Back then after PT3, I applied for Kolej vokasional for diploma in landscape architecture. But I did it quietly and didn't even discuss with any of my family members nor friends.
On one fine evening, my ayah approach me. He asked "Adik... Adik a.. A... Ada apply masuk kolej ye?"
15 years old me surprised. I simply say yes. That's it.
I didn't even care how there were pool of tears that ayah hold by asking me that question. He smile, but holding tears. Again, 15 years old me didn't bothered with it.
But now I'm in my final year, I clearly remember how he stuttered asking for the answer from me. He knows that the school I applied isn't that near, 1 and half hour by drive the fastest from home.
I bet dia tahu yang anak dia will be aparted from him. Again. Yes. We actually had aparted about 2 years plus because of family matters.
It was really hard for all of us for that 2 years plus. We only get to meet like once every month for few minutes. He get to hug and give chocolates to calm his kids.
I never imagine to be apart from him since that. But Rembau isn't that far... Dua minggu sekali dapat jumpa juga.
And finally ayah returned to his Mighty Creator. We aparted again. For ever, yet till the time has come, insya'Allah we'll be reunite again🌹