22nd June 2018;
9th Syawal.
Assalamualaikum FJ.
I found out about your passing, from an IG post of our mutual friend, Khairi.
It took me by surprise and shocked. I searched your IG and FB profiles, trying to appease myself that it was fake news or just some cruel joke someone decided to play on all of us.
Khairi had to break the news to me.
You were gone whilst doing the thing you've loved. You loved outdoors, the adrenaline rush of any activities. You loved the beach, you loved trance. you loved your friends and your friends love you too.
You became a hero in our eyes. You left us as a warrior that you already were. You were as selfless as always. You saved your buddy.
The turnout from your burial ceremony was amazing. Your childhood gang, your schoolmates, your NS mates, your Rota batch, your ex-colleagues, your friends, and lastly, your old acquaintance me.
we were an item back then; Circa 2013, 2014.
no one really knew what we had, what we shared cause both of us were really hush-hush on our affairs. We didn't share any photos of us together to anyone. We went to JB countless times for movie marathons, Batam for quick getaways, late night desserts or food fixes. it was an adventure. It was and still is amazing to me during those times.
we had our highs and lows. we argued and fought, laughed and made up.
when we were trying to sort things out, we went to ASOT 360 KL separately.
But out of some weird coincidences, we bumped into one another several times.
I remembered vividly, you came over to me at KL Berjaya Times Square on the last day. You asked me how the trip and ASOT was. where I was residing, my bus departure timing and all the small talk.
We were still on and off whilst in Singapore, and we ended things when I decided to go ahead and be friends with people you didn't approve of.
Even though you didn't agree to all those things I did, we still hung out one last time at the Jurong Lake Park. And just talked. there is a photo of "us" being there in your profile. You told me you will never be ready to settle until you pass the age mark 30. I guess you have stayed true to your words.
For all the times when we were close, thank you for being there for me and pampering me all the gifts. Thank you for letting me be a part of your life; even if it was a short while.
I am forever thankful that our paths crossed.
goodbye Fir.
I'll remember and miss you.
