The shutters were half-open at the new shop lot in the bustling heart of SS2, Petaling Jaya. Inside, the air

The rain had just stopped over the Kuala Lumpur skyline, leaving the city in that rare, shimmering grey twilight. From

It wasn’t wrapped in paper.It wasn’t tied with a ribbon.And it didn’t look like something meant to sit quietly on

The bouquet sat quietly by the window, red roses gathered closely together, wrapped in soft white layers that felt calm

The bouquet stood quietly beneath the window, its red roses deep and steady against the soft glow of the afternoon

The Christmas tree had already been standing in the corner of the living room for days, its lights blinking softly

The Christmas tree was already lit when Evelyn finally sat down, the soft glow reflecting off ornaments she had unpacked

The bouquet did not look like something meant for a grand occasion. There were no flowers in full bloom, no

The oranges arrived just after noon, their bright colour cutting through the quiet of the living room like a small

For the first time in months, Jia Qin sat alone at her small dining table in KL, sunlight spilling over