Do you know what the best thing to say, when a close friend tells you that her father died last night? Hmmm.. Sorry?
I was home yesterday when I got the news from one of my great, great friend. She told me that her father died yesterday and I was gobsmacked. I have no idea what else to say except, sorry. And that was it. I wasn't sure the 'sorry' part actually refer to the news or because I had given her a list of stuff I want her to get for me before she informed me the news. But either way, I should have said better than that. Frankly, I was sad. And when I'm sad, I run out of words. I couldn't say '
kesian kau' because it's just inappropriate. And I couldn't say anything funny either. I really don't want to make her sadder than she already was. So really, is there any better words to say?
She told me a few details that I need to know and then, asked me to tell others to pray for arwah. And I did that. But still, I felt useless. She sounded so calm and I just don't wanna spoil that. She's always this strong independent person, I know. But somehow, no matter how strong people can be, deep deep down, they might get hurt when losing someone they love. So, I guess, she needs that space for a while; a no-question-moment.
To anyone who care enough, pray for arwah please. That's all I'm asking.
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