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Two in Four Will

Jolie: ‘Toilet?’ Me: ‘Sure. If you dare.’ Jolie: ‘If YOU dare!’ The sweet nineteen year old skipped into a female toilet of City Square Mall, among the vacant education centres in the upper floors. I hugged the only shopping bag tightly in my arms before walking casually into the ladies, knocking on the last cubicle…Continue readingTwo in Four Will

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Coffee ‘Creamer’

Just as I settled down in a cosy corner of StarBucks with my iPad, the sight of a shiny object under an occupied table got my attention. A lady in a blue floral dress, white columns lining the sides of her waist all the way to the hems, was seated opposite to my table. The…Continue readingCoffee ‘Creamer’

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Team Rocking

Tour Guide: ‘Sir, I am sorry but there isn’t any more single rooms. Can you share a room with another person?’ Me: ‘Yeah sure.’ She handed me a key card for the top most floor and I made my way over with my only luggage, a backpack that seemed too small for a three days…Continue readingTeam Rocking

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Childhood Neighbours

Ginny: ‘Tony kor kor, going out?’ Tony: ‘Yeah. Sheng Shiong. You?’ Ginny: ‘Same! Going to buy bread and eggs.’ They locked their doors and went into the lift together, attracting him with her oversized basketball jersey (singlet style) that has her school logo on it. He had pretty much watched the poly student grew up…Continue readingChildhood Neighbours

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The Accounting Job

Claire: ‘J, I am really keen to take up the accounting job you have. You have seen my resume, I believe I have the skills.’ Me: ‘But you are just in your teens, would you know how to balance my accounts?’ Claire: ‘Yes. I can learn. You can teach me, and we will work together.’…Continue readingThe Accounting Job