KUALA LUMPUR: Hoping to talk her mother out of marrying Datuk Fazley Yaakob, Cik B set out to uncover flaws in the celebrity chef and singer—only to find herself completely won over instead.
The young singer, influencer and entrepreneur, whose real name is Nur Edlynn Zamileen Muhammad Amin, admitted she couldn’t find a single fault in Fazley.
Seeing how devotedly he treats her mother, cosmetics mogul Datuk Seri Vida, made it impossible for her to stand in their way.
Speaking to reporters after Fazley’s lavish proposal to Vida at the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) last night, Cik B confessed she initially doubted welcoming a new man into their lives.
“I am someone with trust issues. Dida is genuinely good, but I was the one with the problem.
“It’s normal, perhaps because of being young and impulsive,” she said, referring to Fazley by his affectionate nickname.
“To be honest, I really did look for Dida’s faults to prove to Mama that she shouldn’t marry him. But Dida is too perfect.
“It’s hard to find any fault in him, especially when seeing the way he cares for and treats Mama. The way Dida looks after Mama isn’t like other couples. Mama is treated like a princess; he even puts her shoes on for her like Cinderella.”
Adjusting to the changing family dynamic took time, though Cik B could not pinpoint exactly how long. Eventually, seeing her mother’s joy outweighed her own reservations, and she realised Vida deserved a loving, attentive partner.
“Even though I previously struggled with my own feelings regarding our family situation, as long as Mama is happy, I am happy. Everyone needs a partner in their life,” she said.
While Cik B supports her mother’s decision, she shared one heartfelt plea for Vida’s emotional well-being.
“I see Mama is happy, so I am okay too. Mama is much stronger than I am, so she knows how to handle her emotions.
“I once told Mama she has the freedom to marry whomever she wants, but I ask for only one thing. If something happens and the relationship doesn’t go as hoped, I don’t want Mama to be hurt, disappointed or suffer from depression. That is what I want to avoid seeing the most. Everything else is fine,” she explained.
Rather than making strict demands of her future stepfather, Cik B laid out three simple hopes for him as he joins the family.
“My conditions are simple: make Mama happy, provide for her needs, and help Mama with her business. I also want to congratulate Dida—his efforts truly went beyond my expectations. I’m very picky when it comes to a potential new father, and I never expected him to go to such lengths. These things aren’t cheap and take immense effort. Not everyone is willing to do it,” she remarked.
She also praised Fazley’s gentlemanly nature and family-first mindset, which she believes make him an ideal match for Vida.
“To me, Dida is too perfect for Mama. Not only does Dida have the looks, but he can also recite the Quran well, can cook, and is wealthy. What else could Dida possibly be lacking? The fact that Dida chose Mama is already an honour to me,” she added, noting her excitement at gaining four new stepsiblings to liven up their home.