Day 27 — The friendliest person you knew for only one day

Hi,
I dont even know your name.

The first and only time i saw you was years back. 10 years? more than that. maybe 13 years back, when i was 6. I was waiting for the school bus to arrive to bring me to the kindergarten. Together with me was my babysitter. We were waiting, and you came. You were on your way to the special school near my babysitter's place.

It's been a long time since i recall your appearance. Thinking back, you were dark, taller than me, and you had shoulder length hair. the first impression i had on you was you look rather feminine for a boy. You dont speak. you came with a smile, your grandma (or guardian, whoever she is) called you back when you walk towards me.

But you did not. i remembered you looked at me and smiled. and then you plucked me a hibiscus. Despite your smile and friendly look, i hesitated and did not accept your flower. My babysitter asked me to take it, so i reached out for the flower and accepted.. you smile broader.. And then, you walked away with your grandma towards the special school.

I was so happy for the flower. :) thanks.

Think back now, you might be autistic, or had a low IQ. but that doesnt matter to me because you showed me friendship with the flower. It was random but warm. I think that was the first time im being approached so easily by a stranger, and you did it well. It's been a long time since i think of you, but i never forget the smile you had on your face. And, i dont know whehter you're a malay or chinese, because you look dark, but your grandma speaks hokkien.

Yours,
Wen Yi