Not sure how to write this post. It’s hard.
It was a beautiful day today. I woke up early to go for my quarterly check-up and blood test on Hyperthyroidism. After visiting the doc I rushed home to nasi lemak breakfast, put on my makeup, dress and drove to Mid Valley for Lancôme Virtuôse Drama Workshop.
I arrived just before registration time; 10.30am. I parked at Zone G Level 1 which is the exit floor. I got in to the shopping complex only realize the event is at Ground Floor. Escalator is quite far away. Maybe I’ll take the stairs, I think to myself. So I did.
I was in 4-inch heels. So I walk down slowly. I didn’t realize when this guy is behind me as I was concentrating so hard not to fell down the stairs. Normally I’d look back to see. This time I said to myself it’s OK. I reached the door and I pushed the door open. The door is heavy. As I was going pass the heavy door, I can hear that the one behind me rushed down quickly. I thought he is in a hurry. The next thing I know he stuck his hand in between my leg below my butt and grabbed me! I yelled at him. I even chased him and yelled “fucker”. He stopped and peeped at me just before that. He didn’t say anything or laugh which is normally what pervert or molester would do to mock their victim back.
I walked out to South Void and I stopped in the middle. I couldn’t walk over to Lancome booth. I felt lost. I felt vulnerable. I didn’t know what to do. I didn’t know who to talk to. I just stood there feeling lost. Then I took my phone and called one of my close friend; Vincent. He advised me to report to the security counter or lodge a police report downstairs. He said this guy must have been there harassing other people as well. So I did. The security people refuse to do anything. Their reply? “There’s no cases like this before”. That is why they refuse to believe this is happening at Mid Valley and refuse to take action!
I’m confuse. Should I be thankful or not be thankful? I’m thankful I was only grabbed and not rob. At this point of time I could only be thankful that my dress material is thick, I wear a thick safety pants as well and I wore a panty liner today. So he couldn’t feel anything but my butt. Mind you he stuck his hand IN BETWEEN my legs.
When I think back at what had happened, I get a chill down my spine. I carried my Longchamp LM tote bag today as I brought my E-P3 out to Lancome event. What if it’s robbery? I could have lost in the battle as I was hand carrying the bag. I’m thankful I still have everything with me. It was such a close encounter.
I can’t help but to think of those girls that hand carry their LVs or Guccis around. I think this is a bait for robbers to attack. Now I’m scared to carry my Longchamp in the future. I might sell this off. I don’t know. Till now I’m still feeling blur, hopeless and vulnerable. My friend was laughing at me at what had happened. I don’t think so this is a laughing matter. You’d never know what is it like until you gone through it. That is my advice. You may laugh but you’d get it soon.
Comments (12)
Oh dear, this is so scary! I’m sad to say this but there are so many perverted ppl around! The authorities not doing anything will only embolden these people further to do worse things. Thankfully you’re okay. To prevent further happenings, do write in to the authorities at Midvalley describing the person or pass on ur link on FB!I wonder how many poor girls kena already.
I’m ok but mentally still not ok.
Authorities there said I’m the first case. They never heard of it. So sad. They think they never heard of it so it won’t happen at all. I wonder what kind of mentality is that.
Hi, came across your blog this morning andwas shocked to read about your encounter. My suggestion: maybe you could write in to the manager’s office and lodge a complaint regarding the staff who refused to help? Or better still, write in to a local newspaper. I’ m sure they would jump then. I hope things are getting better for you although i know its’ gonna be difficult. Tc!
HI Bumos,
Thank you for your concern. I’m ok now except for all the phobia of going to Mid Valley and any other shopping complex. Still a bit paranoid walking in shopping complex 🙁
I will share 2 more stories which happened to my friend. It’s not the first time this happens at Mid Valley though.
It’s scary, i got molested in bus while going to college because I take bus to college that time. I took two buses to reach ampang park from here.
Last time in the bus also I got it before. Twice. Sigh.
Now reading this.. And having just read today’s newspaper and yesterday’s, very scary. Can you do a pepper spray review? 🙂
I’m having a bit phobia of shopping alone now with all the news. Good idea on pepper spray review! I need to find a few to review and compare now 🙂
somebody on a motorcycle passed by me and grabbed my right bust while i was cycling many years ago. he even turned his head back and laughed. i shouted limply for my dad who was cycling 1/2 km in front of me. my dad is still baffled until today why i lost temper and burst into tears at that time “just because i was molested”. i suppose men think it’s no big deal
Guys NEVER understand. They will just laugh about it. The problem is…shouldn’t your dad be angry about the whole situation since his daughter was molested while with him??
he didn’t see the whole thing as he was far in front. when he saw me i was already in tears. until today he didn’t know how i was molested. i found it to embarrassing to explain. i only told my mum and sis.
I understand. I too don’t talk to my dad about all this. Only mum.