Al-Amin fastened his seatbelt as the driver started the car engine. He then remembered to check his flight ticket—yes, a flight to Malaysia.
It was a decision he never would have considered earlier. Al-Amin worked as a tailor in a small town near his village, a 15-minute bicycle ride away. Riding his bicycle to work was his weekday routine.
As Al Amin recalled his childhood, he remembered how Sanjana would come to his house every day to help his mother. Sanjana's family was very poor, so she decided to work to support her family.
By the age of 15, Al Amin no longer saw her coming to his house. He was curious but never asked his mother about it. Although they didn't talk much, Sanjana would always throw him a beautiful smile whenever they made eye contact.
Al Amin checked his phone again. A few days ago, he never would have thought of flying to Malaysia. He was dedicated to his career in this small town. But Sanjana's letter changed everything. It was the letter that made him decide to leave.
"Dear old friend, I have been away from you for almost seven years.
Since I left our town, I have thought about writing this letter to you. I'm doing fine here in Malaysia.
But a day without seeing you makes my heart feel incomplete.
I took this risk to open my heart to you and am waiting for your reply.
It took me seven years to have the courage to write this letter to you. And I can wait another seven years for your answer.
Whatever your decision is, it's all up to you. As I open my heart to you, I will accept your decision with an open heart.
Thank you for your time.
Sanjana
Diamond Complex
BBB, Malaysia"