Two narratives running parallel with each other. Two people, two elections, two eras, and two iterations of Malaysia. It all started with a letter. Xi Wai, a mid-forties professional working for a government-linked company, wrote an opinion piece to an online news portal. It was at a time when political sensitivities were high nearing the thirteenth general election. Things spiraled out of control, causing him to be suspended from his prestigious job as a chief economist. Ngok Choy, a young temporary teacher living in Batu Gajah, was confused about his feelings for his best friend Anita Khairul. This was further complicated by their different ethnicities and backgrounds. Weaving the personal in with the political, the novel explores questions of personal identity and cultural change within the multiracial backdrop of Malaysia’s historical and contemporary socio-political landscapes. The storylines carry us forward until a twist reveals Ngok Choy’s choices and Xi Wai’s hidden history.