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I received a hand-written letter.

Judging from the writing, I thought I was able to tell who sent it to me very easily.

It was from someone. Someone I have known before.

I was certain, 100% sure it was from her. 

Excited I tore the envelope and immediately threw it away.

Took out the letter and began to read it.

" It took you years to write this to me" 

I murmured. Had not started reading the content yet. 

That delighted I was. A bit frustrated as well. 

Had she sent it a bit earlier, I would have felt better.

A lot better. 

I read every sentence with a smile on my face. 

It was like I took a trip down memory lane. 

"Ngah, ngah" 

I could hear Mama calling for me.

I immediately stopped reading so that I could hide her letter, as she neared my room. 

Mama's voice echoed and became slightly louder than it was before. 

I squinted as the light went on, was not able to open my eyes completely.

'It's time for Sahur' said Mama.

It was that moment I realised it was a dream. 

My hope was shattered.

So was my happiness. 

Still I thanked God for that few-minutes happiness. Though it did not last or even worse was not real.

Happy Fasting, everyone!