PhantaceeMe: ‘Xiu Qi?’ The Chinese girl, in a black blazer, waving my Chinese name dropped the laminated A4 sheet and smiled widely at me, while standing in the middle of loud, eager Asians rushing to their families who were at the airport to receive their travellers. Xiu Qi: ‘J! Welcome to Beijing, China. They sent…Continue readingA Big Deal
Just like the first time people reacted to the world’s most prolific scent, I couldn’t resist turning my head to catch a glimpse of the lady (or guy) who wore the famed perfume. It drifted gently into my nose, and the strength of it told me her exact distance from me. The only ‘new’ guest…Continue readingDinner for Ones
Unknown Number (Whatsapp): ‘Hey J. I’m Rick here. Just want to ask if you know Mel, the blogger.’ Me (Whatsapp): ‘Mel? Yeah I know her. How did you get my number?’ Rick (Whatsapp): ‘Ah. Don’t bother about how I got your number. You free tonight?’ Me (Whatsapp): ‘I’m working. On most nights.’ Rick (Whatsapp): ‘Oh!…Continue readingFor Mel C
Stepping into a small and bare house, my sister introduced me to her friend, Elise, whom she thought could use some free tuition I was giving to her. As if my sister was in her own home, she went into Elise bedroom after an exchange of whisper, then calling out to me that she was…Continue readingSister’s Inside Job
Jerry: ‘Hey bro! Nice to finally meet the writer!’ Me: ‘Hi. So this is the place huh? Am I the last to arrive?’ Jerry: ‘Of course. You’re the highlight man! Come.’ Two other guys, one around my age and the other in his 30s were introduced to all of us, shaking hands with our bags…Continue readingTest of Will