Yesterday was Aili’s birthday. We had a small gathering at her room, much to her surprise!! We bought a cake for her- Secret Recipe’s Chocolate Banana, and some chips and drinks.

The plan was Shasha and Za would be in Aili’s room, wished her birthday at midnight and straightaway to bed, off the lights and all. Meanwhile, me- Qad- Qzai- Miza and Aisyah had gathered in Mint’s room (neighbour to Aili) with the cake and all. All the while, I was nervous~ I always am in times of surprises. So around 12.10 we quietly went to her room, with candles and cake, and just when Aili opened the door to Mint’s usual knock-at-night, and she was really taken by surprise!!! Then came the birthday song and wishes and laughters and yes, the yummy yummy cake!!

The climax of the birthday ‘party’ was a pact all nine of us made. To meet again in 10 years’ time at a fixed place and appointed time~ No matter where we will be or what we will be doing, we are to meet to fulfil this bond which had been made. And I will remember this day, of this bond, of this pact. Insya Allah, we will meet. It’s actually something to look forward, I think everyone should have this pact with their friends. I’m already wonderingwhatwould all of us be, who our husbands would be, the children we will have. Ok, I’m getting excited already!! Now I can’t wait for that special day!!! It somewhat bring us all closer.

I can’t wait for that day. Insya Allah, all of us would have accomplished the best in our lives.