I Remember...

I remember the first time we met. Yes, on the Internet. We chatted for hours, changing opinions; about things, about the environment, about people around us. Our virtual meeting was soon forgotten until one day you took the initiative to give me call (which I don't remember giving you my phone number). I was surprised but I was glad you called.

I remember you were always ready to hear me expressing my frustations during the FYP ordeal even though I know you haven't had a clue of what I was saying. Be it day or night, you seem to be always ready to pick up my calls.

I remember when we first decided to actually meet. You warned me that you look exactly like Shrek. I of course wittily replied that it would be perfect as I am Princess Fiona after dark. I was worried the whole week before we met. I was worried I made a mistake into agreeing to meet you. I was worried you might not turn up at all. I was worried I may not turn up. I was worried worrying. I was also anxious. I was anxious to meet you; to be able to know you in person.

I remember on that day, I waited for you at the wrong entrance. When you finally found me, I thought to myself, "Hey, he's okay, not bad at all!" You were no Shrek. Heck, you don't even have the green skin!

I remember we drove to the Twin Towers in my humble lil car. It was already Zohor and you insisted we pray first before going for lunch. Hmm... one extra mile for you. But I also thought you were just trying to impress me by being a Tok Lebai. Of course I thought wrong.

I remember our first of many lunches together. I even remembered what we ate that day. I remember how surprised you were when you found out we have the same name when you wrote our name in the gallery guest book.

I remember our meetings grew more frequent after that. There were always reasons to meet. I remember the visit to the museum and yes, I remember the night of Starlight Movies.

I remember the first time you met my parents. You were awed by Mommy's charm and Babah's charisma. Well, hey, guess what? They have the same feelings towards you as well!

All that happened two years ago and I remembered...