Phantacee(Manager sneering) ‘Finally huh! Remember to return your apron after washing. I will ask them to prepare your paycheck as soon as they can.’ At long last, the two-year stint at this company came to an end, paving way for my next employment that was scheduled to start a week later. The newest staff, Shirlene,…Continue readingFirst-Last Day
‘Mei! Can you help me to close the door?’ ‘Yupp! Rest well!’ After getting into a beer binge with my sister and her friend, Ying, to celebrate the end of her diploma. To nobody’s surprise, my low tolerance to alcohol made me the first to be knocked out, though I was more delusional than sleepy.…Continue readingDeal-Breaker
(Distant whispering) ‘You dare meh? He will probably see us as crazy.’ ‘Just asking ma. You also want to know right? He looks helpful anyway.’ ‘Ok lo. You go ah?’ ‘Together la!’ Despite having his earphones plugged in, Benedict had no music playing through it and could hear every word the two girls said, seemingly…Continue readingUnconventional Education
‘Fuck’, that very word slipped my mouth just as I fell on my knees on the asphalt running track near my house, barely finding my balance amongst the chest-crushing gasps of air. Having done the last lap of my 30-60 interval training, it was nonetheless one of the most enjoyable run especially after a drizzle.…Continue readingAfter-run Shot
Hinging on the hope that the ‘sugar mum’ would not bring Andy any harm, he had made peace with the facts that; ‘she’ might be a man, ‘she’ might be the police, and ‘she’ might just be a prank. The last ten-minute wait felt like an eternity for the person who never showed him how…Continue readingMonetary Terms