benci!

so we sat there by the lake, and talked about what the future might hold for us.

as if everything was planned, the nearby stall played our song.

and that was when i had to share the news.

"i just received my transfer letter. it has been confirmed, that i'll be going to Sabah"

"when will it be?"

"next week. i will need to report to my new boss on 1st april"

"benci!"

suddenly, silence engulfed us. as much as i'd like to avoid it, i couldn't resist the warmth and comfort brought by the silence to me. i felt connected to the universe, as if i was one with it. i felt calm, and the thought of why it couldn't be like this everyday came knocking on the door of my mind.

the serenity was interrupted with a failed attempt by her to hide the sobbing.

so i held her tight, and she laid her head on my shoulder, and continued crying.

not knowing what to say, what to do to console her, i just kept my mouth shut, and gazed straight to the office building at the horizon, beautifully lit as if to remind others that it is the symbol of this blessed nation.

while we were there, the radio at nearby stall finished playing our song.

and continued with another song, the one that used to be "our song" in my previous relationship.