Tuesday, June 17, 2008

The Bonds Of Love ...

Today is spooky Tuesday and I'm going to post something spooky over here. So, for all those of you who are afraid of ghost stories (you know who you are) and all that, don't read this at night! LOL! Well, actually it isn't really spooky la. It's just a follow up to one of my earlier posts. Remember the one where I wrote about how daft I was as a kid and that I used to stay in front of a cemetery? I did mention that I'd post some of the weird goings on that I experienced over there.

I'm actually not really in such a great mood to post anything but I don't want to ruin anyone's day by being such a grump! I know my best buddy is already complaining that I complain too much in my blog ... LOL! So anyway, back to the story. A little recap here for the benefit of those who didn't read that earlier posting I wrote. Or you could go here and read the whole post about how stupid I was when I was young.

When I was about 3 or so years old, I lived in this little seaside town called Port Dickson in a government quarters cos my dad was attached to the National Electricity Board back then. These small clump of quarters were kinda isolated in this sort of jungle area with only about 8 families living here. And to get into the area, one had to pass four different cemeteries belonging to four different religions, the Christians, the Muslims, the Hindus and the Chinese ones along this jungle covered road.

Our quarters happen to be right smack in front of the Chinese one. For us back then it was no big deal cos we're so used to it and nobody was really scared of anything even though the place became dead (pun intended) quiet at night. There were no other houses around with the nearest being quite a long distance away. Even though, no one was really bothered about all these cemeteries, they was a rule about not playing outside after 6-7pm cos old folks back then believed spirits would follow you home.

I've always thought that cemeteries though scary looking at nights were really a safe place to be in. I mean, ghosts normally haunt the places they died and no one has ever really died in a cemetery right? They're all just buried there, so it should be safe. Well, far from it. Now, what I'm going to tell you is true. I've seen it with my own eyes and all the families who lived in this quarters have seen it.

There was this Chinese couple on the way to their wedding who happened to meet with a tragic accident on the way to their ceremony. Both the bride and bridegroom didn't make it. They died together in the smashed up car. So they were buried in the Chinese cemetery right opposite our place. No one really bothered cos we've seen funerals there so many times.

But one day, after exactly one year since that couple's death, one of the families living there started screaming for everyone to come out. I was about 4 years old back then. And what we saw was a sight that made everyone's hair stand on end! I was too young to really feel the significance of it but it still did give me the shivers. There coming out from the very grave they couple was buried was this ghostly white apparition of the couple walking hand in hand out from the cemetery and heading down the road into nothingness!

And believe me, I am not making this up. I can get my mom to verify this. It was widely speculated that the couple were going back to the scene of their accident. For what, I don't know. No one ever followed them out. The first time everyone saw it, we were all stunned into silence with some families saying prayers so loud, it could have woken the dead. And it wasn't a one off thing. This happened every year on the same date. And soon it became like a little event for all of us.

We'd all gather on that particular date at the veranda of the quarters around 8pm onwards and it would be like a scene of some outdoor movie, cos everyone would have drinks and food and wait for the couple to appear from their grave and they did not disappoint us. They would without fail come out every year and head down the road and we'd all sit quietly and watch them. Unfortunately we were all not rich back then so none of us had any cameras or such to actually document the thing.

And even until I left the place to come live in the city in KL, around the time I was 7 years old, they were still walking hand in hand every year. It was such a sad sight but atleast they died together and are with each other for all eternity. Though why they needed to go to the place of the accident sure beats the hell out of me. Maybe their souls were not at peace yet. Maybe they were stuck in limbo over here for not fulfilling their marriage vows or something. I really don't know. But I seriously hope they're at peace now.

The strange thing is back then I wasn't really such a big coward unlike now. Maybe it was things like these that shaped me into becoming a coward when it comes to all things supernatural. I think if I saw something like that now, I'd freak out and faint right away ... LOL! Anyways, I still have another story about the cemeteries which I will save for another day. But in the meantime, for those of you who need some help with wrinkles, now, I'm not saying that you do have wrinkle, but if you do, the check out this top wrinkle cream, it just might be the cream for you :D
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32 comments:

  1. Wow, I believe in ghosts but never really heard a story so real. Gee, that's spookily sad.

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  2. I think I need to stock up on my wrinkle creams from now on so my face will look as tight as Anita Sarawak's! Hehehe After all she doesn't admit to plastic surgery or botox... so this must be the answer!

    P/S: I only read ur last para becos I takut dengar cerita hantu!! Hehehe Later cannot sleep tonite!

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  3. Wowww.. that's actually a very touching story la nick... It's like true love even after death!! So sad!! Maybe they went back to the place of the accident thinking that they could continue on their journey to their wedding. :(

    But it's funny how you guys anticipate their resurrection every year.. Hehe..

    I like this story Nick! So sweet yet so sad!!

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  4. hehee..i was reading...and reading..and the last para, you are promoting a wrinkle cream..hahahaha!! you really got my attention there..
    Bout the supernatural stuff, exactly 1 year after my grandma passed away, my mom went back to hometown (leaving us, siblings all alone at home) to clean the grave. That night, me, bro and sis heard a sound, somebody was cooking in the kitchen. Of course we were scared, but i noticed the smell of perfume used for my grandma and it was inside my grandma's cofin. So, our conclusion, Grandma came back to look after us while mom tending her grave. Not scary, but heart touching..

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  5. BT - You know the strange thing is it wasn't spooky back then but if you ask me to go sit and wait for them to appear now, I'd say no way! LOL!

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  6. Really sorry for the couple. Reading your post makes me break into cold sweats ....

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  7. Rozella - Hah! If Anita Sarawak didn't go for botox, then my name is mud! LOL!

    You pengecut! This isn't even a really scary story la ... LOL! It's more of a love so strong it won't die kind ghost story ... hehehe ...

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  8. Syura - Hey, I haven't seen you here in a while. Yes, it is a touching story and you could be right, they're probably think that they can continue their journey. Poor souls though. I hope someone held some prayers to release them from that perpetual yearly walk and let them finally go on their way ...

    Must make a trip back there one of these days to see if the old place is still around and if the cemeteries I used to play in is still there ...

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  9. Kadus Mama - Hahaha, no choice but to squeeze that wrinkle cream thingy in there ... cari makan la .. hehehe ...

    I've experienced stuff like that in my lifetime. I smelled my grandma in the bedroom a week after she died. I freaked out and didn't sleep a wink all night long! LOL!

    These things are true, that much I believe ...

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  10. Janice - Well, at least they're together even in death so I would say it's not all that bad, ya?

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  11. I got goose bumps reading your post!

    I have never witnessed anything like that and I think it would freak me out a bit!

    I hope the couple are at peace now too.

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  12. Hi Nick,
    So tragic and sad for the couple. To come to a sad ending when it should have been a joyous occasion. Sure reminds us that life is vunerable. Cherish those that you love and show them always before it is too late!

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  13. this time i read word for word cos it's only 8pm and my son is with me. hahaha. scary cat!
    my hubby experienced something super natural also.
    will blog about it when i have the guts to do it! heheheee..

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  14. Even though the story of the couple is very very touching, it sure still is very very spooky for me!

    I have gotten so many "HAPPY" wrinkle lately on my face, after so many HAPPY bonding moments with my son that i seriously need a dozen of that TOP WRINKLE CREAMS!!

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  15. Ok, now is 12.05am. and to be honest, ghost story really spooks me at night. I'll be back to read it tomorrow when the sun is bright. hehe..

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  16. Geezz, you also had this 6-7pm "curfew", hehee! If anyone dies in a cemetery, it's just a perfect place, lol!

    This is the spookiest scene I could ever imagine! The couple should have wedded at least, before they were buried. It may sound ridiculous, but it must be the reason why they kept coming back. Hrrr! I'm having goose bumps now...

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  17. gosh! so scary & sad...faster tell us the other story about the cemeteries :-D btw, I've two awards for you ;-)

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  18. The World According To Me - So do I. They should be at peace instead of having to walk around forever ...

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  19. Jen - Life is indeed vulnerable. I was too young to understand back then. For me it was some kind of fun thing to do every year. I wasn't even scared back then, unlike now la ... LOL!

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  20. Lxndreasb - LOL! Yeah, it's always safer to read ghost stories in the day time or with someone else around.

    Looking forward to reading your hubby's ghostly encounter :D

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  21. KM - It is spooky, a ghost story no matter how touching is still a ghost story, especially for cowards like me ... LOL!

    At least they're happy wrinkles right :D

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  22. Shern's Mom - LOL! You do that. My post will always be here ... hehehe ...

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  23. Marlene - Good to know I'm not the only one with the 6-7pm curfew ... LOL!

    Yeah, I think that's really the reason they keep coming back every year. I hope they've finally found peace ...

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  24. Monica - LOL! Don't worry I'll definitely post the other cemetery story soon.

    And thanks for the awards, I'll be dropping by soon to collect them :D

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  25. Nik, I'm afraid of cemeteries and dead people! :o)

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  26. Morning Nick, I read ur first para and saw the "warning" so didn't read ur post he he! Especially now, with my "situasi", I sure don't need another "scary" post to read if u know what I mean? ;)

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  27. ogie.i'm one of those who will skip this post hahahahah XD

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  28. Cidao - When I was a kid, I wasn't but I am now ... hehehe ...

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  29. Marzie - That's why I left a warning that it would be a spooky post :D

    Yeah, I know what you mean. I hope you get over that incident soon ...

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  30. Maslight - LOL! Hmmm, maybe next time I'll remove the warning ... hahaha ...

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  31. How bittersweet but I'm with you...still scary. shudder....

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  32. Gypsy - LOL! Yes, cowards like us will always be cowards ...

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