The night was a bit warm... I was tired and restless, couldn't sleep in my room bcoz ayah is still working with the 'bilik pengantin'. It was really beautiful when it was done! SO I end up sleeping in the living room! Kata mak "nanti acik kotorkan bilik tu!!" hahaha...ape2 je la, nak menyambut menantu dia yang comel lote nih, paham je la...

My head was everywhere as I lay down in the living room-lights out. How am I gona start the next day as planned 6 months ago!? My laptop was next to me and I was just browsing around trying hard not to think about tomorrow. Don't want to have that extra pressure building up. It’s not about the commitment; it’s more of the Tok Kadhi... Hahaha, who doesn't? Lepak2 je la...

I didn't realise it was already morning. Slowly I woke up and sit down, still wrapped under the comforter. I saw ayah n mak's shadow across the upper wall running around doing things. Mak was a bit busy, I don't know doing what. We are not the host, but she kept on stressing that we are a host on behalf of Zuraidah's family on our side. We have to make sure that they are well taken care of too... Well, that’s the 1st lesson I learn that morning-sempat lagi mak lecture aku...Maklumlah... I'm her 1st 'anak bujang yang nak kawin'. She always tries hard to make a good impression. That’s mak... Ayah is as cool as always.

I went to the washroom, cleanup myself and wudhu' for Subuh prayer, then read the Yaasin. According to mak, it will help you to calm down and clear your thoughts. Soon after, the breakfast was ready. Eat first; otherwise there goes my baju nikah... :)

The entourage slowly arrives starting with my cousins, family friends. Syukur Alhamdulillah that I have soooo many people that I can celebrate D-Day with... And there goes the quiet morning. Laughter, chatters, foods, kids. All these really help clear my head.Pakcik Awi-my neighbour helps me getting ready; especially with the sampin hehehe...I tell you its very tricky.

And so its 945am. The entourage was ready to make a move, straight to Masjid Tengku Kelana Jaya Petra. I have to wait for my Zuraidah to get ready. Didn't hear a peep from her- I got worried, so I called and she said "nak keluar dah?? awalnye..xsempat nak siap lagi ni!"hmm, it’s ok. I wanted her to look nice too..

As soon as everyone left, we decided to make a move to the bride's house- Honda City Convoy!!! The morning suddenly becomes a bit warm and I got a bit restless when the clock hits 1025am and she is not down yet! As I waited patiently in the car I saw a glimpsed of her from the rear view mirror. She went straight into the car-Dang, I couldn't get a good look at her! It’s ok maybe later.

When we arrive at the mosque PaPa came to us " Eh, tau tak kadhi dah tunggu kat atas!?". HoH..MaPuH Aku!!! I ran up the stairs so that I can meet him and say sorry. Again I miss to look at her! Its ok..Maybe later.

Alhamdulillah the Tok Kadhi was very nice smiling patiently at the front row of the mosque. I couldn't notice anything else, full focus to the ceremony.

I was really cherishing every moment that is passing by. I can only hear my heart beat, the kadhi's voice and the heavy chatters from the women's side! (bising btol!)...Anyway, my palm was cold and sweaty,can't wait to get it over with!

As he reach out for my hand.. We rehearsed 1st to get the right words in order. And so it begins..As I pronounce the Akad, it really felt that I have officially takes the responsibility to take care and love Zuraidah forever as much and more than her parents did. With one shot, we were pronounce husband and wife.Slowly I can feel blood flows again, palms became rossie as my heart blooms blissfully.. It's all done..

Now makan time..

"Urgghh.. pening nye kepala ni!" That was one tiring day..I was looking for panadol in the kitchen as we are getting ready to go to her folk's place. I was hungry and head was aching! Her cousins were there when we arrive,"ok, act normal!" Her mum offered some dinner. As you all know, I just can't say no to food and plus, our last meal was at 12 noon!Itu pun makan malu2,main2,gelak2,greeting guests. It was not a proper meal. Anyway, we manage to make small chat with the guests before we retire.

"Segan nye.. zue dah ajak naik atas ni,rehat.orang sume kt bawah lg. kang nampak benor gelojoh!! tiba2 datang rumah,makan,borak2, tdo.." but my head was aching!! So we excused ourselves, showered, pop the pill and sleep. Loooong day tomorrow!

Oh ya.. nothing happen, gua penat.. hahahah!

She got up early to rearrange the teddy bear. My head was still ringing when I hit the shower. We didn't have time for breakfast after that.Lots of stuff to be loaded in the car for our reception that night in concorde shah alam ( and also i woke up late.my bad!) We were everywhere before we hit the road towards shah alam. We manage to have a look at the spot to put our signboards. Would like to thank Abang Z n Amin for helping us completing the task!-the signboard was taken out by MBSA later that evening.. :(

We proceed to the Ballroom to sort out the rehearsal. Jimmy was there and then comes Khairul and Farzanah- the Best Man and Bride’s Maid. Sorting out slideshow, arranging the door gift on the tables, table markers. Alhamdulillah, lots of happy helpers for the tasks.

And then comes the most waited moment - Day 2 of our next Costumes!! We have another 2 to wear, the Kelantanese’ and the Johorian’s.

Time for another fun activities..!!

It has been 11 years since I first met him… and like he said, our cinta monyet ended quite abruptly back then… hey, he had SPM to think about and mine was the year after! We went separate ways after high school… I for one was stamped and posted all the way to Penang… and after a total of 5 long years, I finally got my bachelors degree and became an engineer in Intel Penang…

It was then when our acquaintance was relived. His working trips gave us a chance to catch up and simply hang out… But even then, our relationship was pretty much limited to just being friends… It took me another 3 years before I finally decided to come back home… and honestly, despite of what others had said, it was one of the best decisions I had ever made…

It took him awhile to ask me out and it took me even longer to say yes… But as soon as I did, everything blossomed and fell right into its proper place…
Our first outing was accompanied by his adorable siblings… And as weird as that might sound, it was actually very meaningful… and I felt accepted and at home almost immediately… The thing he did that got to me was a daily trip to an amusement park… Well, unlike other girls who adore candle light dinners or memorable theatrical shows, I go berserk when it comes to these sorts of recreation activities… We ran, jumped, slide, submerge and almost drowned… but hey, wouldn’t have wanted it in any ways differently… And then it sparked…!

The weird thing is… no obstacle actually came in our way… Alhamdullilah, both of us were accepted into each other’s family without any qualms. We learn and loved each other’s characters, habits and imperfections brilliantly… Our relationship bloomed into something so magical at its on pace (which by the way can be said to be really fast!!)…

And after months and months later, he finally asked me to be his girlfriend… I obviously said NO… yer ah… ajak orang couple macam ajak orang keluar makan cendol… ader ker patut through IM… tak best langsung! Hahahha…
And a few more months and months later, only after the third try, I say OKlah… hehehe… But even so, deep down, we know that declaration was just a mere formality… We were already so very blissful being together…

We got engaged early of February (don’t even let me start on how he proposed to marry me!)… It was intended to be a small, lovey-dovey ceremony but ended up to be quite extravagant… I’m not complaining… it was indeed one of the best days of my life… simply beautiful…

Now, with less than 6 months to go, I am eager to tie up the knots… leaving some behind to venture out into new ideas… with my one and only… with my sayang… with my abang… with you!! you!! you!!!

I love you more than you can imagine… I love you more than you will ever know…

The happiest girl in town,
-zue-