Secret Crush

Her name is Marzie, I knew her while pursuing A-Level program. She was a MUCIA student. We both studied at PPP/ITM Seksyen 17 and stayed in Seksyen 18. The first time I saw her was during hostel orientation week in 1990. Among the crowd, she and her three other beautiful friends caught my attention. She's very fair with long black hair, looks like a bollywood beauty when she smiles. She's so stunning!!. During the last orientation night, everyone had to perform on stage. My team chose to sing and dance to "Pretty Woman" and my eyes just can't stop looking at her while on stage. Few weeks later I found her room, facing mine at the opposite block. Her room is visible from my balcony and kitchen window. She was rarely around. The only time I could catch a glimpse of her was at night.

I don't know why but I wanted to get to know her. However I don't have the courage to approach her, felt nervous whenever she's around. Late one night when everyone was asleep, I decided to leave a note under her door, signed off with the name “Phantom”. I can’t remember what was written but it was a simple note of compliments. Sent a few but none was replied. It was a bad idea, I pushed the wrong button and scared her away instead. She moved to the top floor at different entrance.

My second attempt was during Valentine’s Day in 1991. Instead of customised Valentine Card, I made her a Garfield figure out of foam, decorated with colored-paper and outlined with marker. He was holding a pink heart with a message “Be My Valentine”. That was one of the creative talents I had in those days. She was surprised to see me in front of her room that night with a 3ft Garfield staring at her. When I briefly said that it was meant as a gift, she smiled and complimented me for being creative. Her kind words played in my mind the whole night. That was our first chat, a very brief one. Since then, I felt more confident to approach her. Although we may not exchange a lot of words but her sweet smile was good enough for me.

The 2nd time I went to her room was when promoting my selection of mini roll-on perfumes. Her friends invited me in and ‘interrogated’ me for a while. She must have confided in them about my interest in her. I don’t feel awkward, just interested to get to know them as well. They offered me a drink which I doubt it was "water" but I politely declined. Before I left, she ordered fruity scent perfume, apple flavor. When A-Level exam was finally over in 1992, I wanted to see her for the last time but she already left as her exam break started earlier. So, I made her a mix tape of songs and left in her mailbox. They're mostly RnB songs and Masterpiece by Atlantic Starr is definitely one of them. I'm not sure if the tape finally reached her.

After 15 years, I found her again through Friendster. She's lovely as ever. Only now I know she loves cats and collects miniature perfume. That explains why she loves the Garfield figure I made her and bought the roll-on perfume. Perhaps I managed to charm her in some ways. I'm glad I did those things even though she may not recall them.

Happy Birthday Marzie … among the Beautiful Girls that I’ve known, you are the Masterpiece of all.

M - Masterpiece describes her Beauty … she's so Lovely

A - Affectionate in her own way

R - Romance runs in her Soul … her words are a touch of gold

Z - Zest drives her to quest for only the best

I - Irresistible … Adorable … Desirable

E - Ecstatic smile ... such an Elegant style

XOXO