Phantacee‘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
(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
(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
In the bedroom where we would usually get comfy, it was the first time she did not cuddle up to me so quickly. Instead, we sat face-to-face with our kneecaps touching, producing an uncanny ambience I could not think of anything so serious for. ‘I have something to confess to you.’ ‘Yeah?’ ‘I don’t expect…Continue readingOn Loan