PhantaceePart 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 Upon arrival in the cold capital of China, Beijing, I couldn’t miss the huge cardboard with my name on it, spinning like a helicopter in the hands of the Chinese girl wearing a winter coat. Immediately going up to her and giving her my name card, she…Continue readingIt’s Just Business
‘Why are you here? Aren’t we done talking?’ To have his ex-girlfriend coming up to his office at such late hours, he couldn’t help but feel a little frustrated, at her insensitivity to the time, and also the venue. (Stacey replied) ‘It’s not about that anymore.. I’m here for something else.’ ‘What? Do I owe…Continue readingDeep Addiction
(Hayley asked) ‘Why don’t you have a seat first? Let me take my meds and bring you water.’ Her thirteen-year-old sister disappeared into a room and stayed very quiet, while Hayley returned to the glass coffee table with my water and a zip lock pouch containing some powder. Pouring some of the content out onto…Continue readingHypocritical Act
(Bella whispered) ‘So.. How does it feel to be in a room right next to that fucking couple? Almost married?’ (I replied) ‘Yeah. A little? And a little exciting too.’ The bridesmaid that came for the wedding without knowing anyone else got on with me quickly after discovering that I was in a similar situation…Continue readingGroomsMaid-Bridesman
The twenty-eight year old, female tenant whom has been staying with me since four years ago invited me for a drink in the living room, having been there through my divorce from day one, till the day I was officially single – again. (She asked) ‘How are you coping?’ ‘Quite alright. Now you have more…Continue readingDis-Rented