Phantacee(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
‘Mei! Can you help me to close the door?’ ‘Yupp! Rest well!’ After getting into a beer binge with my sister and her friend, Ying, to celebrate the end of her diploma. To nobody’s surprise, my low tolerance to alcohol made me the first to be knocked out, though I was more delusional than sleepy.…Continue readingDeal-Breaker
‘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
At 11pm, after doing a few laps of my own at the then-closed condominium pool, it was time to put the security guards’, whom I have been really good friends with, hearts at ease. On this day of every week, I would hold swimming classes before spending up to an hour alone in the pool.…Continue readingConsequential Doping
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