It has now been a week since. These 7 days seemed to last like forever. I couldn't bring myself to brighten up or forget about the whole episode yet. I feel like a drifter turning paranoid when I am driving, getting in and out of the house or around carparks. Life sure has not been the same especially during night time. Home sweet home is not like before anymore. I would wake up in the middle of the night and don't talk about stepping out of the room, I wouldn't even dare to move an inch just in case there's a stranger in the room and aware that I has awakened. Locks would be checked twice or thrice to be sure that it's properly locked. What kind of a home this is? What kind of a life this is?
I really don't feel safe. Especially when I now know that someone had in fact been watching us, studying our lifestyle, our routine before he had striked. What if ..? What if...? Sigh! I hope I'm not turning insane.
The only factor which consoles the mind is seeing the care and concern from friends and relatives. It's true, at least we were not hurt and the children were not alarmed. Their funny gestures and cute expressions are the only thing which keeps my sanity in check and brings a smile to my face most often than not. Without them, I am unsure if I can come this far.
It's really a bitter fact. Thieves like these get scott free without having to worry much about police or the law coming after them. Victims like us (or rather, me) have to bear with the aftermath in haunting fear. Thieves are ruling the world so much that we hear of comments we should be putting at least a good amount of cash for them to take, just in case if they do come a visit, they wouldn't be offended and having to harm us in other ways.
And they do get smarter and smarter. Security guards and card access systems don't seem like any hindrance to them at all. I suppose to some, heavy duty locks or alarm systems are easy job for them to disable as well. Is there any day in the future where we can live without any fear at all?
Sorry for the negative sentiments.
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2 comments:
oh dear! don't blame you for being paranoid. I definitely would be too.
Do make sure you set up a proper alarm system for your house. My hubby and I made sure this was our top priority when we renovated our new house. But sometimes we also need to remind ourselves that it's just a deterrent, coz thieves can still make their way in to our home despite the alarm system, so we musn't be too complacent.
Lucky your kids were not affected/traumatised by this horrible incident.
Take care
Take it easy, sis. We had a worst ordeal than you in KL last time with those "Ah Longs" banging on our door when I was in Bangkok, remember?, leaving poor SH and Jason at home. It really was a nightmare but let's put this chapter aside and move on to the next chapter. Just be extra careful in the future. Probably leave the lights on when sleeping too.
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