Trailed By Love

I'm not kiddin'.

Was taking my usual route to work when, with a slight slowdown in traffic, I glanced behind. I noticed an old green car through the rear view mirror. Not a very common sight in KL city during peak hours. Many zoom along in their Hondas, Toyotas, BMWs and driver-chauffeured SUVs. Sure, you'll find a number of Protons and Peroduas but comparatively, old old cars are rare.




Curious, I squinted and tried to steal a glance at Old Green Car's driver and passenger. It was then that I was greeted by the most heartwarming sight.

It was an elderly couple.
Nothing special there, right?

Yep, nothing special except for the fact that they were laughing and joking with one another right there in the middle of the jam! Isn't that sweet?! That's incredibly rare these days! And you know, the old man had a totally adorable face. Loved his smile. The kind that lighted up his whole face, Sunshine Style.


I actually tried to get you guys a good picture of him but the reflection of light on the windscreen always got in the way so you'll just have to take my word for it. Haha. I tried till the aunty started staring daggers at me. *gulp* You can see it in the pic above. I'll zoom in for ya. Look below.

Haha. She must have been thinking,
"What the heck is this girl doing?"
(IF she speaks England, that is.)

Don't worry aunty, I don't go for taken men.
You can keep him all to yourself.

*grin*

Oh oh! And I noticed one thing: Both of them were still wearing their wedding bands! The uncle had his hands on the steering wheel so I saw instantly. I then turned my attention to the aunty. Hmmm. A bit harder, this one. She was gesturing so animatedly that her hands were flying here and there. I really had to focus all my power and energy into spotting her wedding band.

And then, I saw it.

She also pakai!

Awww. So touching. I mean, I'll bet they've been married for at least half a century PLUS a decade or two, right? The uncle looked about 80 (possibly 85) while the aunty looked like she was approaching it. Even so, through my rear view mirror, their relationship looked super solid. Sure, they looked old and wrinkled. But their love breathed and gave off an air of freshness. Like they were young lovers sharing a drive about town and giggling madly at each other's jokes. Haha. I remember those days.

Sigh.

What a perfect start to my day.

I got to enjoy the view for about 3km or so,
and then a lousy yellow taxi ruined it all.

Hmmph. Block my view only.