So I just found out that my brother left Sabah for Sarawak today.

(okay, maybe I kind of forget that he's leaving today because well, I kind of busy with myself these days)

My youngest brother will have to celebrate his birthday away from home this time.

Never mind, he'll get used to it :)

Anyway, had a little chat with Mum through Viber just now.

I asked her whether she cried when she sent off Bibi just now, but she didn't really reply to what I asked her. 

But hey, judging from past experiences; there were two cases:

1. When we sent off Wawan to Perak for the first time in the airport, I said to Mum "oh Mum will start crying after this", and she started to cry in front of the departure gate. My siblings and I were trying to get tissues so that she could wipe her tears off and gave Wawan a proper hug and goodbye. We did have a good laugh after that, because Mum was actually trying hard to control her tears, and when I pointed out that she would start crying after Wawan left, all hell broke loose and she cried. Well.

2. When Mum and Dad sent me off to Russia for the first time in KLIA. This time when it was time for us to go to the waiting hall, parents said goodbye to each other to their children; and I, again said to Mum in a joking manner "okay, don't start crying here Mum", she started to cry. Well, thank God she had tissues with her this time since I didn't have any, and I was the one who ended up comforting her before I left. I smiled and hugged her tightly, "Oh don't worry, I'll be back before you know it." I waved goodbye and went down the escalator.

It was my fault for pointing out the fact that she was trying hard not to cry, but I guess it is the feeling that every mother will get every time she sends off her children to study.

Therefore, verdict? I think Mum did cry. But maybe she was stronger than last time, since she cried when she sent two of her children off to study.

One thing, the house will feel emptier, now that one by one leaves the house and only comes back once or twice a year (and maybe during Raya holidays).

I love it when everyone is back at home, at least the dining table will be very noisy with all people talking about their lives. Oh, and good food will be cooked and served by Mum :) home cooked food is always the best you know? I just missed those days when we all used to be together under one roof and watched television together, fighting over the Astro remote.

It's okay Mum :) we'll be all back and let's go hang out at some Mamak restaurant and eat roti canai XD

♥ nina.sha ♥