Phantacee‘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
As rarely as Jason would see his boss in the office, it was even more of a surprise when he came up to him after most of the staff left for lunch. (Boss speaking) ‘Jason, can you fly tonight?’ ‘Fly? To where?’ ‘Jarkata. Everything else has been arranged.’ ‘Umm.. I still have some work that’s..…Continue readingNo Return
Bending over the hedge of bushes, I was so close to emptying my belly of beer when a hand came over to give me a few pats on the back, which ironically triggered the cocktail of beer and BBQ to gush onto the pretty plants looking innocently in my face. On and on it went…Continue readingSlippery Fingers
(Call from an unknown number) ‘What time can you reach Park Royal Pickering?’ ‘May I know who is this?’ ‘Someone related to Nat. Do you know her? Or did I get the wrong number?’ ‘Is it that Nat from Tumblr?’ ‘Yessss.. what time can you reach? I think you should come pick her up.’ In…Continue readingSecret Visit