Happy birthday, HizzahFrom your Kaaku

Hizzaaaa, this birthday story is for you.

A sunlit portrait seated by a window, with a hand beneath the chin.
You, being you.

Before you make a wish,
let’s go back to us.

Our story

It started
at my home.

The day you came over for an exam.

Two friends sitting together outdoors beneath leafy branches.
One of the memories we made along the way.

One visit. So much since.

You came to my home for an exam on 16 June 2025. That was how our friendship began. Later, you sent me a message about your result.

483 days

since you came over. We haven’t missed a single one.

A message.
Then every day.

A few of our memories, from all the days we kept talking.

Two friends smiling, with a playful peace sign.
Happy things01 / 03

Two friends smiling, with a playful peace sign.
Happy things

01 / 03

Then you messaged.

You told me about the result you got. We started talking, and the conversation kept going long after that.

A black-and-white portrait of two friends smiling side by side.
You & me

02 / 03

Every single day.

Since then, we haven’t missed a single day. Talking to you became part of my everyday life.

Two friends smiling together in soft evening light.
Just us

03 / 03

About anything.

We went from talking about one result to talking about anything. I’m grateful for all those conversations, and for having you to share them with.

And still,
you stayed.

I’ve hurt you so many times. And every time, you stayed, just like that.

Thank you for that. Thank you for caring about me the way you do, even on the days I made it hard.

Two friends sitting outdoors near a brick building.
A memory from along the way.
Two friends posing together with their hands near their faces.
One of the many moments I’m grateful for.
All our little memories35 photographs. Every one belongs here. Open our photo albumClose our photo album
Two friends smiling, with a playful peace sign.
Happy things01 / 35
Two friends smiling together in soft evening light.
Just us02 / 35
Two friends posing together with their hands near their faces.
Little moments03 / 35
A sunlit portrait seated by a window, with a hand beneath the chin.
Sunshine04 / 35
An outdoor portrait in a red-and-white striped sweater.
Simply you05 / 35
Two friends sitting outdoors near a brick building.
A day to keep06 / 35
A black-and-white portrait of two friends smiling side by side.
You & me07 / 35
Two friends sitting together outdoors beneath leafy branches.
More of this08 / 35
Two friends sitting together and smiling at the camera.
A moment to keep09 / 35
A black-and-white selfie with a hand resting on a forehead.
A moment to keep10 / 35
A playful selfie with two friends leaning together.
A moment to keep11 / 35
Two friends posing with their hands beneath their faces.
A moment to keep12 / 35
A portrait seated by a tall window in afternoon light.
A moment to keep13 / 35
A portrait beside a motorcycle under night-time lights.
A moment to keep14 / 35
A candid outdoor selfie beside a brick building.
A moment to keep15 / 35
A close-up portrait in a dark headscarf.
A moment to keep16 / 35
A playful portrait with a scarf pulled around the face.
A moment to keep17 / 35
A high-contrast photo-booth selfie of two friends.
A moment to keep18 / 35
A candid indoor moment with two friends looking away.
A moment to keep19 / 35
Two friends making a peace sign and smiling.
A moment to keep20 / 35
A high-contrast selfie with two friends leaning toward the camera.
A moment to keep21 / 35
A close-up selfie with a chin resting on a hand.
A moment to keep22 / 35
A playful, colour-filtered photo-booth selfie.
A moment to keep23 / 35
Two friends smiling in a photo-booth frame with a playful sky effect.
A moment to keep24 / 35
Three people smiling together in an indoor selfie.
A moment to keep25 / 35
Three people looking at the camera in a shared selfie.
A moment to keep26 / 35
A candid group selfie with a playful expression.
A moment to keep27 / 35
A black-and-white group selfie with three people.
A moment to keep28 / 35
Three people sitting close together for a selfie.
A moment to keep29 / 35
A black-and-white group selfie with playful hand gestures.
A moment to keep30 / 35
A black-and-white group portrait with three people facing the camera.
A moment to keep31 / 35
A black-and-white group selfie with playful poses.
A moment to keep32 / 35
A bright, colour-filtered group selfie.
A moment to keep33 / 35
A high-contrast group selfie with three smiling people.
A moment to keep34 / 35
A playful high-contrast group selfie.
A moment to keep35 / 35

Your words stayed with me.

Without u I wouldnt be the one I'm now.

Hizzah, in the message you sent me on my birthday.

You once told me I helped you become who you are.

Hizzaaaa, you’ve done the same for me.

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Hizzaaaa,

HAPPYYYY BIRTHDAYYYYY 🤍

Okay, today it’s my turn to be a little emotional.

On 16 June 2025, you came to my home for an exam. Later, you messaged me about your result. From there, we started talking every day. We haven’t missed a single day since, and somehow we’ve found so much to talk about.

I’m really grateful that one visit became all of this. The conversations about anything, the laughs, the photos, and having you as part of my everyday life.

I know I’ve hurt you, and not just once. Many times. And every time, you stayed, just like that. You listened, you understood, and you kept talking to me.

Thank you for staying, Hizzaaaa. Thank you for caring about me the way you do, so quietly and so completely. I feel it every single day, and I don’t take it for granted.

What you wrote to me on my birthday stayed with me. You’ve helped me grow too, Hizzaaaa. Thank you for listening to me and for the happiness you bring into my days.

Pinne, the advice you gave me? I’m sending it right back. Sleep properly. Eat well. Make time for the things that make you happy. Take care of yourself with the same care you give the people around you.

I hope this year brings you plenty of reasons to laugh, things you’re excited about, and peace on the days when you need it.

Here’s to more conversations, more photos, and more ordinary days worth remembering.

Happy birthday, Hizzaaaa. Thank you for being you. I’m so glad you’re part of my life.

Your Kaaku,Hisham

And now, the part that’s just for you.

Make a wish,
Hizzaaaa.

Close your eyes for a second.
This one’s all yours.

You get two wishes. Write them down if you’d like me to know them, or keep them to yourself.

When you’re ready, press and hold, then let go to blow out the candle.

Take your time.
This little moment is yours.

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