5TH MAY, 2007
The scent of bunga rampai and harum sundal malam permeated throughout the living hall. I saw many familiar faces. I heard my mom’s cries from behind. I slowly whispered to her…”jangan nangis mak”… Though I knew it was tears of joy.
There were movements and as I slowly raised my head, I saw him.
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It was a bit strange at first, to be referred to as “Puan” instead of the usual “Cik”. I like how it sounds like..”Puan dot..dot..dot” *silly smirk*
The wedding went well. Hang on, an understatement. It was great. No society wedding and such, but I had all the essentials: my family and close friends in a relaxed environment. Too relaxed was the environment that my dear husband had to do his lafaz nikah 5 times before I could hear “sah” and we’re officially and legally wedded. Dear husband looked so handsome in his white baju melayu. Funny how we both shivered the moment we slid the rings to each other’s finger. I dared not to even look at his face! I felt a sense of lightness and it’s as if I was floating on air. When I looked at him, I saw that familiar sweet smile and the assuring look in his eyes. It’s like falling for each other all over again.
A year ago, by a simple twist of fate, our paths crossed. I remember vividly the quiet man sitting across the dinner table, listening intently to every word I said and stealing glances in between. He was too shy to say much, what more with Rano teasing him every time he tried to open his mouth. Looking back, I don’t think it even crossed Rano’s mind to match us both. We seemed to be on different end of the pole. But then again, opposites attract, innit?
I’m thankful that our relationship didn’t start on false pretense or reliance. There was no here-is-my-sad-life-story-and-save-me-please. We learned to accept past adversity as part of life’s lessons learnt and moved on with our lives. We didn’t seek sympathy from each other. Rather, we make the best out of everything and have as much fun as we can together. It’s the companionship that drew us closer. We accepted each other with all the chips and flaws. And along the way, we realized that it just ain’t right to have one without the other! I know I can wake up to that smile every morning for the rest of my life.
As we turn a new chapter in our lives, we pray that God will guide us with His light and the tie that bound us strengthened, each passing day.
To my dear husband, I trust you to be the captain of the ship. As we embark on this lifelong journey, I want you to know that you can always count on me, to be there by your side, come rain or shine. After all, we need to work together to ensure the ship stays afloat, always.
I have the finest captain on board…
There were movements and as I slowly raised my head, I saw him.
************************************************************
It was a bit strange at first, to be referred to as “Puan” instead of the usual “Cik”. I like how it sounds like..”Puan dot..dot..dot” *silly smirk*
The wedding went well. Hang on, an understatement. It was great. No society wedding and such, but I had all the essentials: my family and close friends in a relaxed environment. Too relaxed was the environment that my dear husband had to do his lafaz nikah 5 times before I could hear “sah” and we’re officially and legally wedded. Dear husband looked so handsome in his white baju melayu. Funny how we both shivered the moment we slid the rings to each other’s finger. I dared not to even look at his face! I felt a sense of lightness and it’s as if I was floating on air. When I looked at him, I saw that familiar sweet smile and the assuring look in his eyes. It’s like falling for each other all over again.
A year ago, by a simple twist of fate, our paths crossed. I remember vividly the quiet man sitting across the dinner table, listening intently to every word I said and stealing glances in between. He was too shy to say much, what more with Rano teasing him every time he tried to open his mouth. Looking back, I don’t think it even crossed Rano’s mind to match us both. We seemed to be on different end of the pole. But then again, opposites attract, innit?
I’m thankful that our relationship didn’t start on false pretense or reliance. There was no here-is-my-sad-life-story-and-save-me-please. We learned to accept past adversity as part of life’s lessons learnt and moved on with our lives. We didn’t seek sympathy from each other. Rather, we make the best out of everything and have as much fun as we can together. It’s the companionship that drew us closer. We accepted each other with all the chips and flaws. And along the way, we realized that it just ain’t right to have one without the other! I know I can wake up to that smile every morning for the rest of my life.
As we turn a new chapter in our lives, we pray that God will guide us with His light and the tie that bound us strengthened, each passing day.
To my dear husband, I trust you to be the captain of the ship. As we embark on this lifelong journey, I want you to know that you can always count on me, to be there by your side, come rain or shine. After all, we need to work together to ensure the ship stays afloat, always.
I have the finest captain on board…
posted by Ms O at 5:38 pm
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