Let Fate Fair Us

Eh!?Who's that?Is that...???No...It couldn't be...

The first day at kindergarten,flashes back into her head.All the kids in the classroom starts to cry when the lesson is about to begin because all the parents have left.The teachers panicked to settles 20 children at once,except for one girl.She's calm,as if everything's normal for her.Whereas,she's just as nervous as anybody else.But,more strangely,she has her eyes on someone since he walks in.She doesn't know who he is,just like she doesn't know every single person in the class.But somehow,he caught her attention.So,ever since,she never forgets him.Though,they never spoke to each other,but...well,that's just about it.Every weekdays,they see each other but did their own thing.Pretend like he did not exist.They stay like this,until the day they graduated kindergarten.After that,she never saw him again.

Now,Aliyah is 18 years old.Right now,she's taking her morning walk,as usual.But for today,it's not as usual as before.She saw someone.Someone who has always been in her head,but never in her thoughts.She could not believe what she just saw.It is really him?Hmm...Maybe not.She sigh.Don't embarrassed yourself in front of some guy,Aliyah.So,she walks away.She jogs around the lake about 45 minutes,then she took a rest.While she's drinking her water,she realizes someone is stretching next to her.When she turns her head,she became speechless.
"Assalamualaikum".He said with a smile.
"Waalaikumussalam,Lukman".She replies.Then,she looks at Lukman's friend.He's sitting on the ground,panting.Suddenly,he turns his head.He gave Aliyah a smile.
"How are you,Aliyah?"
What?He knows?Aliyah was shocked!But not as shocked as Lukman.As far as he knows,he has been Aliyah's classmate since the first grade.How did his friend,here knew Aliyah whereas he went to a different school?
"Hey,Samir.I'm Fine.Never been better".She smiles back,even though she's a little nervous.Why wouldn't she?He never spoke to her before.This is the first time,EVER.
Samir is still smiling.It has been a long time,Aliyah.It's nice to see you again.
"You guys used to jog here?" Aliyah addressed the question to Lukman.
"Huh?Oh yeah.Twice a week".Lukman could not concentrate on anything but the possibilities of how they could know each other.
Aliyah continues to drink her water.Lukman took this chance.He squats down,stare at Samir.Samir looks back at Lukman,strangely.
"How did you know Aliyah?"Lukman whisper to Samir,but Aliyah still could hear his voice.She chuckles from inside.
"Err...You don't need to know".Samir replied nervously.
"I want to know.I'm not satisfied.If you're not gonna tell me,I'll ask her,k?"
"Nah...You don't have to".
"Then?Tell me how you guys know each other?"
"Umm...I'll tell you later lah".
"K,guys.I'm going.Bye."Aliyah said to them,wave and left.
It really is him.But how?It's impossible.After 12 years,he still remembers my name?Even though we never spoke to each other?But why?Who was i to him when we're 6 years old?For sure,she could not answer that question because she,herself doesn't know.But it was great to see him again,though.She smiles the entire way back home.

"Serious?But how could you still recognizes her after all these years?"Lukman was surprised by what Samir just told him.
"I'm not sure.I just...never forgets anything about her".Samir replied,calmly.
"But why?How come?I don't mean to insult,but she's not that pretty so you could lock her appearance into your memory.Or,maybe she was cute in the past?"
"Haha.Not really.I could see her snot everyday,actually.Hmm...I don't know.Ever since the first day,i was stunned by her.Everyone were crying,including me...but just not her.She seemed normal...but special to me".
Samir starts daydreaming.Why did i never forgets you,Aliyah?Although,I'm glad you still remembers my name,but i still don't understand.Who are you to me?More importantly,do you know who am i to you?12 years,Aliyah.After 12 years,still we could recognize each other.Why?Although,i cannot believe we are being reunited again.Seriously,nothing's impossible.If Allah wills it,then nothing will keep us apart.Is this a sign?Is this fate?We don't know anything about each other.How can...AH!Forget it!But..why you?Why me?
Samir's head spun with questions.None of them could answer the question.Maybe it's just a coincidence...who knows.Or maybe this really is their fate that Allah determined for them.Wallahualam.

To Be Continued

Part 2: http://whizzart.blogspot.com/2011/06/let-fate-fair-us-part-2.html

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To Start Healing

I wish i could be somewhere else.Isn't there something i could do?But why do i feel like this?I have a perfect life.I have great friends,supporting parents...But my heart tells me that i don't want this.But how can something change a person's life?If Elin's the answer to my question,then i accept thee test,dear God.

"Why do you hate me?"Elin questioned with a slow voice.
"I never hate Allah's creation".Her 'teacher' answered without even look at her.
"But you never want to speak,even look at me before".
"Is there is a reason for me to do that to someone who's not a mahram to me?"
Elin was shocked.She became speechless.The teacher realized of her silence,so he turned his head towards her.
"Miss Elin,having a relationship before marriage is haram in Islam.You should know better what is wrong from right.From now on,please.Don't pretend to be good just infront of me anymore.It's time to change for better,don't you think?"
Elin balls her eyes out.He knew that I was just pretending?
"I...I'm sorry.It just that..."She starts to shivers.
"I'm willing to guide you"He said with a smile.
When Elin saw that smile,the very first smile from her crush,Idham,her heart was touched and her tears fell like rain that day.

"Elin,come join me at the club?"
"I'm sorry,mommy.But I don't feel like it today.Sorry"
"Really?That's too bad.But I guess you wouldn't mind if I won't be home tonight"
Elin sigh,I wish I could tell you the truth,mommy.But I don't think you're ready for it yet.

Idham's head is about to explode.He's very unsatisfied with Elin's clothing today.Why is she wearing a dress?We're going to a mosque,not Church.
"Why are you looking at me like you're about to eat me?"Elin asked,strangely.
"Astaghfirullah halazim.Are you not aware of what you're wearing right now?"
"What?This is usually how I dressed.You never complains about it."
Seriously,he could just slap her in the face.How could she be so naive?But I wouldn't blame her.She was raised to this way.He starts feeling sympathy for Elin.
"Change plan.Today we're going shopping".He continues to walk.
"But why?I thought we're going to the..."
"Next time.You need new clothes first"

After months have passeed,Elin's now a new woman.Her entire body have been covered properly,except her head.She says that she's not ready to wear hijab yet.She wants her parents approval first.

"Mommy,daddy,can I talk to you?"
Both of her parents nodded while enjoying their wine.
"Can I wear a hijab?"She said it quickly,with one breath.
Her father almost sprayed wine into her mother's face.Surprised!
"What did you just say,darling?"Her mother asked while rubbing her husband's back.
"I want to be better,mommy.Not just me.All of us.I want us to stop living like snobbish people,and start living like real Muslims."She look straight into her parents eyes.
"But why all of the sudden,honey?Is this because of the boy?I told you not to hang out with him.He's a low life compared to us"
"Don't say that,mommy.He thought me about Islam,and I loved it.Please.I want to change for good."
Her parents look at each other for a moment,both were worried.Then,the father finally spoke.
"We allowed you to wear hijab,Elin.But your mother and I can't just change instantly.We have a reputation to take care of.It will take quite a time."
Elin could not believed what she just heard.Is it true?My parents will change?Oh!I'm so happy!
She jumped from her seat,and gave a big hug for them.They all cried with love that night.

December 21st,2009,Elin arrived early at the airport.Flight AR180 will land at 8.00 o'clock,30 minutes to go.It has been two years since the last she spoke and saw her 'teacher'.The last time they meet,she still haven't wear hijab.So,he might not recognizes Elin anymore.
Idham walks out from the crowd.Elin could spot him even though he looks a little different.Two years ago,Idham had a tanned skin and he wore a pair of glasses.Now,his skin became lighter and he had contact lenses on.Elin walks towards Idham,the person who rejected her love but showed her a new love.

Idham was surprised to see a beautiful young woman standing in his way.
"Excuse me,miss.But I need to pass through"
The moment their eyes met,Idham became speechless.
"Assalamualaikum"The girl said.
"Waalaikumussalam.Elin?"Idham still could not believe his eyes.Elin,the girl whom he misses while studying in Japan.She looks so beautiful in hijab.I can't believe this is her.

August 21st,2010.Idham enters the house,carefully.Followed by his parents.
"Auntie,uncle...I came here today with a request"He said with a serious voice.
"Yes?"Both answered simultaneously.
"I hope you'll agree with what I'm about to say"
They just nod,as a sign to let him continues.
"My parents already give their blessings to this topic"
He paused,and took a deep breath.
"I would like to marry your daughter"
They smiled.
"Which one?As you can see,we have 3 daughters"
"Elin,sir.I've known Elin for 4 years now,and I think I'm ready to look after her"
"Alhamdulillah.You're a good boy,Idham.Don't worry.You had our blessings long ago"

THE END

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The End Of Nothing

If there is a place that's only you know.A place for you to find your peace.

Population:you.Then,where could that place be?

Step by step,slowly walking along the pathway.Pathway of nothing.Nothing's around.No one's in sight.It has been a month since this place being discovered.Every once in a while,there will always be someone visits this place.Only by one person,Michael.
Michael has loved this place since the moment he breathes in it's air.He's a writer.He mostly writes about his daily routines,but never has he told about his discovery.There's something about this place amazes him.There's something about it's silence makes him speechless.A very simple garden,without any decorations.Just the natural beauty of peace.Without a single touch from man.He made an pledge.He swears to keep this place a secret so that it will always be only him,and it,forever.But not every will has their price.Yesterday,he discovers something else.Now,population of this unknown garden is 2.He don't know who.He didn't give a care.Nor is that person.They never speak to each other.Michael just keep his world to himself.Even though there is already someone else enters his secret garden.

Another month has passed.That person is still there,Micheal stills doesn't know who she is.What she does.All he knows that she comes here at least once a week,and Michael will visit here everyday.She seems different from other women though.Now he's curious.Maybe it's time to get to know the other secret garden guardian.But she seems shy.She seems as though she don't want to speak to Michael.Maybe because she's different.She's not like any other Christian.Who is she?
Michael starts to puzzles.

"Bismillah hirrahman nirrahim~"One day,Michael heard something he has never listens to in his entire life.
"It's...It's...What is it?"Micheal tries to think.Tries to remember.But it's just too bizarre for him.He can't take it anymore.He has to know.But why did he feels like this?Even Micheal doesn't know why,but he just do.
He ran to her.When he reaches her,he found out that the voice was coming from her.She's reading,something.She didn't realizes Michael's presence.She continues with her reading.
"Ehem.Excuse me".He made an introduction.
"Huh!"She terribly shocked!Her hands automatically closes her book.
"I'm sorry to disturbs you but what are you reading?"Her pale face slowly turns back to normal.
"Umm...I'm reading Quran".Micheal's head turns to blank.Kur...What?
"You wouldn't know.You're Christian right?"Umm...Michael just nodded.
"This is Muslim's holy book".She say it with a smile,proudly.Ohh...Micheal's head starts to function again.


The meter already shows 100km/h,but he stills pressing hard on the gas pedal.His mind is buzzing with words.Aida's voice is like whispering in his ears...

After half an hour talking about each religions,they finally greet each other.
"Umm...I'm Michael."
"Nice to meet you.I'm Aida".She said with a smile.
What a beautiful name.Michael thought.Everything about Aida amazes him.From the way she dressed,to the way she talks about Islam.


The last leave finally falls from the tree.It's going to be winter soon.After almost a year knowing each other,it's now time to split up.Aida will return back to Malaysia,since she finished her studies here.Michael will be going to Paris.He became the most successful writer in Australia.His book that made him famous was 'Muslims Are Not Terrorists'.He was inspired by the Palestine's story,told by Aida.Ever since they met,his heart and mind has been opened to Islam.Everyday,he becomes less interested to Christian,and someday,he will convert into Islam.Now,he feels as if he can't live without Aida anymore.
"Thank you,Aida.For everything."
"What's wrong with you?You've been thanking and apologizing to me everyday."
"I don't know.Maybe because everyday,i get to know about you more."Michael said,flat.
"Yeah.It was fun getting to know you."
"Don't forget to miss me."
"Of course.I promise to keep in touch with you.Thank you for changing my life."Aida smiled at Michael.
"Shouldn't that be my line?"
"Maybe.I don't know how can i live without you lah."
"Don't say that.Promise me one more thing?"
"What is it?Anything for you."
"Promise me that when we meet again,you are happy with Sayyid."
"I can't believe Sayyid and i will get married soon."Aida smiled to herself,happily.
"So,this is goodbye then,kid."It's almost time to Maghrib.
"Yup.Goodbye,bro."

THE END

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The Torn & The Purple

Allahu Akhbar.
Allah~u Akhbar.

As the azan fill the air,Azira keeps on walking.Slowly climb the hill.She did not stop,until she reaches the highest point of the Tasbih Pebble.She stand up straight and breathes in the silent air while she could feel the strong wind blows her hair underneath her shawl.

The whole town looks beautiful from up high,even the mosque,the only building that's glowing from her sight.She drops her bag,and kneels down.Searching.Trying to find something in her bag.Then she smiles.Success!She took out a compact camera.Turn it on,focusing on the mosque,and then,click.

"I shouldn't make this last",she said.With a savourless smile.She still remembers her first day here,5 years ago...

A 17 years old girl steps outside of her new house.She took a deep breath and starts walking.She didn't know where she was going,but she just keeps on walking,until she bumped into someone.

"Oh!I'm sorry,sorry."Then,she ran.All her life,she lived under a shadow.She never looks up to people faces.She thought her life is not worth it to be appreciated by other people.That's why she tries to avoid anybody to be involved with her.She ran with all her might,until she reaches the mosque.With panting breath,she steps into the mosque.
"Might as well just pray here.It's almost Asar anyway."

"What the heck?Did that girl just apologizes and then scram?"Azira follows the shadows of the girl,until she disappears from her sight.
"Are you ready?"Azira turns her head to the voice.The voice gave her a smile while his right hand showed her a bag.She took the bag,and off they went.

Najiha almost fainted when she saw a guy stepping into the women's praying area.And it's the same guy who she bumped into just now.How did she know?He still wears the purple skinny jeans.
"He must be lost.OMG!What to do?"But before she could think of something,their eyes met,long.Cat got both of their tongues.Najiha was puzzled."How dare he?And what's so great about skull's t-shirt?Hmm...Maybe he's a Skull Believer.Like in a Japanese movie"
"I'm sorry.But this area is for women only."An old lady spoke.Najiha turn her head to the lady then back at the guy.He did not reply but he gave a sinister smile,and left.

After prayer,she continues with her walk.She climbs a hill,and when she reaches the top,she found a girl praying.
"Not good."As she's about to climb back down,she suddenly stops.The girl notices her.Najiha didn't know what to do.She could run,but she's afraid to fall.After moments of silence,the girl finally took off her scarf.
"AAAHHH!!!Skull Believer!"Najiha screams.He's a girl?She could not believed her eyes.Wait!She could not believe even more that she just screamed.
"Do you have a tasbih?"The girl said,as if she didn't hear Najiha's screams.Like under a spell,Najiha took out a tasbih from her pocket.When it's about to switched hands,the tasbih snaps.
"Oh man."The girl said."Now it's just like those pebbles."
"Tasbih pebbles?"Najiha said.The girl look at Najiha,surprised but she nodded.
"So,you're a girl?"Najiha tries to find truth from the Skull Believer's eyes.The girl did not answer straight away,she laughed and walks towards her bag.She shove her scarf and took out a box of cigarette and a lighter.
"You're the one who bumped into me,right?"
Huh!"I umm..."Najiha bit her lips."Umm...I going."And she turns away.
"Chillax lah."The girl said while taking out a piece of cigaratte.She lit it up and place it between her lips.
"I'm Azira."She said calmy.But Najiha just frozen,staring her.After minutes,
"Najiha."And then she ran.

The strong winds awakens her from going back in time.How sad,she thought.But isn't it interesting?From being very awkward to each other,now we became best friends.Najiha thought me to be a better muslimah.And i thought her to be a better woman.Now,all that things going to end soon.

Najiha quickens her steps.Climbs the hill faster and faster.Her tears has collide with her sweat.
Azira steps forward,the very end of the hill.She stretch her arms open,then Najiha arrived.
"AZIRAA!!!WHAT ARE YOU DOING?"
'Thump'.The sound of something fell.

To Be Continued
(actually THE END.But their stories didn't stop there)

source:hidy