we used to be that little girl who did "taichi" in our hostel's living room..
who laugh over stupidest things
who shared food after the most tiring day
who took cares of each other when someone got sick
who was playing chase and run from living room to bedroom... and back again..
who always argued over the smallest, silliest things... just because?
who stood by each other whenever one of us was having a hard time
who pulled someone's hair just to annoy them
who were just little girls whom enjoying their teenage-not-so-teenage years..
and now,
With conversations reduced to a few texts.
Phone calls that happen maybe once a year.
Watching each other's lives unfold mostly through social media.
finally, after 3 whole years... these 4 little girls met again.. found their way back to one another..
time quietly did its work..
one now has a tiny hand to hold...
one carries a little kick in the womb...
one has husband by her side...
and one.... with her 18 cats waiting at home? :p
People really do change...
Syasya now is taking medicine deliberately.. without having someone to give her a full 5 minutes lecture
Ummie who is now walking a little slower, (like a penguin 😝😝) carrying a whole little world inside her..
and Ila finishes her shower in 15 minutess???? when it used to be one longgggg hour...
yes...
people do change over time..
over their own commitment..
over their own current priorities..
but, somehow...
parts of us never did..
something about us still remains..
Ila who is still reaching for her pink blanket which almost lost its pink colour...
Syasya who still be the first one asleep.. right on schedule...
Ummie who is still fonds of foods... and cares the most..
and us?
We still laugh at things that make no sense to anyone else
We still sit in silence without needing to fill it..
we still care,
still check in,
still find our way back.
back to us.
the same girls. just in upgraded version.
Three years of distance,
Three years of growing,
Three years of becoming adults.
and yet --
every time we meet, it still feel like no time has passed at all..
this friendship isnt measured by how often we talk
but how naturally we pick up where we left off.
and I love that about us.
I love us. (sayang sikit je)
There is a saying;
"Friendship isnt about always walking the same path. It's knowing that- no matter where life takes you, there's someone quietly cheering you from a far."
and I guess, that us?
I am beyond happy to see all three of you finally has someones' hand to hold,
to rely.. to shared your tears and joy with.
Watching the three of you slowly build your own little families has been one of the most beautiful things I've witnessed.
One of my prayers has quietly been answered by Him—to see each one of you loved, cherished, and genuinely happy with the person you've chosen to spend your lives with.
And me? Well...
I'm just over here, happily preparing for my lifelong role as the single-beautiful-rich aunty.
The one who spoils all the kids, disappears on random holidays, and always shows up with snacks and presents. 😝😝
I'd say that's a pretty good deal too. HAHAHA
So.....
I may be far away (And who knows... maybe it'll take another three years before our next reunion. 😂)
but, please know that..
your names are always in my prayers... always..
I may not be there for every little moment, but I will always pray that life treats you kindly, that your homes are filled with peace, and that your hearts remain happy.
And whenever life gets a little too heavy...
Run to me.
No matter the distance.
I'll be here.
I've always been here.
And I'll always be here.
Till then -- Take care B³
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