Saturday. 12 October 2013. The weather seems calm today I said to myself quietly as I walked down the stairs at the Sri Petaling train station. Cheras she said. So I poked around the ticketing machine seeking to purchase a token to arrive at the said destination. Patiently I wait for train to arrive. As I wait I amuse myself with possibilities and a plan of action. My agenda for the day is to meet a girl. A girl who live in Cheras.
As I board the train I gave my attention to the way map. Seeking to reassure my destination. As the train moves so did my mind as I continue to dream in and out. I then realized and dropped her a text message regarding my arrival. She did not reply.
As I reach Cheras train station I took my time exploring. Seeking a convenience store for a notebook and pen. I was craving to write and out of desperation I got a notepad and a green pen. Far from my expectations of a notebook and a black pen. It was the only option easily available. I then seeked liquids to quench my thirst. I sat down, ordered my drink and began to write. With the arrival of my iced lime I received a text reply from her. Apparently I went to the wrong station. So I hastily finished my drink and paid the bill. As I stepped out of the roof covering my head heading to the station the sky unleashed it's fury over me. Progressively increasing in intensity. But I reached the station with only a kiss of the rain.
Tbs station she said. So I grabbed the token and again waited patiently for the train. As I wait I think. But now I think I write in that yellow notepad with my green pen. I feel eyes observing me. As if it is strange to see person writing in a book. Fair enough. The train arrived and I board towards the said destination.
The moment I got off the train at the tbs train station I increase my vigilance. Looking at every female face that I come by, scanning the crowd to identify her. She has yet to arrive I told myself. Amused by my own eagerness I decided to do some exploring in this place new to me. Walking around the station then into the central building adjacent to the station I wait for her call. As I wait I stroll around and observe the people around me. Thinking to myself if they are waiting for someone as I am. I continue to amuse myself with my thoughts.
She called. As my phone rings I began to feel butterflies. I have yet to hear her voice. As we spoke she told me that she would seek for me as I stayed put. I obliged but as I am, I went to the entrance seeking to meet her half way.
There at the entrance, as I walk towards it I see her walking towards me. A black cap worn backwards, blue tee, raggy short denims and a converse or north star shoe. Our eyes meet and we greeted.
I asked her what are the plans for today. She replied with a certain uncertain answer. She asked me where would I like to go I also answered with a certain uncertainty. Along the way we somehow decided that we'd have IKEA meatballs. I've heard of them, was never interested, but it sounded like a good idea. Maybe because there were no other ideas.
At tbs we took a train to kelana jaya to take a free shuttle to IKEA. Upon reaching reaching kelana jaya she took me around where she previously have stayed before. Walked pass an overhead bridge to the other side, pass the shoplots, pass the houses to a little eaterie serving pan mee. As we walked I recalled our conversation about books. She mentioned the book The Little Prince. I would not have understood it's significance until recently when I read it. It's a really good book.
Boarding the shuttle on the way to IKEA she questioned about past lives and rebirth. Reached IKEA to find an interesting sight. It was a gundam fair. We both showed little interest and moved on. A visit to the toilet then I asked her what should we do next. She asks me the same. Not sure if polite or seriously have no idea where to go. Then she led me straight to the cafe where the prized IKEA meatballs are served. Upon reaching my knees grew weak as I see a sea of people lining up with trolleys of food. Queuing for the meatballs 30 minutes. Grabbed 10 meatballs. Looking for a seat 30 minutes. As we discuss the awesomeness of meatballs and jam while despising that coconut flavored Swiss dessert known as the Marzini, I lost track of time. Realizing others are waiting for a seat we moved not long after were done eating. As we walked around here and there we looked curiously at tacos and nachos. I then asked if there were any nice places to chill and have a drink. A German beerhouse she said and that's where we ended up for the next 3 hours or so. I ordered 2 beers. A pint each. I couldn't even pronounce the name right let alone spell it so I'll save me the trouble of trying. We talked and laughed and got abit tipsy. Far and wide are our topics. But one topic ruled most of our conversation and that is of love and relationship. We also mentioned having a business with me in the spotlight and her in the shadows. That piece would turn out to be quite interesting later on. Time calls and we left to catch my shuttle back. But I missed it as she watches it move away. No matter. I'll wait for the next one. We then had the taco and nacho we were so curious about. She expected her boyfriend who ultimately did not arrive. As we sat by the taco kiosk and there we had a conversation about fate and consequence. This fate and consequence thing provoked my thinking. Took a couple pictures and moved towards a bookstore. She said she didn't want to go intentionally but I think differently. Boarders I believe the name of the bookstore is called. Little books, books with pop outs, funny comments and interesting content. As we move from books we stumbled upon a music box display. It was cool. Missed the shuttle again. This time because she got the schedule wrong. She blamed me lol. Then we took a taxi to the closest station to get back to our own lives. During the train rides I'll look at the window at her reflection and wonder what she is thinking of. I wondered why I'd bother wondering. But it was interesting and it amused me. So I kept wondering. I believe she was tired and sleepy as she forgets her station and token. I explained to her and teased her slightly at her little carelessness. As she reach her drop off point, we said our farewell and the day came to a close.
I missed details but that's due to my capacity. I could do better if I wrote them out on the day itself. I just didn't expect it's significance. Not until recently