It came from the police. The phone call... He dropped the phone on the floor with eyes of disbelief and heart filled with confusion, fear and sorrow. The world came crashing down on him. Everything now seemed meaningless and black. He stood up, put his hands on his face and looked through the window. He muttered, "sorry..." and cried. His wife and children... were gone... forever...
As the man's wife struggled to hold on to her children, the ship sinked cruelly into the depths of the sea. Even then, she blamed not her husband for she loved him so much. She could only moan the misfortune that had beset upon her children and herself. Even in her vain hoping that at least her children would be saved, she knew that no one would survive the freezing waters of the sea. The waves battered the ship relentlessly and in the end, it gave way.... Sinking into the dark, cold realm below....
Tears streamed down his cheeks again as he witnessed the passing of time in front of him. The inevitable cruelty and condemnation that had beset upon him. The robbing of his precious from him. It was too much to bear... But there's nothing he could do to correct those mistakes. He neglected his family.. Neglected what they truly wanted from him as a husband and a dad... But now, they were gone... Never again those smiles will be seen and laughters be heard... No more... As he bemoans his lost, he took a step further towards the edge of the building... "Sorry" was the last word he said... And into the streets below, he flew....
p.s... I don't know how to put it but this story just comes to my mind. It's a reminder to us all that life isn't all about what we are doing or dreaming... But most important it's about the people around us and those who love and care for us. Wealth is but a very temporary luxury we can have. Fame is but a mere white elephant. Family is moon of the night, lighting up the dark. They are the ones who will support, love and care and adore us. Friends are the stars that makes the sky beautiful. They are the ones who lighten up our lives, colour our days with laughters and stand by us through it all... Don't ignore them. Don't neglect them. Love them... With all your heart and soul... They might be here today but gone tomorrow.... Until then... Take this chance to say... I love you...
p.p.s To the 3 UTARians... James Khor Wan Kai, Yew Shy Gin and Yew Ghim Chnieh, this story is dedicated to you... I don't know any of you but you reminded us all that appreciation and care for our loved ones are very important... Finally... Rest In Peace... Good bye....
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