Youth Organisation, and he wanted to ask me if I was interested to help out in teaching tuition there.
And so, that was when we first officially met after meeting for the first time in 2001 (know what I mean?). At the mosque. I asked a fren of mine to accompany me, as she stayed very near to the mosque. Hmmm, let me fast forward a bit lah. At the mosque, Dearie and I had a little conversation (both felt shy lah, hehehe). But then, when the session was over, Dearie had to stay back a while for a short meeting, and so me and my fren rushed off. We felt shy there lah since our first time there. But then, suddenly, i got a sms from him, asking me to wait at the bus stop. Then my fren was like giving me a teasing smile, and there my heart was like beating so fast. I mean, I can be quite tensed up if with people I not familiar with.
Fast forward.... Dearie took the same bus as me to go home. I can only take 21 as it will drop me off in front of my block with the shortest walking distance. I had thought that my darling would be taking number 8 as that was nearer for him. In the bus, he sat beside me. My heart was beating like so fast, but yet I felt so at ease and comfortable with him. And then he actually walked me to my block as well. I remember well, I sms-ed Dearie, 'Thanks for sending me to my block', and Dearie replied, 'It's my pleasure. I wanted to talk more to you'. Hehehe....
Then, for 3 consecutive days, we met! Hehehe... Its like we can't get enough of each other, so many things to talk about. I remembered the first 'date' we met at Bedok, went to the library, then ate KFC together. The next day, he asked me to go with him to TP for a exhibition or something like that. The next day, I had to go to Labrador Park to collect some leaves for my FYP, for my poly project. He actually volunteered to accompany me, and the journey was like soooo far!! At that point of time, I was aware that my feelings are changing, but I did not dare think too far ahead.
Oooh, there was 1 night, we sms-ed each other. Then he asked if I missed him. *shy* I replied a short 'yes'. Dearie actually replied back, 'I miss you too. Now my heart is beating so fast, it's filled with love for you.' I was soooo happy. Then we decided to go out on a real date.
And from that moment on, we got together. Dearie never even asked me the question, you know, 'do you wanna be my gal' etc. We just felt it was right for us to be together. But of course, couples have ups and downs. We do quarrel, but Alhamdulillah we never let anything change the way we feel for each other.
In 2003, on our 1st year anniversary, when Dearie's parents disapprove of our relationship, we were like crushed. I was heartbroken. Always worrying that 1 day Dearie might leave me if he give in to the pressure and give up. Alhamdulillah, thank God, up to this day we are surviving. When Dearie had to go serve NS, I cried and cried. Then he had to go Brunei for a month. More tears. Some more he had to go from April to May, and my birthday was in May.
Somehow from 2003 to 2006, we survived through many hardships. I could feel the strains. I have the feeling there are times Dearie might wanna leave me, but Alhamdulillah our love is strong. Now i'm working, and Dearie is too. Another 3 to 4 years more down the road, if we can make it, we'll be totally one, as husband and wife, Insya Allah. And Alhamdulillah, at the very least now Dearie's mum is slowly accepting. At least that is what Dearie said. But still we should not rush.
Oh my, I better go! What a loooong, super long entry this is. As i'm typing it, I'm crying! Emotions overwhelm me..... Love you my darling. Wish you advanced anniversary, tomorrow is our 4th years and 5 months!! Muackz!!
May we be one Darling. Thanks for everything, going through with me all the hardships, my mum's sickness, etc. Really appreciate it all, and I do cherish you and your love darling..... :) :)
