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
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‘Boss? This is Charlene. She’s here for the interview.’ ‘Alright. Thanks.’ Ryan waved for her to take a seat on the chair beside the small office table like going to the doctor’s, except this was a less formal interview for a much-talked-about, high-paying job. Dressed in a knitted spaghetti top and tiny clubbing shorts, he…Continue readingAdditional Work
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It’s Just Business 3
Part 1 | Part 2 | Part 3 The instant I turned the door knob, the manager pushed his way into my room and Jing followed closely behind him, walking into Min who was still asleep. There, he handed me two plane tickets, and returned more files we mailed over before my arrival, all signed…Continue readingIt’s Just Business 3
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Messed-up Fun
Having not gotten his ‘relief’ from his girlfriend in a long time, Andrew was pleased when he saw the girl, whom he chose from a handful of others, waiting in the room mentioned in the text. Seated at the edge of the bed in a white crop singlet, the rugged denim shorts left her long…Continue readingMessed-up Fun
11-06-20. 2300. 540107. 10F. After receiving a piece of paper with the above text from my boss, I found myself waiting at the stairs of that said block, still unsure of what this ‘new assignment’ was. For the first 3 months at this small, debt-recovery company, I was running the bothersome task of collecting payment…Continue readingIndebted