Words that came too late.
At this point of time, I have the headset plugged listening to the works of various top DJs in a cybercafe in Malaysia, KL. I'm really fortunate this time, to have make it here without being robbed ( yet ) and witnessing the splendid night view of the Petronas Twin Towers last night. To think that I'll be able to see the icon of my home country only when I'm 20, I hope that's not too late anyway, my cousin said she first saw it when she's 24. A really patriotic feeling overwhelmed me last night, standing like an ant in front of the gigantic towers, feeling proud of Malaysia. Kualu Lumpur is really very 'chim'. One can really lose his way if he isn't equipped with a map.
It's been a month since I left Zouk. So far things have been getting real well. I have more time to visit home, to enjoy and relax. Just a few days back when I was in SG, I realised that I also enjoy afternoons. In the past I thought the only time I have to enjoy the quietness is during the night. But then it was so wrong. It was until that sunday afternoon when I was waiting for Jing Xiang that I realised that every single minute of the time is beautiful. Wonderful moments, pitiful life. Time is short, I don't know when will my life end too..
This is for you Uncle.
You know, I miss you a lot. It's soon a month close since you left. Over these years, I haven't been talking to you like when I was young. I merely addressed you aloud " Jiu Jiu!" when I see you. Then you will be , like always , asking why I don't play basketball, don't swim anymore, when will my school be ending and all sorts. When you were around, I hated those questions. Because Jiu Jiu, I always felt I'm not worth your attention anymore, I strayed and I got lost in those swivelling paths of being a good and bad kid. I'm sure you've always doted everyone, especially me, around you. That explains the full house during your wake. People were swimming in like every one in town had to be there to see you off. I was really proud, I have the best uncle in this world. A thrifty uncle who drove the first and the last vehicle you bought. The only one who acted like a parent to the students of all in the school. The silly uncle who always smile and laugh things off. I've never seen you angry before, except for the occasional lectures you gave to me. The pain in me is still as agonising as when I knew you will be gone. After this 44 years, you collapsed surprisingly. You were an avid player of all sports. You never showed off, you never said no. What I wanted, you gave them to me. The little me was always under your care when you brought me to country club, and every night without fail, you ordered my favourite dishes just to make me happy, even though its tough on your budget. I really miss seeing that jeep you drove, and everytime on the road, you will be horning in response to other vehicles. The whole town knows and loves you. Me too. I regretted not visiting you when you were sick at home and when I was in Malaysia. It was just a 10 minute trip on bicycle, but I succumbed to the torturing weather, thinking that I shan't disturb your rest at home. I sincerely hope you will be able to read this now, but you aren't here anymore.. Thank you for being a kind person, not to only me but all who knows you. It's more than a sad pity that you're gone, because I wouldn't enjoy being in Malaysia without seeing you, without hearing that same old ring tone of your handphone. The same handphone you joked about it being to crack the shell of crabs that time. Years ago.. You haven't changed since the moment I can recognise you. And so do my love for you , Jiu Jiu. Rest in peace..
