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12 JALAN INDUSTRI KIDAMAI, BUKIT ANGKAT,
“This is so surreal, Alisa,” Kak Lia whispered as we tried to get a good look at the bride. One of
at his now wife; the shadow of a grin playing across his lips as he watched her, her head bowed.
rushed forward and held it for her as she and Malik continued to pose for the camera.
darkness that surrounded us. Even though she had loads to do for this wedding, she took it all in stride,
of you just form up next to them, okay!” The photographer instructed impatiently. “Come on, let’s
I nudged Kak Lia. “Did you notice the best man spent most of his time staring at you?”
“Thanks!”
Mariam said cheerily as she accepted a drink. Her gaze fell onto the table on
“I
think his family lives at Namly Avenue,” Zahra said, biting her cookie. “Good catch, Julia.”
One of them said, “That sounds great. We’ll pretend to be surprised when you ask.”
“He comes to our gatherings a lot, but yeah, he’s usually like that. Quiet and moody, like the
teasingly. The relatives cheered for Malik. Bazli gave him a supportive pat on the shoulder.
I rolled my eyes. “Oh, please, it’s Malik’s wedding day. As if anyone would look at him.”
The two sisters looked very pretty in their matching emerald-green dresses, and Nayla was
“What is it?” She asked.
“Let’s take a picture, just the two of us,” I said,
I looked down at my lilac bridesmaid dress. “Why, thank you! Though I’m kind of tired from
“I’m safe for now. It’s Kak Lia who has to go up the dais first,” I chuckled.
“Hey, maybe this could lead to a match for you too. Who knows, he might even have a friend to
He scowled. “Wait.” He took a cup and poured himself a drink, then walked away nonchalantly
to ourselves. We were trying not to be discovered by the men, while silently praying they’d speak more
Sophia’s eyes widened as she gave me a thumbs up. I placed a finger to my lips, though it really
I shrugged. “It’s not a loss if it’s a comment that comes from someone so obnoxious and proud.
“Don’t be ridiculous! We were just having a random chat. It’s not like we’re planning to get close
“I still can’t believe he said that,” she said, shaking her head. Sweet and genteel Kak Lia could
I was up bright and early the next morning at 6 a.m. for Subuh prayers. I could’ve gone back to sleep
capfuls into the machine, set it to wash and closed the lid.
“You mean the arrogant, rude one?” I muttered. “What’s that?” Abah asked, putting down
bustling about the kitchen and taking out her frying pan from the rack.
left his oats and hard-boiled egg untouched. Ummi glared at him when she noticed that he hadn’t taken
“Uh huh.” I wiggled my eyebrows at her. She shook her head and looked at the clock.