It has been exactly a year since the 13th of March 2008 since Ruby and I made a vow to be faithful to each other. I am glad that this 'declaration' happened in my backyard of Pulau Tikus, where I come from in Penang and has created a very big part of me.
When the question was directed to her, she paused for a moment, smiled and said "Yes". That is the fondest memory I have of that moment. We were having dinner at the Western Food shop near my home. The Western Food shop is actually my neighbours house. I was so happy because I was really fallen for her.
Well, so what can I say so far?
I love Ruby. Love to me can be defined as the psychological and emotional attachment to someone special in your life that makes you feel high up above the clouds! :) She is too kind, honest, helpful and to me, everything. Ruby is my support. I cannot imagine doing anything more without thinking of her and including her in my life. At my age then, I realized that inner beauty was the most important thing to me compared to physical looks and I was charmed by that within her. It was all about creating an invisible chain to each other. Ruby is beautiful to me in every aspect inside and out.
For us to cross paths would be the most unthinkable for many reasons. Reasons that are too deep to decribe. Trust me, it wasn't planned. It just happenned! However, it must have been something magical or may I say spiritual that brought us together.
My late grandmother always told me that I must find a good girl. My aunt in Spain prayed for me to get a good girl. My parents also are very protective over me and wanted a good girl for me. My best friend, Gan, prayed for me to find the right girl considering the years of friendship that we have been in together and how well we know each others ways. When Ruby came into my life, things changed for the better. They were so happy for me.
This year has been a moment of learning each other and knowing each other better. I have my traditional and sometimes narrow ways, goal oriented to the max to get things done and my values of being simple and humble. Never forgetting also to put God in front of us at all times.
I also admit, I do have my weaknesses and am not perfect. I do make mistakes here and there but I learn from them. Like any other couple, we do have our differences and I have to admit we express it openly! Haha! That is something new I have learnt and it is good because we know very well how each other feels at that particular moment. We are different but I guess this difference has brought attraction to each other. I have learnt so much from her and I hope she has learnt something useful from me other than cars. Haha!
Thankfully, Ruby has been patient with me all the way and I feel very blessed to come accross Ruby.
Although we are apart due to our work commitments, there is never a day that goes by that I never think of her or miss her. I wonder what she doing and where she is. I have picture of her curling up on her chair at her house to a good book. That image will be forever be embedded in my mind.
I will always remember the time when I was jobless for 4 months and Ruby was there for me, supporting me financially and emotionally during those trying times in getting a job especially when the economic crisis of 2008 hit. That was the worst/ lowest moment of my life being jobless. The stress was very much on her as well, hoping for me to get a job soon.
With all that I have mentioned, Ruby is precious to me. I care for her safety and ensures she is safe with any company where she goes. I am thankful for her friends and those that have been kind for looking out.
The Volvo 240 may be the ultimate dream in my life but the feeling of being in love with Ruby is the one that has topped it all other than my family.
For all that I have done wrong Ruby, I openly appologise for those short-comings and seek your forgiveness. Let us learn, share and grow together especially with the Christian faith. God bless us both in our journey of life! ;)
