I get a little weak in the knees

25th September 2009, says Sasha.
Close to 4 months had passed, where did time go?

I never talked about this, I was busy with SPM. Even if I wasn’t, these things are better spoken after everyone has settled down and accepted the difference.

Saying goodbye to Michael Chia Yik Luei

I remember rushing home finishing the last touch ups of the gift, while Willion’s car was downstairs, waiting together with Calvin.


Look at everyone’s expression and you’ll smile. I look so innocent no?

Chee Li Kee.


My atuk for life, Calvin Tan, I still don’t know his full name. I am a failure.


He let me pose stupid while he acts charming. HE IS A FAILURE TOO.




Tik Lam “Eh, come on lah!”
Everyone “wait, not ready yet”
Briana “HELLO?! wait lah” *flips hair**flips hair*


Pose.


That’s what we do, pose pose pose.


The way we work it, they should put us in magazine covers.

Driving there was the shortest ride, going home was the longest ride.

Willion. I told him that the day was no fun at all. He just smiled and nodded.


Briana. Tik Lam. Willion.


One day, this guy is going to leave me too.


I’ve got nothing to say, say liao tak glam.

Group photo.


Family picture. I thought his brother was him. I am hallucinating.

*** *** ***

I entered Choir 2006 January, 4 months later, Yik Luei, Calvin and other seniors arrived too. The first impression of Yik Luei was quiet, and intimidating. I’ve always asked “ HOMG, why is he so scary. “

Looks can be deceiving.

Getting to know Chia Yik Luei was like reading a book, you need time. Every page is interesting, he is a lot more than expected and a lot more than everyone thinks. Once or twice, when he finally speaks, reflecting his thoughts, I was impressed by such depth. I was surprised every time I got to know him better. He is one of the most decent guys I’ve met. He might not know it, but he taught me much more through action rather than words.

He is really not quite like the cover, once you read the book.

Installations are hard, sending Yik Luei to the airport was ten times harder.

I dislike goodbyes. I am still learning to accept that you’ll lose things you own now, and there’s no going back or having it back. Although it is just Russia that he has gone to, but I can never walk to his place and ask for Maggi Mee again ):

His departure feels more real now than it was before. Yik Luei is still guiding me right now, as I leave Choir and face the big bad world. I appreciate all small things, seniors are mentors.

I am glad of my efforts in letting him know that he means something to me, just like all the others, just like BFF.

At last, I say,

There are some moments you’ll remember.


There are some things you’ll remember.


And then, there are some people you’ll remember, for the rest of your life.

All the best, no matter where you are, no matter what you do. Au revoir!