Kahwin Kahwin

"Congratulations Brother!"

I looked up to Umran, "For what?"

Still smiling, Umran replied, "You got married recently right?"

"No, not me. It's the other guy - Ammar. If it was me I would've invited you."

And that short conversation marks the start of days discussing about marriage. Truly, love is in the air in IIUM. Three of my friends got married recently - two of them was my classmate, the other one is my colleague in club.

It's sweet to see that the couples that I knew from matriculation days got married although I didn't attend any. But then, it's also a bitter reminder of the couples which didn't make it especially when they seemed so passionate before.

Me: Do you know Qayyum and Wani got married?

Anip: Huh, I didn't even know that they have any special relationship before. Is there any event that get them together.

Me: Ha, that would be the Taaruf Week way back in 2005. You were part of it right?

Anip: Well, I don't see anything that suggests that.

Me: Well, after Taaruf Week several times I saw them meeting up wearing the same color. That's a strong indication. Furthermore, the high committee in Taaruf Week do call them Abah and Mama.

Then, meet up with Yazid - the ustaz.

Yazid: Bob (he call me that), I got married recently.

Me: Congratulations, when was that?

Yazid: The solemnation was after Eid-ul-Fitr, we are having the reception next month. Anyway, when are you getting married?

Me: Huh, I didn't even have a candidate for that.

Yazid: If you want, I can get you one.

Me: Haha, then it will be according to your criteria.

Yazid: No, you tell me what your criteria is. I can introduce you with Sis. YYYY from Econs or Sis. ZZZZ from Law. Tell me what you want.

Me: Don't know, one thing for sure I need someone who can keep up with constant travel and prepare to live out of the norm. Haha, I don't give it much thought. Anyway, I'm in love with book projects for the coming year. I'll get back to you when the time comes.

Yazid: You have a big house but live alone, while my wife and I rents a small room.

Me: Well, life isn't perfect. Each of us got different things.

Because of constant discussion about this topic, it even got into my dream!