Kuala Lumpur's an annoying city
After ten years I came back to this town. Memories came back. Kuala Lumpur, the city of neon lights, and the music from the cafes, rush hours of humans, public transport. How I miss being here. Anxious as I was late for my date, my friends scolding me, and we might miss the event for fancafes. It could be worse, I tell you.
My scarf was not good on that day, it went back and it was a hectic to wear it properly. The wind blew it.
Coming back to the reality, and I saw these skinny looking girls. So obsessed with #Dontrushchallengetiktok. So fetish with their outfits of the day. (OOTD). Some cute girls took photos with the Llaollao yogurt.
I waved at the girl at the counter of the yogurt outlet. She said "5 more minutes!"
There I waited for her break time. She sat in front of me, reaching out for me. "I miss you babe! Ten years, where have you been?"
" I was at Australia, doing my studies. How about you darling? Are you a manager, now?"
She was about 5'6 and her body as thin as a stick. She was always a small curvy size girl. With her melodic voice, brown hair, pleated shawl, she once was a strong girl. Though she only had SPM for her studies, and never did she want to continue studying, she was a nice and independent woman. She was promoted to become the manager with her 3 years experience in FnB management. I was so proud of her.
"Well, a manager is only for a small outlet. Don't talk about me Talk about you. What makes you come back? After all these years we have been persuading you, and watching you crying your eyes out?"
" Only to visit my hometown, Kuala Lumpur. It is still the city of neon lights. Even after the pandemic on 2020, it still survives."
I said while holding onto her hands even tighter, livelier and happier.
" I know right. The pandemic almost killed us. We had to restrict our movements, we couldn't even go out to meet our homies, not even to go out for a walk. This city used to be a zombie land. During the pandemic, I still could feel it was dying. We would cry for outdoor activities. You can see now that we survived the pandemic and Kuala Lumpur, it never dies." Hannah reminisced the pandemic influenza that we had ten years ago.
We had yogurt and cookies for our dinner.
She mentioned our friends, Mia, Anne, and Emily.
"Mia is now the doctor in the forensic department, doing her research for biology related i dont know what.
Anne is the accountant for Maybank and Emily is getting married next month. Are you coming, babe?"
That is also another reason for me to come back to Kuala Lumpur.
I always desire to be here. To stay here forever.
I was born here, I rose and fell here. I was used to being called a spoiled brat Klite, as I enjoyed fancy hipster cafes, fast food and spent a lot on shopping unimportant goods.
"Well, this outlet used to be Lovisa and before, it was a Victoria Secret's outlet over there. We used to buy stuff from Lovisa. I can see that you're still wearing your necklace, babe!" Hannah yelled as she saw my necklace.
We spent an hour there. She had to get back to her shift. I was wondering, if I could spend some time traveling back in time. " I need to go, babe. See you when I see you!" I kissed her and she couldn't stand it. Her tears came down her cheeks. She had me promise her to come back again. I couldn't say anything.
I went down the alley in Jalan Hang Tuah. I saw the pedestrian street that was the only pathway to the mall, and now it has an upgraded elevator towards the mall and people do not have to walk anymore.
It was late at 12:30am. A woman, alone on this street. You might think it's dangerous. For me I would be careful and enjoy this moment as I walked towards Jalan Starhill / Bukit Bintang.
I was sad. I was empty. I was lonely. I hope it would rain today. Because I wanted to cry. 10 years ago, I lost my time, work and studies... because of the pandemic. But the worst part is that I lost you. Everyone loves you, you're the best singer in Malaysia! Taylor Henderson, the youngest singer that is now only a legend and a memory for us to remember.
10 years ago, I lost you. Hit-and-run by the irresponsible man who was drunk. They just punished him with a 6 months in jail. What a lawless law we had! I miss you and you will never come back.
I saw you, on the advertisement on the top of the building. The city feels the same. Even with or without you.
"Arghhhh! It's so annoying! The city is killing me with its shining light! And you, why are you there? Hello, you're already dead! Why are they doing this to you?!" I yelled.
I am so annoyed with this. The city, it still lives, eventhough there are people who are dying.
P.s this is about my love for the city, Kuala Lumpur and my dedication to those we lost during the 2020 pandemic
My scarf was not good on that day, it went back and it was a hectic to wear it properly. The wind blew it.
Coming back to the reality, and I saw these skinny looking girls. So obsessed with #Dontrushchallengetiktok. So fetish with their outfits of the day. (OOTD). Some cute girls took photos with the Llaollao yogurt.
I waved at the girl at the counter of the yogurt outlet. She said "5 more minutes!"
There I waited for her break time. She sat in front of me, reaching out for me. "I miss you babe! Ten years, where have you been?"
" I was at Australia, doing my studies. How about you darling? Are you a manager, now?"
She was about 5'6 and her body as thin as a stick. She was always a small curvy size girl. With her melodic voice, brown hair, pleated shawl, she once was a strong girl. Though she only had SPM for her studies, and never did she want to continue studying, she was a nice and independent woman. She was promoted to become the manager with her 3 years experience in FnB management. I was so proud of her.
"Well, a manager is only for a small outlet. Don't talk about me Talk about you. What makes you come back? After all these years we have been persuading you, and watching you crying your eyes out?"
" Only to visit my hometown, Kuala Lumpur. It is still the city of neon lights. Even after the pandemic on 2020, it still survives."
I said while holding onto her hands even tighter, livelier and happier.
" I know right. The pandemic almost killed us. We had to restrict our movements, we couldn't even go out to meet our homies, not even to go out for a walk. This city used to be a zombie land. During the pandemic, I still could feel it was dying. We would cry for outdoor activities. You can see now that we survived the pandemic and Kuala Lumpur, it never dies." Hannah reminisced the pandemic influenza that we had ten years ago.
We had yogurt and cookies for our dinner.
She mentioned our friends, Mia, Anne, and Emily.
"Mia is now the doctor in the forensic department, doing her research for biology related i dont know what.
Anne is the accountant for Maybank and Emily is getting married next month. Are you coming, babe?"
That is also another reason for me to come back to Kuala Lumpur.
I always desire to be here. To stay here forever.
I was born here, I rose and fell here. I was used to being called a spoiled brat Klite, as I enjoyed fancy hipster cafes, fast food and spent a lot on shopping unimportant goods.
"Well, this outlet used to be Lovisa and before, it was a Victoria Secret's outlet over there. We used to buy stuff from Lovisa. I can see that you're still wearing your necklace, babe!" Hannah yelled as she saw my necklace.
We spent an hour there. She had to get back to her shift. I was wondering, if I could spend some time traveling back in time. " I need to go, babe. See you when I see you!" I kissed her and she couldn't stand it. Her tears came down her cheeks. She had me promise her to come back again. I couldn't say anything.
I went down the alley in Jalan Hang Tuah. I saw the pedestrian street that was the only pathway to the mall, and now it has an upgraded elevator towards the mall and people do not have to walk anymore.
It was late at 12:30am. A woman, alone on this street. You might think it's dangerous. For me I would be careful and enjoy this moment as I walked towards Jalan Starhill / Bukit Bintang.
I was sad. I was empty. I was lonely. I hope it would rain today. Because I wanted to cry. 10 years ago, I lost my time, work and studies... because of the pandemic. But the worst part is that I lost you. Everyone loves you, you're the best singer in Malaysia! Taylor Henderson, the youngest singer that is now only a legend and a memory for us to remember.
10 years ago, I lost you. Hit-and-run by the irresponsible man who was drunk. They just punished him with a 6 months in jail. What a lawless law we had! I miss you and you will never come back.
I saw you, on the advertisement on the top of the building. The city feels the same. Even with or without you.
"Arghhhh! It's so annoying! The city is killing me with its shining light! And you, why are you there? Hello, you're already dead! Why are they doing this to you?!" I yelled.
I am so annoyed with this. The city, it still lives, eventhough there are people who are dying.
P.s this is about my love for the city, Kuala Lumpur and my dedication to those we lost during the 2020 pandemic
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