wind flower: island in the sun

it was the fifth day of aidilfitri.

it rained after dawn. cooling and refreshing. leaves sparkled anew. the grass laden with millions of glittering diamonds. it was so beautiful.

she went to fetch the 'island boy' who will be facing upsr in september.

on the way to his house she saw that the padi fields were golden with rice kernels ready for harvest! and by the footpath were numerous wild flowers in various hues from yellow, lilac, white, deep pink to indigo. they were so tiny yet so lovely. she captured them joyously in her phone.

back at her home she made him do past years' questions. one after another.

she corrected some mistakes he made, drumming it into him the correct way to answer questions. after a few hours she sent him back home to his island in the sun with a big packet of soya bean, a bun and fried chicken as well as 2b pencils, pens, erasers, sharpeners and a ruler.

she hoped he would do well in the exams. if he scores 5as, it would be possible to apply for a place in boarding school.

then he would be able to concentrate on his studies better in a more conducive environment, with better facilities etc.

right now he lives with his grandmother in a tiny house on the island in the sun.....