Picture capturing moments

Hartini is a cheerful and bright person, who dreams to be a model someday. I met her when we were in ITE. first impression of her was she being a busybody kind of person, and always nags at the smallest things but actually she's a nice person with ambitious dreams. And since im interested in photography, i asked her to be my model and maybe, could pile up her portfolio in modeling. She was excited! On the day of shoot, she came, dress beautifully shines among all the people around. My jaw dropped. With nicely done makeup and fashionable clothing, she said

"how do I look?"

I was speechless, and then said " you're ....you're....gorgeous. beautifully gorgeous. "

I admire her as a friend though as i think cherishing a close friend will last longer than a boy/girl relationship. We became close friends after since.

One fine day, things changed. She starts being quiet in class, and i knew something isnt right. I asked her if she is okay, she nodded. Being concern, i bought her panadol pills and thought she will get better. It turn out worse. She began to start getting dizzy and i accompanied her home, skipping our class. We've reached to her void deck when she suddenly faints. I panic, grab her phone inside her back and find her contacts to call her home. The house phone rang, but no response. I cant just wait there with her, so i lift her up and carry to her home.

At home, she went conscious and asked me for water. I went to the kitchen and gave her the water. She asked me what happened, and i explain to her. She looked pale and weak. Soon later, her mom reached home from work. And was shocked to see me in the house with her. She shouted

" HEY! WHO ARE YOU?1 GET OUT OF THE HOUSE NOW!"

i was terrified. I tried to explain to her but she wouldnt want to listen. I just went out of the house, feeling down. After all my effort helping her, thats what i get in return. I went back home and tried calling her, but couldnt reach.

Didnt seen her in school for a week, and no calls from her, i went to her house. Knocking on the door, i heard the television inside playing. I knew someone is inside. So i shouted " Tini, its me, Sufi..could you please open the door? are u feeling better now? " when he mom opens the door. She said " sorry i shouted at you the other day, come in,come in.." with her soft voice. I came inside, and she told me that Hartini had a high fever due to her poor diet. She wanted to look slimmer, and have a "model's body look ". Thats the reason why she's being weak now. Me being curious, I went into her room and i saw her looking like this.

With tissues spread all over, with black eyes, her covering herself with blanket shivering in coldness. Looking at her shivers, i took a photo of her. I sat beside her, whispering " hey, like i've promised, i'll help you not just in studies, but everything else. Please eat your medicine and get well soon okay? We can have another photoshoot." She smiled. I felt relieved after that, and warn her to have a proper diet. As she's already have that "model figure". she nodded and we pinky promised.

Few weeks later, she got well and as i promised her, we went for another shoot and this time, she eats more than she usually does. Thats how best friends should act for one another. Not just best friends. Any friends will do. Its just another thing in life you have to have, friendship.