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Park Bench

‘OH SHIT! How long have I been sleeping?’ ‘An hour? Why?’ ‘On your shoulder the whole time? Oh my god. I just had the weirdest dream.’ Clutching her forehead in disbelief, Joey had her other hand pushed against her groin, as if she needed to pee. After she spent a minute or two to sober…Continue readingPark Bench

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Workplace Pussy

‘BOSS! Will you be working here till late?’ ‘I guess? This is the only time I can focus on numbers.’ ‘YAY!’ The newest staff, a customer-turned waitress whose voice was one of the most energetic I’ve ever heard, joined me at the table with her pint of 1664, leaning uncomfortably close to watch my screen…Continue readingWorkplace Pussy

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Three-plus Years

‘Jay. How are you heading home? Cab?’ ‘Yeah. But I’m thinking of going somewhere else to rest a bit before going home. You know, my face red like this.. I don’t want my family to see this.’ ‘Haha. I understand. I think that’s a good idea too.’ The rest of the group soon found their…Continue readingThree-plus Years

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First-Last Day

(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

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Unconventional Education

(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