"Q......watch your mouth. It's abang ngah you're talking about....", daddy was defending abang ngah.
"When I was in Bali, he kept calling and sending messages to me. He wants to know who I am with, where am I and when will I be back.....I switched off my phone. Tak cukup tu dia call my girlfriends asking them to update him of my whereabouts....", aku bersungguh-sungguh menerangkan situasi sebenar.
Mommy bersuara, "Maybe he is concern of your well being, sayang...". I stared at both of them in disbelief.
"Mommy....abang ngah must learn to let me go.....he is my brother, and that's it. Imran and myself are getting to know each other. I like him (I held out my hand) and he gave me this.....(I showed the ring from Imran).
Mommy membelek cincin di jariku. "It's gorgeous! And expensive, I might add...when can we meet him?"
"Mommy..., daddy..., abang ngah macamana......? I will speak to him again and this will be my last attempt. Can you put some sense into him....?", I pleaded. "He is good looking, rich and charming. Petik jari saja dia boleh dapat mana-mana perempuan dia nak but whenever I'm around he clings on to me. He comes in and out of my place as he wishes. Once in a while he sleeps over. Q tak kisah semua tu but when he display his feelings or expectation towards me......I have to put it to a stop. It kills me inside to see him that way.....".
Both daddy and mommy listening to what I've come to deliver. "Q, we didn't know it has gone this far....both of you adik beradik susuan and haram kalau berkahwin.....Talk to him Q, if all fail, we will interfere....he needs to have a clear understanding both your ties....", mommy assured me.
"So when we will be meeting this 'friend' of yours?", asked daddy.
"Daddy...., this friend of mine has a name.....it's Imran......don't worry I will set a date but only the four of us. No abang long, ngah and achu..........not......just yet. I nak the three of you to get to know each other first. What you think of him and most importantly your consent.", I laid my terms and conditions.
"You can't hide it too long from your brothers forever you know....", Mommy said.
"I know.....", sambil mengirup sup cendawan. Aku risau.
Sambil menjamu selera, kami berbual dan aku menceritakan serba sedikit tentang Imran. What he does, his interest and a little bit about his family. I also showed them a picture of Imran.
They looked impress. "We are happy that you have found someone who can give you unconditional love. We want you to be happy, sayang. Q satu-satunya anak perempuan kami. If you feel he is the right Imam for you, kami rela lepaskan Q. Daddy is very anxious to meet Imran. He sounds like a successful businessman.", daddy spoke about his feelings. Mata mommy nampak berkaca tapi digagahi dengan sebuah senyuman di mukanya.
Aku mengalih berhatian dan menatap wajah daddy...., "Daddy, Imran makes me happy. We are still n the process of getting to know each other.
My parents
left as they have a dinner engagement later tonight. I told them I will leave
in a bit after I meet Agus at Hard Rock Café. It was just an excuse as I didn’t
want them to find out I am without a car.
I called
Hamid if he is around the city center. Unfortunately he is in Ampang. So I had
to find my way home myself. I took a cab to KLCC and decided to do some window
shopping….not much sale going on.
My mobile
phone rang. It was Khai. I told Khai to come and join me and perhaps we could
have high tea later. She said she will meet me at Dome about 4:30 pm. I told
her let’s pick another place since I had encountered bad services at Dome. I
asked her to meet me at Marini’s On 57.
In the
meantime, I walked around and went in and out of several stores just to check
out the handbag prices. I’m looking to purchase one for Khai since she has been
so supportive of my relationship with Imran.Instead, I charged to my card an Iphone X
and had it wrapped nicely. I know Khai will be thrilled.
Then I walked up to
Kinokuniya to look around for some reading materials. I looked around and saw........Imran? It that really him....? Sure looks like him…..
I beamed with excitement and hurried over to
meet him. As I approached, I saw Imran turn to his left side and spoke to a
young lady. My instant reaction is to turn and walk away. I hid behind
one of the bookshelves and trying to catch a glimpse of him. It is Imran and
now he has his arms around that lady. Yeah...., she looks sophisticated and classy I
might add. No wonder he hadn’t called me. He was busy entertaining another
woman. Is this jealousy that I am feeling? Maybe I am just over reacting.
They could just be friends……Dah Q, tak baik serkap jarang without knowing the
real story…..
I purposely walk 2 aisles from where Imran was standing. I wanted him to notice me. Unfortunately he did not. I left the store feeling betrayed but took a last look…..and that was when he lifts his head, turn and happened to looked directly at me. I stared for a few seconds and walked away…..How could you do this to me Imran….how could you?????
I called Khai to cancel our evening out. I told her I need to see my parents that night. Khai was not happy about it, but her tone changed when I told her I got a surprise for her. "Ok sebab kau ada nak bagi surprise kat aku, ini kira rain-check la ya.....", Khai said.
"Yes, rain-check....", aku menjawab.
Malam itu aku kembali ke Concorde and checked in to the hotel. I just want to be alone and calm down. Missed call dan messages tak putus-putus aku terima dari Imran dan juga Abang Ngah. Aku biar tidak berjawab. Aku belum mahu untuk berjumpa sesiapa pun dalam masa terdekat. Biarkan aku sendirian.......
Tepat 12:30 pagi aku bersiap untuk turun ke Hard Rock Cafe. Agus is still the resident artist there and maybe I could hangout with him. Baru sejam aku di situ, sudah terasa bosan....hati ini pedih. Kalau memang ditakdirkan jodoh kami tidak kuat, itu semua ketentuan Allah....aku membelek cincin ikatan kami....teringa-inga di telinga aku bila teringatkan mommy berkata cincin itu gorgeous. Kedengaran lagu Agnes Monica berkumandang semasa Agus dan Bandnya took a short break.
Credit to You Tube and Aquarius Musikindo
Aku memekup muka dengan kedua belah tapak tangan lalu menarik nafas dan melepaskannya perlahan-lahan......what is going on, Imran....?
