StigMa Lea (ENGLISH/MALAY SUB) | Drama Melayu | Mother's Day Telemovie 2023

One thing that I learnt about life. Life is not as hard as you think it is. If I'm poor, there are others who are poorer. If I'm sad, I will just cry my heart out. If I'm tired, I will rest. I'm human, after all, right? -Papa! -Papa! Papa! Lily, Akim. Papa and Mama are getting divorced. We can't stay together anymore. Mama will stay here, in Singapore. Papa will stay in Birmingham. So, we would like the both of you to choose who you want to stay with. Huh? I don't know. I want to stay with Papa.

No! The best decision is both of you to stay with me. What? But my friends are all there! Papa! Help me, Papa! Calm down, Akim. We will see how it is. In six months to a year, if you still cannot adapt yourself... maybe you can stay with me. Mak! Why are you wet? I want to perform the Zohor prayer. Didn't you pray earlier? Not yet. You did. This is the third time, Nyai. It's okay. You go and pray but this is the last time, okay? We will eat after that, okay? Ma, Nyai's condition is worsening as

days go by, right? She can't remember many things. What if one fine day, she can't remember you? Please do not say such things. You have to be very patient when dealing with people with dementia. You have to promise me. You have to take care of me when I am old in the future, okay? Do you like it? I bought it for you in Milan. That's the model that you wanted, right? Yes! Thank you, my beloved husband, for getting this limited edition bag for me. When are you free? I want to book an appointment

with the gynae. I just entered the house. You are already asking me about the gynae. I think we should take a break from this matter. It makes me stressed. It makes me more stressed, you know. We don't have much time. I wish to have my own child. Okay, okay. Let's discuss this another day. I want to rest. New year, new leaf. New home, new school. New life. For me, even though I was overseas for 15 years, it is not a problem. Unlike Lily and Akim. They know Singapore only when we come to visit.

Abang! Abang! Hey, what's the matter? Lily, what happened? It's Abang. He refuses to help me clean up. And he doesn't allow me to enter his room. Akim! Abang! Mama's calling you. Can't you hear? It's okay. Mama, where is Sasha? I have no idea. Where did you put her? Maybe, she's inside. Let's go! There she is! Keep her in the room, okay? Mama, when are you going to continue the story about Sasha? It's been a while since we read bedtime stories. I know, but now we're busy shifting, right? I have

to do a lot of things. I haven't unpacked the boxes. Abang doesn't want to help out. Tonight, okay? I promise. Meanwhile, please prepare your school stuff first. School starts tomorrow. Check your schedule, okay? Remember, bring only what is needed. Okay! -Are you Lily's mother? -Yes, I am. These are Lily's. Did she bring all these? Not only did she bring them, she even wore them after recess. Stylish! She can't bring these to school. Lily, we have read the school handbook, right? There is a gui

de on what can and cannot be worn. It's so boring, Ma. Why does everyone have to wear the same? Colourful is nice, right? True, but you need to follow the school rules. If you wish to wear colourful accessories, you can do so after school. No issues. Sorry, Teacher. She's used to being home-schooled. There are no rules like these at home. It's okay. I understand. But just help to remind her, okay? Okay, sure. We make a move first. Thank you. Have you apologised? I'm sorry, Teacher. Remember, if

you bring or wear them again, I would have to confiscate them from you. Let's go. Thank you. -Mama, I want my hair band! -Now? Okay. Take this. Only after school, okay? Let's go! This, too? You're sneaky! You brought all these without my knowledge. Don't do it again, okay? -Is it nice? -Wow! It's as if we're in Birmingham. What is it that I can't do? Everything cannot! Hello, hello! Hold on! Hold on! Hey! What is this? Oh my. Sorry, sorry. I forgot you had something behind. Refused to give me my

things, sent me halfway! I can send you to the second location but you have to add it yourself in the app! But it's on the way, right? Taxis allow that, right? The problem is, I'm not driving a taxi and I don't do those extra services! You're bad! I want to lodge a complaint! Hey! Is there a need to record if you wish to lodge a complaint? Huh! Say what you wanted to say! Why? Are you scared? I'm not scared. You were recording me, right? Now, I will record you! Why? What is it that you're not h

appy with? Say it! Say it! -Yes, I'm unsatisfied. -Why? Say it, say it! Stop it! Stop it! If this issue goes viral, both of you will be ashamed. Stop! Okay, I will delete it. You delete it, too. All right, I will delete it. -Okay, I have deleted it. -Okay, it's settled. Next time, book a taxi! Don't inconvenience others! Lea? Kamaliah Shukri? Freda! Faridah Badron! When did you come back? On holiday? -No. -Hey, wait a minute. You have relocated here? -How are you, Akim? -Not good! I hate it here

! It's still new. It will be okay after some time. Mama will fetch you from school? No, I prefer to go back on my own. Hey! Are you blind? UK boy, you're arrogant. Yes, arrogant. He's anti-social too. Is he human or an alien? Get lost! Why are you back here? Relocation. Oh! Your husband is working here again? No, Papa is still there. Mama and Papa are divorced. That is why we're back here. -Lily! -Hey, it's fine. You know I'm a single mother too, right? How long have you been driving? It has bee

n eight years. Since my husband passed away. Sorry, I didn't know. It's okay. You have a child too, right? Girl, the same age as my son. Yes, Zura. She's independent now. It's easier for me if I want to go anywhere. Is it easy to drive a rental car? It's not bad. Good this is, it's flexible. Easier for me to send my daughter to school and my mother for her hospital appointment too. While waiting, I can do one or two rounds. It can cover the rental fees and petrol costs. It's good, right? It soun

ds good, right? Do you wish to try it out? I think you should. All right, I want to resume work. We meet again, okay? -Okay, okay. Sure, sure. -Goodbye, Lily! See you! -See you. -Goodbye, take care! Let's go. What should we have for lunch? On your left! On your left! It's one shot! It's one shot! Nice! Headshot. Nice! Okay, good. Keep going. No, no, no. Leave it, leave it. Come on, don't let it be. He's right there! He's right... What! Game over! Oh, no! You should have shot him. Guys, we should

get ready for practice. Wait, both of you need to go? There's a new guy whom we wish to check out for the band. New guy? Yes, you've been away for so long and you stopped jamming. -So... -So, you looked for a replacement? It's not like that. You know that I will be back, right? Okay, we need to go. See you again. Okay, Sasha. Today, we will be having spaghetti, okay? Oh! It looks delicious, right? Akim. Akim. Abang. I want to eat in front of the TV too. No, Lily. Eat at the dining table. But wh

y can Abang do it? Akim, eat here. -So, how was school? -Like that. Macam Like that, meaning? Please elaborate. I don't have any friends yet. Unlike at the previous school. I have to start anew with everything. New school, new house. Just now, my bandmates told me that they will find a new member to replace me. Basically, they kicked me out. Enough, Ma? You will get used to it. Okay, Abang? You have to learn how to adapt, okay? Yes, I've heard that too many times from you. Are there any new chan

ges, Ma? At least, we can prepare ourselves. Am I right, Lily? Actually, I thought of registering you for the weekend madrasah at the nearest mosque. Tomorrow you follow me, okay? We register. Atuk! Hey! Akim? -When did you reach? -A few months. You're just alone? There's Mama. Bapak! Do you work here? No. I just started volunteering at this mosque. You didn't inform me when you came back. -I thought of surprising you. -Oh. How long have you been back? Akim said it had been a few months. Yes, Pa

k. We are back here permanently. I thought of registering Akim for the weekend madrasah here. Where's the little one? Lily. She's still in school. Nasir? He didn't follow? No, Pak. He didn't follow. He's still in the UK. Oh! Okay, Pak. I'm going to register for Akim now. Oh! The office is there. Okay, thank you, Pak. Akim, go. -Dear. -Yes. Short flight, right? Yes, it's overnight. If I didn't ask you, you wouldn't tell me. I have uploaded all my schedules online, haven't I? Why didn't you check?

Most of the time, you will inform me personally, right? Okay, I have to go now. Wait. Let's take a photo. What for? Please smile. -Okay, goodbye. -Okay, bye. Have you gone out? You will fetch me, right? I'll be right here waiting. -How was it? Settled? -Yes. He will start his classes here next month. That's good. Since I bumped into you here, I would like to talk. I just moved house, so, your stepmother thought of having a housewarming. You have to come, Lea. I'll see how it goes, Pak. Just com

e for a while. It's fine. Bring your children to meet relatives. Furthermore, Mak has passed on. You do not have anybody. Please come. I will give you the address. If God permits, Pak. Akim, please eat. Your food is getting cold. I bought the non-spicy one for you. Why didn't you come clean with Atuk? I was afraid Atuk will be shocked. I will tell him later. When? When I'm ready. Akim, if you meet Atuk later at the mosque and he asks anything about Papa, just tell him Papa is overseas. Why are y

ou controlling what I say? It's not controlling. I'm just afraid that you will accidentally tell Atuk that Mama and Papa are divorced. Why can't you just be honest? It's not that. Just that... you like to dictate what I can or cannot do. Am I right? What do you mean? I don't understand why you're like this. You were fine in the past. Now that you're older, you have changed. You are always talking back to me. Can't you just listen to me? I used to listen to you but you didn't take notice. No. You

cannot stay with Papa. But why? I have changed, Ma. You said if I were to stay with Papa, I will play video games excessively. I have stopped that now. You said if I were to stay with Papa, I will spend lesser time studying. Now, I do my revision every day, Ma. I put in a lot of effort, Ma. After all that, I still can't stay with Papa? Papa is working! He can't take care of you! Papa can't take care of me or you don't allow it? This is a mutual decision between us. Please don't rebel. You stay

with Mama. You cannot find other jobs? Work in a restaurant or in the office? Why? Are you ashamed of me driving a rental car? No, it's just that your driving is bad. Excuse me! -Ouch! -I'm sorry, kids. Ma, Lily wants to vomit. You really have to go back to driving class, Ma. Hey! It's not so bad, okay. I need to find income, Akim. This job is flexible. It's also convenient for me to send and fetch Lily from school. I have time to cook, do housework and run errands. But you really have to improv

e your driving. Yes, I understand. I will be more careful. -Thank you. -Goodbye! Okay, we have reached. Thank you. What is this? You can even get lost when using GPS? -Hello. -How was it? Okay? Not bad. I have yet to familiarise myself with Singapore roads. I always get lost. Many roads and names of places have changed! It's okay, take it slow. You have GPS, right? That's why! GPS is unreliable. The signal's gone when I enter the tunnel. I was scolded by the passenger earlier. It happens. You ha

ve to see where you're heading to. After that, you have to see which exit to take when you're in the tunnel. That way, you can roughly know which exit to take. Okay. Thank you for the tip. I don't know how you can do this work for eight years now. I wanted to give up. Tired! Sleepy! When life gives you lemons, you make lemonade. Furthermore, what else can I work as, Lea? This is the most flexible job for single mothers like us. I feel that way, too. I have a booking. I have to go. -Can we meet l

ater? -Okay, okay. -Hey, drive safe. -All right. Okay, goodbye. Oh my, it's her! Hey! -Lea? Hey! -Gina! Hi! It's been a while since I last saw you. Aren't you in UK? You're not driving? My car is in the workshop for repair. So, I need to book rental cars for the next few weeks. How long have you been here? It has been more than six months. Oh, it's been a while. We should meet up for coffee. Catch up on old times. Ilyas, you and I. Because of you, I know Ilyas. Are you serious with me right now?

Don't tell me you're still sore at me over what happened. -Old story. -Yes, I have forgotten about it. How is he? He's okay, always busy. Back-to-back flights. I'm alone most of the time. Huh? Kids? We don't have children but it's fine. We're happy. Why are you driving private hire cars? -Where's Nasir? -Still in UK. Oh! In UK. But you're here? Wait, don't tell me... Lea, you're a divorcee? Hey! I'm not a divorcee. Single mother. It sounds better. You're a graduate, right? Why didn't you look f

or a job? What kind of work, Gina? I haven't been working for 15 years. Even if I do up my resume, I have one past job only. That too didn't last more than a year. I resigned. After that, I migrated. Follow Nasir. -Delivery! -Thank you! Just a drink? -You're not thankful? -Thank you. Oh, yes. I had to entertain her from Kaki Bukit to Jurong. Does she know? Your status now? Yes! That's what I'm clueless about. It's as if she could tell. Gina asked to meet over coffee. Please follow, okay? Only if

she's paying. How have your bookings been? Not many. Okay, I give you a tip. The best time is between 6 am and 10 am. That's the time people are heading to work. After that, you can take a break. You rent this car for a year? No, I don't dare. I rent for three months first. If I can't take it, I will return the car. Honestly, there are times I feel tired. Feel lonely too. How have you been thus far? Is there anyone in mind? Nothing serious thus far. It's not easy for me. I'm reminded of my late

husband every time I am about to meet someone. It's different when your husband passes away and when you are divorced. As for me, I do not want to look at his face, if possible. That's the reason why I can't seem to move on. I don't think I'm ready to be in a relationship. That's not my priority at the moment. Don't speak too soon. We wouldn't know our future. I'm saying this because... I just got to know someone. I feel that we are compatible. Flirtatious! How did you know this guy? Dating app

. Do you want to give it a try? I don't want! You're lying. Deep in your heart, you want to. -Don't spout nonsense. -I can read your smile. Ma, where are you? Lily is crying. I have to go. My daughter. We meet again, okay? -Are you okay? -Okay, okay, okay. -Thank you. -Next time, it's your treat. -Sure. Goodbye. -Goodbye. Lily, what's wrong? Today is Papa's birthday, right? When Abang sent him a text, he replied. But when I did, he didn't. I miss Papa. Perhaps, Papa is busy. Can you acknowledge

Lily's message? If the kids call or send texts, please reply as soon as possible. Wow! There are so many of us on the bed today. There's Sasha, Kuaci. There's Bobo, too. It's crowded. Where can I sit? Mama, can you tell me a story tonight? Sasha would like to listen to your story. Is it you or Sasha? Today, I will tell you a good story. The best story in the world! Are you ready? Come! Don't cry anymore. Once upon a time, there was a unicorn. After playing the whole day, Sasha came home... to he

r family and she then falls asleep. I was busy! I just ended work. You can't even handle a simple thing like this? Just reply! Hi Lily! Thank you for the gift. Wow! I have so many gifts! Lily, look at this. Papa has replied. If not for the fact that you're single again, I don't think we will meet like this, right? Yes. So many stories to share. That's why! Since you went overseas! Gina and I rarely meet up too. Makes me miss the times we hung out during the school days. Are you free next week? W

ant to meet up? Who is that who's making you smile sheepishly? The guy whom I told you about. I feel that our relationship is rather confirmed. He asked me out. Please be careful. The digital world is sometimes full of lies. Am I right, Gina? I know but with him, I feel that it's different. I can tell that he is really genuine. -Has your daughter known about him? -Not yet. You better tell her. I'm afraid she will be upset when she knows you're going out with another guy. There are many men out t

here. You only have one daughter. So far, I can depend on my daughter. She can do housework. She takes care of her grandmother well. It must be fun now that your children have grown up. Do you always talk about children? No. Actually, I wanted to say this since just now. Your bag is beautiful! It must cost thousands of dollars. It's my husband. He likes to pamper me like this. I didn't ask for it. So, you do not need to work? I am helping my father at his music shop. Gina, I'm jealous of you. Yo

u have a good life, worry-free. Not like us, right Lea? Do you want to see his photo? -Oh! There's a photo? -Yes! This, this, this. This one! How is it? Are we compatible? Okay. No wonder you want to go out with him. Wait, wait! I have more laundry here. Hello, how do I go about engaging your service? You defaulted on the maintenance payment again? Our children need the money for school. Do you know that? I have not received payment from my client. I'm having a hard time, too. Even so, you're al

one there. There are three of us here. So, which one is worse? Okay, I understand. Really understand. But what if I don't have the money? Where can I find the money? You have to wait! Akim, inform your teacher later that Mama will pay the money for the program next month. Too late, Ma. I have to pay it next month. Please don't pressure me. Papa said his payment has not been processed yet. If it's in, Papa will give me. After that, I will give it to you. It's okay if you don't have the money, Ma.

I won't join the program. Ma, do you want to join this competition? What competition? My teacher gave me this link earlier. There's a children's festival this weekend. We can get money if we win, Ma! Storytelling competition for parent and child. Atuk, are there any part-time jobs at the mosque? There are but there are none for your age. Why? -I'm in need of money. -In need of money? How much? If it's $10 or $20, I can give you. No, it's a lot, Atuk. It's for my school program. Why didn't you a

sk Mama? Mama doesn't have money. Can you help Mama? But Mama didn't tell Atuk about this. Why don't you ask? Maybe Mama is shy. But Mama really doesn't have any money. My name is Lea and this is my daughter, Lily. We're going to tell you a very fun story, okay? Okay! Once upon a time, there was a princess named Princess Lala! If we meet a princess, what must we do? We do like this... But Princess Lala was very arrogant. Please show the arrogant face. Very arrogant. She doesn't like to clean the

house, doesn't like to do homework. So, one day... "Why are you covering your ears?" "Next time, I will do my work well". The end! We got second place. Congratulations, you were good. Thank you. See you! We won second place! Hi, that was a good try. You are a good pair. You know how to tell a story well. Thank you. I think I know you. I wanted to ask you earlier. You are 'TheKhayalLea', right? -Yes! -I am 'TintaDuaSuku'. Oh! No wonder you seem familiar. Are you still blogging? No, it's been a w

hile since. Furthermore, there are many types of social media now. The blog is full of cobwebs now. Yes, me too. But are you writing anything now? No. I used to like reading your blog. You were my favourite. I feel that you can write well. So, I think you shouldn't stop writing. You should continue. Thank you, but I don't think so. I don't know what to write. Furthermore, who will read? I will read! My company is compiling short stories for young readers. If you're keen, you can submit yours. Wh

o knows? You can try it out. Okay, but is there a payment for this? There is, there is. There is payment for this. If you're interested, I can e-mail the details to you. You can take down my mobile number too. If you wish to. It's okay. I think you can just e-mail me. -Thank you. -Yes. E-mail is fine. Thank you so much. We will make a move first. -Okay! -See you! -Say goodbye. -Goodbye. -Oh, sorry. -Be careful. Your house is rather nice. It's okay, Pak. I used the money Mak gave me when she pass

ed together with my own money, it was enough to pay the downpayment for my family. Lea, why didn't you tell me you are divorced? How did you know? There's no need to hide, Lea. I noticed when I saw Nasir's FB page, his status has changed. Your photo is no longer in his profile picture. He changed it to a photo of a cat. Why didn't you tell me? I wanted to, but I didn't know how. Furthermore, I'm embarrassed with you. Lea, why do you want to marry Nasir so much? We are in love with each other, Pa

k. What is lacking in the guy I chose for you, Leman? I don't like Leman. It's awkward. If you marry Nasir, you have to follow him overseas, right? You don't need to go anywhere if you're with Leman. I don't want. I'm ready. I will face whatever comes. It's easy for you to say that now. But if one day, something happens to you, don't come looking for Mak and me. There's one piece of advice I would like to give you. Take care of your relationship with your ex-husband, for your children's sake. Sa

me as Mak and Bapak last time. Even though we were divorced, our relationship was still good. Okay, Pak. One more thing. Whatever happens, you have to prioritise your children first. -Personal issues are not that important. -Yes, Pak. One more thing. Here's $5,000. What is this for, Pak? That's for you to use for yourself and my grandchildren's school expenses. I will pay you back later, okay? There's no need for that, Lea. That's part of the profit from the sale of my old house. I have intended

to give it to you when you're back one day. Thank you, Pak. Mama, what are you doing? Uncle Fazlan wants me to write a short story for him. I have to complete it today. So, what are you going to write about? That was what I was thinking about. How about you write about Sasha and friends? You always tell me stories about Sasha to me, right? You can include her in your story. Sasha, the magical unicorn! Okay, but this is a Malay story. So, it needs to be changed. Sasha, the magic flying horned ho

rse. Huh? Wait, wait, wait. I will look it up in the online dictionary. Okay. My teacher just taught me how to use it. Oh, really? Mama, unicorn is 'unikorn' in Malay. Oh, really? But the letter C is replaced with the letter K. So, it's Sasha, the magic 'unikorn'! That's a good title! Okay. Sasha The Magic Unicorn! How should we start off the story? Wait, wait, wait. Should we describe it as this? Same like Sasha. White. Okay, you describe her. She's white. Her feet are blue. Okay, that's good.

She went on an adventure and flew... Flew and saved the world! I think we've got it! Should we send it now? Why did you tell Atuk about our financial issues? So that we could get help. Not only did you tell Atuk, you told Papa too. There's no need for that next time. You just focus on your studies. I can handle issues like this myself. You don't need to poke your nose in adults matters. You're right! Ma, why are you smiling? No, I didn't. I'm creating an account for Auntie Lea. Zura, Zura. Come

here for a while. Look at this. Which photo of Auntie Lea is nicer? This, this or this one? This one. Nice. Zura, if one day I find someone, would you be fine with it? -Do you have someone? -His name is Uncle Isa. -I just knew him. -I'm okay, Ma. Furthermore, you have been single for a long time, right? You took care of me and Nyai. Now, I have grown up. You needn't worry. So, you can go on dates! So, how many times have you met him? Hey! Not yet. That's why. He always asks Mama out. Before that

, I want to ask your opinion first. If you're fine with it, I will tell him. Okay! Go! Akim. Yes, I'm coming. Who do you want to match me with? Hi, Akim. What are you doing? -I'm not doing anything. -Where's Lily? -Lily is asleep. -Okay. Mama? -Mama just went out. -Where did she go? Mama didn't inform where she's going. How is Mama taking care of you? When are you coming here? I'm not sure, Akim. I would like to inform... Starting next week, I have a work trip to Hong Kong. I have to shuttle to

and fro to Jakarta. You can't stop over in Singapore first? I can meet you for a short while. I can't promise. We'll see about it, okay? Guys, I'm so relieved that my daughter has allowed me to go on a date. It's the other way around now. It used to be the child asking the mother, now it's the mother asking permission from the child. That's right. I like to see your relationship with your daughter. You're very close. You can talk like friends. Not like me and Akim. There's like a barrier between

us. It's hard to penetrate! Maybe it's different between daughters and sons. Or is it just a phase? Guys, can we change the topic? Wait! This topic is good! Lea, which guy would you choose? Why does this look like me? This is you, Lea? It's you, right? Huh? I created an account for you as you were taking too long. I'm sorry. I took your photo from your IG page. Hey! You! You did it without me knowing! What if my relatives see this? Even my father just knew about my divorce. Hey, I don't want pe

ople to think that I'm itching to get married again. Okay, sorry. I'm sorry. Are you sure you don't want to take a look? Those who liked you are not bad-looking after all. I don't want. You don't want to take a look? Please delete. Delete. Are you sure you don't want to take a look before I delete it? No! It's okay. I will count to five. One, two, three... Stop, stop, stop. -This is not bad. -His interests are the same. -Right? -Like! Gina! You see. There's no face even! Pretending to be mysteri

ous. It's fine. He's like the artistic type. Look at this. I managed to track your husband's movements. Let me know when I can send it to you. Send it to me now. What is this? That bag looks new. $4,000 in the market? Luckily the bag you bought for me cost $10,000. It was so thoughtful of you. You went to Milan, you bought two bags. One for her and one for me. Who is she? I knew her when I was shopping in one of the shopping malls. She was working part-time. Not more than that. We're just acquai

ntances. How long have you known her? A few months. How old is she? She looks young. 22. She's still studying. But I have told you that we're not in a relationship, right? I treat her like my younger sister. What? Wow! She is half your age. That is why when I asked you to go to the gynae, you rejected. Am I right? Because you didn't want to be a daddy but you want to be a sugar daddy? Am I right? What are you saying? It's nothing of that sort. You better stop your nonsense. Or else... That's Shu

kri's daughter who got married and lived overseas. I know. I follow her on IG. Now, her husband's photos are gone. Deleted! Oh, really? Are these your children? They are all grown up. The girl is pretty. The boy is handsome. -Your husband didn't follow? -No, I only brought my children. You were overseas for a long time, you come back here without a husband. There's no need to be ashamed. We understand. This type of case, usually... Lea is still fortunate that she still has a father... still has

her children. It doesn't matter if her husband isn't here because she has a family that she can rely on. Lea, Auntie is in the kitchen. -Fazlan! -Hey! -Hey! -Thank you for coming, Lea. It's okay. You had something to discuss with me? Oh, yes! Let's take a seat first. Thank you. I want to inform you that my company has chosen the submitted stories. One of the chosen ones is Sasha The Magic Unicorn! I'm surprised because this is the first time I'm writing since so long ago. So, I thought I was a b

it rusty but... Your story is very exciting. I feel that you really have a talent for writing. Don't stop writing. You should continue. I like your stories because they are based on real-life situations and experiences, right? Although the perspective is that of a single mother, right? Huh? How did you know I am... Divorced? I didn't know. I was just guessing. But is it true? Yes, it's been almost a year actually. Same here. Around one year. -Oh! You too? -Yes. Communication problem. As for me,

my husband didn't support my hobby. He doesn't like me to write, He feels that it's a waste of time. He didn't like it? For your project, there are a few funds that you can apply. There is the bilingual fund and my company co-funds this kind of projects such as pictorial books, books for children and young adults. Maybe you can try because not many people know about these assistances. Maybe you can apply and get it. So, I can try? Sure, sure, sure. Considering we are above 40, we can register fo

r upgrading workshops. If you would like to join these workshops, maybe you can join me. If you wish to. I'm fine with it. Can you share more? Which workshop would you recommend? Wow! Nice guitar. Can I borrow it? Don't disturb me! -Why? -Arrogant. Stingy. I said don't disturb, please don't disturb! What's wrong with you? Hey! So, you love writing? Yes, I just started trying. You? Do you like it? I used to but now I prefer to critique others' writings. Good. You can critique my book. Where can I

read your book? There is nothing yet. Just ambitions. It's not wrong to be ambitious, right? But if you have sent it for printing, I want to buy the first copy. And I want you to sign on it. Can you? You and your antics. -Hello. -Hello. Is this Akim's mother? Yes. I'm Mr Randy, his school's discipline master. Can you come? It's about Akim. Okay, I'll come now. Why did you do this? You're still young. There's a lot of potential in you. -Why... -Mr Randy. -Hi. -What is the matter? He was caught f

ighting with his friends. -About what? -They disturbed me. -Who started first? -They disturbed me. Who started the fight? Me. But they have been bullying me for a long time. So, what happens now? We have counselled the students who were involved and Akim needs to go to detention. How about the kids who bullied my son? Don't worry, Madam. We will take the necessary disciplinary action. Akim! Lily! What are you doing here? Why didn't you inform me you were coming? Do I have to? We are divorced, ri

ght? Do I have to report to you? I want to meet my children! You can't disrupt their lives as you wish. Why didn't you come to the house instead? I wanted to surprise Akim. Furthermore, that's your house, not mine. So, I meet them outside! Matters like this, you have to discuss it with me first. Isn't it weird? I asked for maintenance money, you told me to wait. But you can drop by just to see them. I have a work trip to Jakarta, that's why I dropped by. Do you understand? You want to take Akim

from me, right? Hiding in front of his school like this. No, Lea. When I landed, Akim sent me a message and told me he was in trouble. Makes me wonder why he didn't contact you. You contacted Papa? Why? I know what I'm doing, okay? Really? Have you done your best as a mother? I can handle this! If you can handle this, Akim won't be fighting like this! Mama! Papa! Can you don't fight here? It's embarrassing! Akim! He's more frustrated now! -Oh! Because of me? -Yes! You! Papa, I miss you. Can we g

o get ice cream? Okay, Sayang. We go and have ice cream. Akim! Which clothes should I wear? This one? Or this one, Zura? Long sleeves! Ma, please change. You're going on a date, right? Wear something special. This is like what you wear every time you head out to work. What should I wear? Oh! Okay, okay. I have an idea. There's one top that you have not worn for a long time. Wait. I will look for it. Please wait. I haven't worn for a long time? This is good, right? Nice? Okay, pair this with a sk

irt. Huh! I don't want. I will be embarrassed! It's nice, right, Nyai? Gorgeous, just like a prima donna. Later, I will send Nyai to the hospital for her appointment, okay? Oh my! Same day as Nyai's appointment. If that's the case, it's fine. I will cancel this date. Don't, Ma. Please enjoy yourself. Furthermore, I will be 15 next month. I can work part-time at a fast-food restaurant. -You want to work? -I can help you, right? But I want you to find a full-time job first. -Why? -It's better. Per

manent job, fixed salary. We can manage our finances better, right? Furthermore, look at Nyai. She's not getting any better. What problem do you have? Why did you fight in school? Why do you want to know suddenly? Akim, I know this is hard for you. Move locations, change schools. Yes, it's hard, Ma! You did as you wish. You forced me to stay here! Akim, I had no choice, okay? I was forced to. This is hard for me too! I had to come back here because I had nowhere else to go. Yes! You had no choic

e but I had a choice! I don't wish to stay here. Where do you want to stay at? Ma, I've told you many times. I want to follow Papa back! I have friends there. I'm happy there. Why do we have to come back here? There's nobody here! There's only Atuk. This family is dysfunctional! You are dysfunctional! I tried talking to you but you always ignored me. Other than that, you don't talk to me nicely. That's the reason why I purposely don't talk to you much because I know you will react this way. I ha

ve feelings too. Sometimes, I can't stand it. Many other kids have divorced parents but they don't treat their mothers this way. See! I have shared my feelings with you but you compared me with other kids. Surely you feel like a hero, right? Single mother trying to raise a family but you're nice to others than to your children. In fact, you always go out with your friends... you went dating! No, Akim! I was working, Akim! Oh, working with other men? I saw you sneak out the other day. -Enough! -I

hate you! Mama! Look at this. Papa bought many things for me. You told me you're just going to have ice cream. There was a sale, right, Lily? I hope you like all the gifts. Okay, Sayang? Lily, go in. Can we talk for a while? Akim, I will call you later. What is this? Actually, you need not buy all that for Lily. Why can't I buy gifts for my child? You can, but sparingly. How much did you spend today? Do I have to report to you? Before school started, I asked for your help to buy their school su

pplies. But you ignored. I sent you a message, you didn't reply. I was busy, but I still gave maintenance money, right? The maintenance money that is not that much? I had to ask the court for it because you didn't give. To think that you had the heart to do that. Wait. We are divorced, right? Yes, but you know that I have not been working ever since we were together. Now, I want to build my own life. Please have some empathy. Can you? I'm not asking for myself but for our children. I give what I

think is enough. Enough? I have to take care of two children singlehandedly in Singapore, I have never worked and I don't have a fixed income. True, but if you had taken good care of me, we wouldn't have divorced. You're saying that I didn't take good care of you? You know what I meant. You insisted to home-school Lily, become a chauffeur for our children and host parties for your friends. Did you have time for me? -But you were there! -I had to be there! I was tired of waiting for you to manag

e Lily and Akim. On weekends, I was tired of waiting for you to be done hosting your friends. -What about us? -We were always together. No, not together. Oh, so you can leave us? I was working, Lea. If you had work overseas, you didn't even contact us. You were always busy. I followed you overseas, left my family and I was there. I ensured that I took care of our family singlehandedly most of the time. There's no use talking about this anymore. The same thing will happen again, without a solutio

n. You think you are right and I think I'm not wrong either but I would have stayed. I would have stayed too, for our children. You left us first, Nasir. Akim said he wants to follow me. If he gets worse, I have to make plans for him to stay with me. Gina, your father has a music shop, right? Can you recommend a guitar for me? I don't want the expensive ones. Sure, no problem. The application for the bilingual fund was unsuccessful, Lily. But our idea was good, right Ma? Why were we not chosen?

Of course, it was good but it wasn't meant to be. We try again next year, okay? I feel so sad. Don't be sad. We still can continue with the pictorial book. Uncle Fazlan said his company can co-fund this project. Meanwhile, we prepare the materials. When he gives the green light, we will send it for printing! -Hi! -Hi. Sorry, I accidentally parked at the back. Nice to meet you. Thank you for meeting me. Nice to meet you, too. Actually, I'm shy. You know about my status, right? I don't mind about

the status. I like you because you're different. -So, you are Freda! -Yes. -Dating him! -Who are you? Tell her, Abang. Who? Who? My wife. I don't even know that he was... married? That is why I'm here to inform you. Many girls have fallen into his trap. Is this true, Isa? Isa is his alias. His real name is Jasni! Look, everyone! This is my husband! How many girls do you want to cheat? Hey! Don't need to expose my doings. I have been patient all this while. Every time I forgave you, you did the s

ame thing again. How did you know I was here? A wife's instinct is very strong. You forgot to log off your computer. As easy as that, God showed me the way. -All the messages are there. -What do you want now? What do I want? I want you to repent! Go back, go back! Let's go back! Next time, check first before going out with someone's husband. -Thief! -Enough! I just opened my heart to start accepting someone again. I was cheated instead! It took a lot for me to style my hair and put on this red l

ipstick, you know that? That's why I'm scared to try out online dating. I tried to warn you the other day. Now, it really happened. Okay, okay. It's a lesson for me. Luckily it was just the first date. How about you and Hero79? You still can be nosy after all this. He's quite boring. He hasn't been contacting me. The last time we contacted was last week. After that, it was silence. The other day, you didn't seem interested. Today, you miss him? No, I'm just wondering why. Did I say anything wron

g? This is all your fault. You created that account for me. Now, I'm hooked. You don't want to try calling him first? I don't want! I'm shy. How is Gina? She's quiet. Same as Hero79. I have no idea. It's okay. I will call her. I want to ask her for help to find me a cheap guitar. Thank you for getting this guitar for me. No problem. Akim, this is my friend. Auntie Gina. Look at that. Showing his attitude. He has anger issues. He gets angry easily. I'm tired of being the bad person. At times, I f

eel lazy to entertain him. So, I stopped. I really don't know how to do this mother 'thing'. He always threatens to follow his father. You allow that? Which mother wants to be separated from her children? So, I just turn a deaf ear. I want to comfort him with his hobby. Try calling him. Akim. Mama just told me about your guitar. I picked a new guitar for you. If you would like to try out a new model, feel free to come to my shop. -Thank you. -You're welcome. Why do you have so much free time tod

ay? I was in the area, so I just dropped by. You didn't tell me. I have time too. I could have met you. No need to inconvenience yourself by coming. It's okay. Your husband is in Singapore? He's away on a long flight. Your house is beautiful, I shall say. I tried to replicate the Birmingham vibes. -Wow! -Something like that. -It's working! -Just waiting for the cold weather. Mama, is this the guy you went out with? Oh my! Why did they post this? She blamed you. Look at this. There's so much that

has been said. I'm afraid. I just started to gather courage to meet someone. Then this happened. Do you have the uncle's mobile number? What do you want to do? Wow! These are the guitars that we have. I like this one. This? Wow, you have good taste. Something different. It has a different sound, right? It's fine for me. Okay, Auntie. I'll make a move first. Okay, okay. See you! Hey, Isa. What are you doing here? What more do you want? I came here to apologise. I'm wrong. There's no excuse for w

hat I did. I'm really sorry for hurting and embarrassing you. It's all right. You don't need to apologise to me. Apologise to your wife instead. It's okay. I have forgiven him. I have deleted the video too. That's good. All right. We'll make a move first. Zura! Why did they change suddenly? Thank you for meeting me today. My mother is a single mother for a long time since my father passed away. She was the one who took care of me and Nyai. When you lied to her, everyone thought that my mother is

a bad person. But she's my hero. I will never let anyone hurt her like how you did. Auntie, please delete the video. You have a mother, right? Surely, you will be ashamed if your mother is in a video like that. Everyone will watch it and think that your mother is a bad person. If you need someone to blame, please blame me because I was the one who let my mother go out with your husband because I thought he was a good and honest man but he was not. This was your plan? 3, 2, 1. Akim, Lily. Do you

want to go to the cinema? It's been a while since we watched a movie together. Oh, I want to watch it with Auntie Gina. She promised me. Wow! You do a lot of activities with her. Yes, it's fun! -Hello. -Gina. For now, I think you don't need to accompany Akim anymore. I think he can manage himself. It's okay. I'm fine with it. Gina, I think I'm the one who is not fine with it. Why? I work hard to raise him, and out of a sudden you come and shower him with luxury and spend so much time with my so

n. So, I think it's enough. Enough is enough. Thank you, but you can stop now. Abang. When are you scheduled to fly? Tomorrow. Why have you been quiet since the other day? Are you angry at me? Am I, not the one who should be angry at you instead? -Ilyas. -What? Can you stop treating me like this? Stop doing what? You ignore me. You hurt my feelings. What do you want me to do? Do you want me to meet the lawyer? What for? You still have the cheek to ask me what for. Only now you want to ask me. Al

l this while, you have never thought about why I'm like this? Please don't play the victim, okay? You are the one who is distracted. What do you mean by me playing the victim? Okay! I admit that I got distracted. But you should also know that I'm tired. Tired of handling your emotions, tired of attending to your needs. Sometimes I just wonder. Has it ever crossed your mind that I have feelings too? Please don't use that as an excuse. You cheated on me! See! This is the reason why I said there's

no use talking about this. You will never understand but I think it's time you know this. Since we lost our baby, as a father, I also experience sadness. Not just you. Especially after the stillbirth. We will face this together. Whatever it is, God lent him to us temporarily. I don't understand. He was with me for nine months. He accompanied me every day. I still felt him kicking me when we were on the way to the hospital. I could feel him moving. When I entered the maternity ward, the doctor sa

id there was no heartbeat. I don't know what's my mistake. You're not wrong. KitaWe have to believe in God's will and we have to accept it. You know... other mothers go to the hospital, give birth and bring home their child, feed the baby, and make the baby sleep. But me... I bring home the baby to be shrouded. Let's be patient, okay Sayang? At that time, I didn't have any choice. I had to be strong for you and I totally understand because you just gave birth to our child. Yes, I understand your

feelings because we lost our child. I mean that I understand because you're the mother. I also know that I have to make myself strong I can't imagine if I was also weak at the time. What would happen to you? But it's not my fault. I didn't say that it's your fault or whoever's fault. I totally understand our situation. After a few times we failed, I have accepted God's will. But you always ask me to go for IVF, that made me furious. Why can't we just try again? How many times do you want to try

? We have tried three times! We have to accept that our age is above 40. We have to accept the fact that this is normal. Maybe it's time we tried other alternatives. No. I don't want to adopt. Why not? You take time, okay? Take time, and think it through. What's wrong with bringing a baby back to a good house? Our home. From there, we take it slow in loving the baby. Okay, sure. So, if we fail? Can we return them? Think using your brain! Gina, you're the one who didn't use your brain. Do you wan

t to know that I'm done talking to you! Thank you. Lea, I wish to share with you a piece of good news. The pictorial book which you did with Lily has been selected for printing. Wow! My company is organising a reading festival. This festival has a wide range of activities and one of them is the book launch. The writer has to be present. Of course! The writer has to dress up nicely. So, now I don't look nice? Now you look nice. I mean, much nicer. So what would you be wearing? What? I mean, what

colour would you be wearing? I thought of wearing blue. So, you want us to wear matching outfits? No! No, only if it happens. Okay, do you have anything else to say? I have to start driving. I have! Oh, you want to drive? Oh, there isn't any. -Drive safely. -Goodbye! -See you at the launch! -See you! So, although it's not normal, natural birth can happen even after IVF. Congratulations, you're pregnant. Congratulations? You're joking, right? Are you serious? My wife is pregnant? Sayang, our baby

. Our baby. Thank you, Doctor. Thank you. On the day, we have to go up the stage and speak a little bit. So exciting, Ma! -Sasha can follow too, right? -Of course! Ma, I want to stay with Papa during the school holidays. Papa didn't say anything. Papa is working in Jakarta. I want to stay with him there. -I will plan with him. -I want to follow too. You're busy with Mama for the book launch. Abang will go alone. He will follow his father to Jakarta in two days. -Are you okay? -No. What can I do?

I want to stop him but he won't be able to accept it. If I let him go, I'm afraid he won't come back. Don't be too hard on yourself. Teenagers, it's normal. This is the worst time to handle their anger. Nasir suddenly has jobs in Hong Kong and Jakarta. The timing is not right. Please be patient. These are all trials. I have something to share with you. -I got a job. -Really? Praise be to God. So, you don't want to drive anymore? I don't think so. Zura asked me to find a permanent job. There are

medical benefits and CPF. Furthermore, my mother needs more care and attention now. If I have a permanent job, I can set aside money for her every month. All these benefits are non-existent if we drive private hire cars. -When will you start? -Next month. -So, do you want to keep this? -Yes. At least, there will be some memories. True. Sayang, do you want to know? I have stopped contacting the girl. From now on, I would like to focus on our baby. Just us. Me too. I apologise for not knowing tha

t you were in pain. We will do this together, okay? Are you excited for the book launch, Mama? A little bit. It's just that until now, Papa has not sent Abang home yet. You're still in Jakarta? No, I'm in Changi. Boarding later. -Where is Akim? -Huh? He's not home? Lea, I went through the customs and immigration with him just now. After eating, I went back in. -He's not at home. -Have you tried calling him? His phone is turned off. Lea, I really do not know where he went to. What do you mean? Pl

ease be serious. You don't lie to me, okay? Why didn't you allow Akim to come back? What do you mean? If you won't let him come back, I will report this to the court! Can you calm down? Yes, I wanted to send him home but he told me wanted to go back by himself. When we reached the airport, he told me that he wants to buy something at Jewel. After the meal, he said he wanted to go back. I even gave him money for the taxi ride. If that is true, where is he now? Where are you hiding him? Lea, I don

't know. I really don't know. I have to check in now. I will call you back. Liar! He must have kidnapped my son and ran away with him! So, Papa continued his journey on another flight? Yes, I thought I could follow him but he asked me to go back instead. Does Mama know you're here? No, today is Mama's book launch. Surely, Mama is busy with Lily, right? Why are you not going? I'm not important. Whether I'm there or not, Mama doesn't care. I wanted to follow Papa back but he wasn't really keen on

the idea. No one cares if I'm alive, dead or even go missing. Do you know? What do parents fear the most? Parents are afraid to lose their children, Akim. But I'm always there within her sight. Is that all that Mama can get from you? Just the fact that you're within her sight. That's what Mama wants. That is what you think. Actually, what Mama wants is just a tiny spot in your heart. Mama carried you in her womb, gave birth to you. She nursed you, she raised you. She showered you with love and c

are. She sacrificed her love, heart and soul. For who? Not for herself, Akim. But for you. It's not easy to be a mother, Akim. Heaven lies beneath our mothers' feet. Mama is a great human being, do you know that? She shoulders everything without even sighing. For who? For Akim. Because she wants you to have a bright future like other people's children. Can you see that? How can you let Mama beg you for your love? -I didn't do that. -You think it through. Think whether you have done that. That's

my advice. I think I want to go to Mama's friend's shop for a while. Mama, why not you try calling Atuk? Pak, is Akim there? Hi Auntie. Akim, what are you doing here? Is my guitar here? Yes, it is. Can I have the guitar back? I have a surprise for Mama. Okay. -How was it, Auntie? -It was perfect! A common mistake some people make is that they forget to tune the guitar before performing. So, make sure you have tuned your guitar before you go up the stage. And you have to be confident when you sin

g. I was so worried about him, thinking that his father didn't allow him to go back. To think that he was here all the while! Lea, Akim just reached. I don't... Your friend can't get things in her head? What's wrong with your friend? Come here to just blow her top! You're my friend, you too! Please don't be like this! Be patient, okay? I told you not to be too close to my son. Just because you don't have children, you take others' children as yours. -Ma, it's not like that. -Akim, shut up! Lea,

I can communicate with your son. I want to help you mend your relationship with him. Hey! Whatever you do, he still won't be your flesh and blood! You want children? Make them yourself! Lea! You're the one who can't take care of his feelings, don't put the blame on me! Both of you! Stop it! What is this? Spouting hurtful words like this! We're friends, right? We should be supporting each other. Not like this. Lea! Your son is fine, right? He is safe! Let it go! How could you do this to me, Akim.

Actually, the catalyst for my determination and steps are these children. My own offspring. Without them, I would have given up long ago. Mama promise that I will be strong for the both of you. Fazlan, thank you for taking care of Lily. Hi! Thank you for gracing this book launch. Coincidentally, it is Mother's Day too. To all mothers, Happy Birthday. Oops! Happy Mothers' Day! This book is exciting and interactive because there are games in it. So, children, you can try to scan the QR code insid

e. You can play it later. You can try. Without further ado, let's welcome our author, Kamaliah Shukri! Thank you FZ Creatives especially to Fazlan for helping me make this book a reality. Sasha's story actually reflects on life as a family. Thank you for supporting. Especially for my daughter, Lily who have given me so much inspiration. This book is actually... Wait, wait. Sorry. We have a surprise. I wish to dedicate this song specially to Mama who have sacrificed so much for me and my sister,

Lily. Mama, this song is for you. Mama, you are most special. You are everything in my life. You are the one and only. Mama, I love you. Mama, you're where I seek shelter. Mama, please listen to this song that I composed specially for you. I'm proud to have a friend like you. Thank you. All these are because you supported me. Thank you. Auntie, thank you for coming. -I need to go there. -Please do. -See you. -Congratulations. It's already nighttime, right? I'm already tired. It's still in the da

y, Mak. Happy Mothers' Day, Mak. Who are you? Gina, thank you. I really apologise. I'm just afraid of losing my son. About losing a child, I know the feeling. I'm sorry, too. Thank you for buying my book. -Hi. -Hi! I have something to tell you. I am Hero79. You? But why you... The first time I saw you at the storytelling competition, I already fell for you. I didn't dare confess, so... I went into the 'Bee And Kuntum' app and found you there and felt that we can get to know each other. I retreat

ed because I didn't want the same thing to happen again. I appreciate your honesty but let's take it slow. I'm scared and have my doubts too. Goodbye! Congratulations. Thank you. Aren't you supposed to be on the flight right now? I cancelled it. I disembarked and booked another flight. Whatever happens between us, I really hope that the children get their rightful happiness from us. Definitely. We make an effort for them. Papa, Mama, I apologise for making you worried. Ma, I'm sorry if I hurt yo

u. Now, Papa is here. So, we can stay together as one happy family again, right? Okay, Sayang. We can't stay as a big and happy family... but we still can support one another and be happy, right? Happy Mothers' Day, Mama! We love you, Mama. Mama loves you too. Captions: Md Shah Rizal Mediacorp Pte Ltd