It was 7pm. was out at Far East with my girl, D. we're busy looking for some charm bracelets and crystal jades. My phone rang. It was Nizam.

Huda: Ahh.. Hi Zam. Wats up!

Nizam: hi huda. You in Orchard right??

*huda looks around*

Huda: Ehhh you saw me isit? where are u?

Nizam: No. i called your house. your dad told me. erm.. huda i'm at the airport. i'm leaving today.

Huda: huh! ya very funny.. yaya..

Nizam: u know it was soo difficult earlier cos my mom kept on crying tellin me not to go...

Huda: wait...

Nizam: huda take care of yourself.

Huda: wait! Zam! why didnt u tell me you're leaving today!! i told u i want to see u off!! regardless of what u think! u promised! now how the hell am i suppose to rush! wait... i can! what time's your flight??

Nizam: my flight's delayed. i'm in the waiting room actually.

Huda: ...ya okok. *checks watch* what time??

Nizam: flight's at 1910 hrs. i should be going in soon.

Huda: No....zam, this is not fair..

Nizam: i'll call u when i'm there ok..once i get my line there. i will.. huda, pls dont cry...

Huda: ...

Nizam: i have to go in... huda.. i'll call u. Assalamualaikum huda..

Huda: ...

Huda: please.. take care. wa'alaikumussalam nizam.