Chapter 2 - An Unexpected SMS

We woke up early in the morning to have some PT. From some of the discussion from my platoon mates, I realised that I was not the only one who couldn't sleep last night. Most of them couldn't sleep too! Thus, most of us were like zombies, with baggy eyes.

As we couldn't bring our charger with us, our handphones were switched off most of the time. During the late morning, we were given some free time to go back to our bunks to do our own stuff. Making full use of my time, I quickly switched on my handphone to see if there were any messages for me. To my shock, I received a message which I never ever thought I would receive again in my life. It was from Ada.

Ada was my friend. A friend whom I had "severed" all ties with before I went for my BMT. Thus, seeing her sms again was the last thing I expected. This was what she sent.

"Sorry to bother you. I know you are training now. My brother also went in yesterday. He is in Foxtrot."

When I saw her sms, nothing could describe my feelings. I felt so happy. My tiredness all went away. I can't wait to chat with her through sms again. She told me to work hard and do my best. Just when I need that extra motivation in me during that time, her words couldn't have come at a better time. I promised her to do my best. Deep inside me, I just hope she could promise me just one thing. Be behind me morally throughout these two months and don't desert me ever again.

After that, I was like a totally different person. When I came in, I was so down and despair. Now, I was like full of energy and motivated. Cause I have a promise to live up to. That was to do my absolute best.