t“On that warm and hazy day, you came into my life...
You were so pretty and elegant. The attempted handshake startled your little soul, but there we became friends.
You are always so mischievous, excitable and creative, nothing can prison your little mind. Memories of performing your stunt shows, making me laugh and playing hide and seek together was unforgettable. And gradually we became closer friend. We started sharing food together, my forever unfinished yogurts and fruits; holding handing and playing games. Time passes by quickly when we were together, and we always couldn't bear to part away from each other to bed each night. Your adorable smile and cheeky flirtation always never failed to keep me with you. When i’m in stress or troubled hearted, you are always my listening ears.
Remember that time when we lost contact while i was in Rome for a week, not a single day i was not thinking about you, wishing that i was home instead of traveling. And finally, while waiting for the plane in the airport, we finally get to FaceTime with each other. How excited i was to see your face, and that moment of intense gaze we had, and you telling me how much you are missing me.
Our relationship became even closer and deeper, we hang out like no other buddies in this world did. We had fun, watching dramas, eating snacks and slept by each other when we get exhausted.
We shared everything, and even brought you to my favourite place, and you thought that it was heaven. The angelic hymn that was sung, blessing that was given to you, perhaps that was the best day of our life.
But i had a dream, to travel and become a great artist. My soul continuously become restless, wanting to travel and get inspired. Yet i could not bring you and always had to left you alone.
But one day, our life changed.
Back from my night shift, after hanging out together for awhile, something went amiss. You were bitten by some horrible monster, that had scared and injured you so much. We rushed looking for doctors to treat you, but you remained strong and kept us laughing with your tricks. Finally in the clinic, as you couldn't contained your excitement, the headmaster was awoken by you. She was very pissed off as her sleep was disrupted, and gave you a big punishment. You were so scared that you shivered in fear.
Then finally, we get to see the doctor and gotten you treatment done. And i was given antibiotics and dressing to ensure your wound get better. I was so concerned that you cheeky one will not be complaint, but i was wrong.
And finally, your wound get all better!! But somehow, you have become weaker.
Day by day, you became more and more lethargic.
We returned to the doctor again, this time round we more serious concerns. You became more grouchy and reluctant to cooperate, perhaps you knew that the patient before you had passed away. But to find out the cause of your illness, the doctor need to get you an X-Ray. I reluctant agreed, wholeheartedly wanted to get you treated. While waiting outside of the room, the doctor came out and said to us that you were very scared and refused to cooperate. They got no choice but to give you the very small amount of General Anaesthesia.
My heart was like, “oh my god, i’m regretting this. you must be so traumatised”. And you did your small little revenge by biting on the doctor’s hand when you woke up from your Anaesthesia. I have never met someone so saucy like you!!
And so, we finally found out that you had pneumonia due the cold weather and a loose tooth.
You strongly believed that you could fight off this battle, always comply to your medication, taking your meals and continue your usual exercise routine. But still we couldn't deny that you are tired. So you always came to me for hug and kiss, and i always tried my best to keep you as comfortable as you can be. The loose tooth had caused you so much pain, and became growingly impatient with the treatment,
On the new year eve, i came home late from double shift, and i was told that you were very sick and weak. Rushed home, and you gave me your most cheerful look. i was relieved. But wondered if you had hide your pain. We saw the fireworks from the window together. But deep down, i thought you couldn't make it. I remembered crying, because you were so in pain, sick, weak, and breathless. While hugging you, i could feel your heartbeat pounding fast. When you were woken up by my sob, you drew yourself even closer to me, and watched me teared. And i too, though i faintly watched you teared as we gaze at each other. I knew you are leaving me soon. And so, i beg that you would hang on and we will visit the doctor immediately in the morning.
The next day, we left home early, had breakfast at coffee bean, and we walked to the clinic instead of taking cab this time round. I carried you on my hands, and remembered how quietly you sat down. The passerby were impressed.
You were the first patient of that day, or perhaps the year, 2015. But we got the different doctor this time round. Painkiller was all that you’ve got.
I rushed home each day to be with you.
And one beautiful evening, came back home, and greeted you excitedly as usual, you came running towards me, happy but your body seems heavy. I carried you and sing you songs especially “safe and sound” by Taylor swift. Then i played music that would possibly help you to distract from pain. You seemingly become more frustrated but you saw my gaze. You came closer to me, and i could feel your heart beat over my chest, pounding hard. I cried again and told you “If you are in so much pain, you can let go, and look for God. He will take care of you”, And that night i prayed to God telling him that “I’m ready and asked him to take good care of hammy”, then i went to bed early.
The next morning, i woke up, planning to go out to do some sketching and painting. But like usual, i always rushed to see if you are still breathing. And what i saw was had just killed me. You are gone. I was so afraid to touch you, thinking that i might inflict unnecessary pain for you, but your eyes were wide open, refusing to close. Sis rushed home and was the first one to hug and kiss you. She attempted to close your eyes, but you refused to. Then i came close, carried you from her hands, kissed you and said i love you, and i told you to let go and closed your eyes. I know that you didn’t want to leave us, but you had to because you were in too much pain.
And I love you so much, that i need to let you go.
I’m missing you so much everyday, bestie, my BFF. No one can fill up that missing piece of my heart, because it’s in heaven now.
“Sometimes the small things take up the most room of your heart” -Winnie the Pooh