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1984: Sesudah Subuh (After the Dawn)

Jalan Ampang // 10 Jan 2010 // by AM // 12 people like this story
How are you doing Bang? It's been so long since I came to visit, I know. I've actually been a bit reluctant to come, because I have bad news: my parents don't approve. They simply don't want me to have that kind of life. They say I would be throwing away my future. Even though they know who you are, and they know you're my hero, they still say you're a bad influence. "Do you want to end up like him?" my father said, he was so angry. Can you believe that?

They want me to be an accountant instead. Honestly, can you see me as an accountant? I guess I will have to follow their wishes, at least for now. I will be flying away to university next week and won't be able to visit you that often. But you will always be in my doa.

I will continue to write and practice on my own. They can't stop me from doing that, surely. Because I want to show them, and everyone else, that your life was not in vain. Thank you. And kirim salam to Kak Saloma also. At least she is able to keep you company now.
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