I'm gonna talk about my Everyday Hero.
What is an Everyday Hero?
The other day, I was craving for steamboat (thanks to a certain
someone) so I called up my 'big brother', Z. He was headed for a swim at the Subang 3K pool and said he would call me when he was done.
So he did call and I told him I'd pick him up from 3K. He told me I could just wait across the main road and he'd cross the pedestrian bridge. Then I left work and headed there.
When I got there, I parked my car by the side of the road, near the pedestrian bridge. I noticed the car in front of me. All four of its passengers were out of the car and they were looking at something further up the road.
I thought, "Hmm, maybe they're waiting for the jam to clear or whatever" but then I noticed ANOTHER car across the inside road I was on was also pulled over and the two passengers in THAT car were peering into the same direction.
"Ok," I thought, "Probably an accident" Not surprising since it was raining so heavily earlier. Maybe a car crash or something. I was tempted to go take a look but in my family we have this thing "Cannot help, dont kepoh so much". So I stayed put and wait for Z.
It was about 5 minutes later and I was starting to get concerned. A crowd had gathered at what I assumed was the accident site and the previously mentioned staring people were starting to walk towards there.
"Shit," I thought. "This isnt any normal accident. Something real bad must have happened." From the looks of it from my far far distance, nothing seemed to be happening. I considered driving up there with my car.
30 seconds into my train of thought, my phone rang. It was Z.
He asked where was I and I told him I was at the pedestrian bridge waiting for him. I asked where was he. He asked if I could see the crowd. I said yes. He said he was there. I asked why he so kepoh wan and started to walk towards the crowd.
Halfway that short walk, I saw him.
This is what happened.
He was outside 3K when this guy asked if he saw the accident happen. He asked what accident. The guy said there was a motorcycle lying on the road but where was the driver?
So he ran across the main road and pulled the driver of the bike to the side of the road while everyone was just staring and cars were just navigating around that man. The bike driver skidded and was thrown off his bike. He had a broken arm and he was unconscious.
When Z was sure the guy would get the help he needed, he left and called me.
This guy right here my everyday hero. I just put an alphabet as his name because I know he wouldn't want me to tell the whole world but I cant do that though I can at least omit his name.
He's one of my closest friends and my 'big brother'. He's just a pillar of strength and a voice of truth not only to me but also to many of his friends.
If you saw him on the streets, you would probably just pass him by but seriously, honestly, he was a heart of pure gold.
He is just such an amazing guy. He's supportive, kind and caring, never failing to give a rhetorical smack in the head when needed.
To me, he is really a big brother figure in my life. He always looks out for me and makes sure I stay safe. He's always encouraging me in everything I do and all the things I hope to do. He encourages me to broaden my horizons, my views and my perspectives as well as my activities and food palette. He's mature yet fun.
So to my big brother, you're my hero =) Thank you.
I also owe him 10 bucks. Heh.