Me: Do u clean often? It is so neat and tidy.
Gary: I am a neat person and I have a cleaning lady who comes and clean the place from time to time.
Me: I see.
Gary: Do u want to have a look at the place?
Me: Sure.
He holds out his hand to me and I take it.
He walked towards the main living area… it has a main lounge area and a small bar top at the other end.
There are two 3-seater leather sofa and a wooden tea table.
He brought me out to the balcony. Wow… the glass walls surround the balcony and the view just caught my eye.
Gary: Are u ok?
Me: Wow.. the view is just….
Gary: I know.
Me: Do u like staying here?
Gary: Yes, not too bad.
Not too bad??? Is he ok???
Gary: Come, I will show the the rest of the place.
Me: ok..
There are 3 bedrooms in total. One is his bedroom which is neat and tidy too. There is a walk-in wardrobe in his room and this man sure knows how to dress.
There is another study room with his computers and stuffs…
And another guest room.
Gary: My younger sister stays here some times. She is in Hong Kong now. But she will be moving to London soon so this room will be free.
Me: So u have any other family here?
Gary: No, my parents are overseas, busy with their business. I am the only one here.
Me: Do u plan to move?
Gary: I think I like it here at the moment. Enough of showing… come and sit in the lounge, I will get u something to drink.
We went back to the lounge area. I opened the balcony door and just wander outside.
The wind is not too strong today… but still feels cool.
I was looking over the glass wall and decided to step back and walk into the lounge room when I bumped into Gary.
Me: oh no… so sorry…
Gary: No worries, I was just bringing u some orange juice.
I looked at my shirt, the orange juice is all over my shirt now. My white shirt has become an orange shirt.
Gary is looking at me… then to my shirt…
Gary: Come inside, I will get some clean clothes for u to change.
I follow him inside and he leads me to the toilet.
Gary: Wait here…
Me: ok…
He went off for a few minutes and came back with a white shirt.
Gary: This is mine.. u can change into it. U can wash off the stain in here.
Me: Sure, thanks.
Gary: Let me know if u need anything else.
Me: Ok.
Chapter 7 (Part 1)
The afternoon went by pretty fast. The kiss is still in my head and making me spin.
Gary looks relaxed and we talked about his work.
He is actually working as a banker in one of the banks and at times, he is busy with conference calls at night.
For me, I am just a normal OL. No speciality or whatsoever.
Me: So did u meet any other gals from the internet?
Gary: Nope (A short and precise answer which surprises me)
Me: Why? U seem open minded and u are always high.
Gary: I dun see the point, unless that person catches my eye.
I keep quiet.
Gary: Shall we go? Maybe u want to try my cooking?
Me: Erm…. try ur cooking?
Gary: Yes, I cook pretty well.
Me: To your place?
Gary: Yes, of course. Where else to cook for u then?
Me: Ermmm….
I think he can feel my hesitation.
Gary: Just food. U can pass my mobile number to ur friends or family if u are worried.
Me: (Thinking hard…, should I… should I not?) O… ok then.
Gary: Good, let’s go then.
Me: How well can u cook? Aren’t u always busy and do u still cook after work?
Gary: Normally I cook during the weekends. It is kind of relaxation for me too.
Me: Sounds interesting….
Gary: Is it? Wait till u try it. (He smiles)
It was a short drive to MBFC. I am curious.. why is he coming back to the CBD?
Me: Oh, are u going to get something from ur office?
Gary: No, why?
Me: This is the way to ur office.
Gary: I stay in this area.
Huh? Is he serious? It is a costly place to stay in.
I asked another stupid question.
Me: So how much are u paying for the rent? It must be expensive here.
He looked at me as if I am an alien from another planet.
Gary: I own the place.
Me: Oh… I see.
We drove into one of the condominiums. It was porsche and so out of place for me.
I want to dig a hole and hide… this is so not real. I pinch my arms slightly … it hurts.. so it is real.
We get out of his car and walked to the lift. Gary is carrying the picnic basket and I was looking around the place.
He is examining me… as if I am some country bumpkin out of town.
Me: This place is…. just…. hmmm….
Gary: What?
Me: Nothing… hard to describe.
Gary: U dun like it?
Me: I dun stay here… not up to me.
Gary: Come, into the lift.
Me: So which floor are u?
Gary: The penthouse.
Gees… the penthouse! What the….
I am seriously getting dizzy with all these today. Too much on my plate and I need to digest it.
The lift reach the top floor and open.
Wow…. my mouth drop open. It has a staggering view up here. His unit is big… and clean… and orderly.
Nothing like a bachelor pad.
Me: Do u clean often? It is so neat and tidy.
Gary: I am a neat person and I have a cleaning lady who comes and clean the place from time to time.
Me: I see.
Gary: Do u want to have a look at the place?
Me: Sure.
He holds out his hand to me and I take it.
He walked towards the main living area… it has a main lounge area and a small bar top at the other end.
There are two 3-seater leather sofa and a wooden tea table.
He brought me out to the balcony. Wow… the glass walls surround the balcony and the view just caught my eye.
Gary: Are u ok?
Me: Wow.. the view is just….
Gary: I know.
Me: Do u like staying here?
Gary: Yes, not too bad.
Not too bad??? Is he ok???
Gary: Come, I will show the the rest of the place.
Me: ok..
There are 3 bedrooms in total. One is his bedroom which is neat and tidy too. There is a walk-in wardrobe in his room and this man sure knows how to dress.
There is another study room with his computers and stuffs…
And another guest room.
Gary: My younger sister stays here some times. She is in Hong Kong now. But she will be moving to London soon so this room will be free.
Me: So u have any other family here?
Gary: No, my parents are overseas, busy with their business. I am the only one here.
Me: Do u plan to move?
Gary: I think I like it here at the moment. Enough of showing… come and sit in the lounge, I will get u something to drink.
We went back to the lounge area. I opened the balcony door and just wander outside.
The wind is not too strong today… but still feels cool.
I was looking over the glass wall and decided to step back and walk into the lounge room when I bumped into Gary.
Me: oh no… so sorry…
Gary: No worries, I was just bringing u some orange juice.
I looked at my shirt, the orange juice is all over my shirt now. My white shirt has become an orange shirt.
Gary is looking at me… then to my shirt…
Gary: Come inside, I will get some clean clothes for u to change.
I follow him inside and he leads me to the toilet.
Gary: Wait here…
Me: ok…
He went off for a few minutes and came back with a white shirt.
Gary: This is mine.. u can change into it. U can wash off the stain in here.
Me: Sure, thanks.
Gary: Let me know if u need anything else.
Me: Ok.
He walked off and I close the door. I looked at the mirror. I can see my bra pretty clearly as my shirt was sticking on it.
Is that why he was looking at me just now?
I removed my shirt and saw that my bra is also stained. Should I wash it? Maybe I will just wash it slightly with some tissue.
I unclasp my bra and slide into his shirt… hmmm… his shirt smells good.
As I was washing the stain off my shirt, I realised I needed a clothe hanger to hang else it will never dry up.
Me: Hey Gary, can I have a clothe hanger please? I just need to hang my shirt in the shower area to dry off.
Gary: Sure. Give me a sec.
Me: Ok.
I was waiting behind the door… and he knocks.
Gary: Open the door please…
Me: Hmmm… I think the door is stuck.
Gary: Let me try…
I was stupid to be standing too close to the door when it bang into my forehead.
Me: Ouch…..
Gary: Oh.. so sorry… let me come in.
He comes in and I was rolling my forehead with my head. It was painful and he looks apologetic.
Gary: Oh… so so sorry, are u ok? (He catch a glimpse that I was braless)
Me: Oh… I was stupid, not ur fault.
Gary: U want to sit down and take a rest? (He is now rubbing my forehead with his head)
Me: No… I will be ok… (I look up to him as his sounded anxious)
We are looking at each other… right in the eye. I sense his change of breathing… he leans down to me… and kiss me….
I did not reject him… I feel his tongue inside my mouth… searching and twirling… the feeling is sensational…
His hands move down to my waist… and he holds me to sit on the table beside the sink…
He kisses me more…. and he starts to rub my nipples with his hands…. ohhh…. I start to moan….
Gary: Daph…. u look so sexy now….
Me: Hmmmm….
He starts to pull off the shirt that is on me… ohh… I am naked waist up. I am never naked in front of a man before…
It is so shy yet… so erotic… I can feel all my tension building up between my legs.
He continue to kiss me…. and I start to wrap my legs around his waist…. ohhh… I am on the same level as him now….
Gary: Oh Daph…. ur nipples are getting hard….
Me: Yes… u made them hard….
Gary: I love that….
He starts to unzip my jeans… ohhh…. I am getting anxious but I do not want to stop him.
He pulls off my jeans in a swift move and I am in my panties only.
He continues to french me… ohhh…. he is a good kisser.. making every nerve in my body wanting more… I cannot wait….
Then… he starts to rub on the area between my legs… while I still have my panties on.
Me: Ohhh…. Gary…. hmmmm…..
Gary: I know baby…. I can feel that u are so wet now…
Me: Yess…. ohhh……
He unzips his jeans and pulls it down…. I see his bulge and it is still growing…
He is moaning as we are frenching.. ohh…..
I start to rub on his bulge slowly…. I have not done this but I cannot resist it… seeing him this aroused….
He pulls aside my panties and slide in his finger…
Gary: Oh Daph… u are so wet for me….
Me: Yess…. Gary… u are so hard for me….
Gary: Yes… always hard for u baby….
He starts to pull off his boxer… oh.. he is hard… so hard for me….
I am getting panicky… is he going to have sex with me….
My mind is working both ways… one to experience something I have never had before….
Two… am I ready to do this with him?
I think the later got me….
Chapter 7 (Part 2)
Me: Gary…. I am not ready for u to enter me… can we just take this slow with some petting first? (I whisper…. I am not sure if he will be disappointed or angry)
Gary: Sure baby… I dun want to force u. I am happy with what we are doing now.
Me: Thank u…. (I bend over and kiss him more)
Gary: Daph…
Me: Please dun push ur finger too deep inside me… I am scared… it will be painful…
Gary: Hmmm….. (he looked at me with curious eyes)
Me: Huh?
Gary: Are u a virgin?
Me: Erm….. yes….
Gary: Oh baby…. (he looks surprised and curious. It is a mixture of look that I cannot understand).
Gary: I will be gentle with u…
Me: Yesss…..
He removes my panties… and kneel down in front of me. With both his hands, he spreads my legs wide open. He is seeing everything in front of him… including my
trimmed bush. He circles the bush with his index finger…. teasing me…. I was looking at him… eyes intense… and so horny….
Gary: Hmmmm…. u have a nice trimmed bush.
Me: Erhhh…. Yes ….
Gary: I love to taste u….
With that, he starts to kiss my clit…. ohh… my clit is so swollen now with all the frenching and touching.
Me: GARY…. OHHH…….. (he made me moan so loud now)
Gary: hmmm…. u are so sweet…
Me: Yeesss….. ohhhh….
His tongue continues to twirl on my clit.. making loud slurping noises…. he licks mercilessly on my pussy…. ohhh….. I cannot stop myself from wriggling and
moving …. I have not felt like this before…..
Gary: Baby… u are so fucking wet… u must be so horny….
Me: Yess…. Gary… horny for u…. ohhh…..
Gary: I love that u are horny for me….
Me: Yesss….. ohhh….. (I am practically panting with needs)
Gary: Let’s see if we can make u cum….
He sticks his tongue inside my wet pussy… and starts to move in and out of my pussy… ohhh….. this feels so good….
I am starting to scream now… so glad that no one can hear us ….
Gary: Yes baby… cum for me… ohh…. u are so fucking wet….
Me: Ohhh…. please…. Gary….. dun stop…..
Gary: Oh no… I am not going to stop… I want u to cum hard for me baby….
Me: Yess…. oh…..
I am feeling so high… so wet…. so uncontrollable…. ohhh… I am building up a big orgasm which I never had before. It is so intense that I felt I am going to
blow up anytime. I am starting to shake….. so close…. close….
Me: Oh Gary…. cumming….. cumming….
Gary: Oh yes… let me drink all ur juices….
With that, he cups his mouth on my pussy…. ohhh….. he must be drinking my juices….
I am so emabarrassed….
Gary: Hmmmm…. Daph…. (he leans forward to kiss me)
Me: I want to make u cum too ….
Gary: Look at my cock… it is waiting for u..
I looked down between his legs… oh… his cock is hard… upright…. I blushed….
Gary: Dun be shy… say hello to it… (he smiles)
Me: Ok….
I get off the table and kneel between his legs… looking up at him… he is staring at me….
I start off by licking his balls softly…. placing my tongue softly on his balls…. licking… licking…..
He groans a little…..
Gary: oh Daph…..
That was an encouragement…. I saw some demonstration on some porn before… but not practical usage of it.
I massage his balls softly with my fingers… while I kiss his cock head … licking his cock head slowly… placing my tongue around his cock head… making sure he
can feel it…. He looks excited and start to breathe heavily… ohhh… I must be doing it right….
Gary: Baby… that feels so good….
I hold his cock with my hands… and start to stroke it up and down… at the same time… I am sucking him slowly… softly… I want to tease him.
Gary: Oh… yess…. yesss……Daph…. dun stop….
I push his cock head into my mouth slowly… he sees that…. and he smiles… ohhh…. he is so hard for me….
At each pace, I push him further into my mouth… hmmm…. filling my mouth with his hard cock…. this is so erotic and I love it….
He holds my head with his hands and stand to move forward into my mouth… he is not forceful but I can feel the intensity increasing…
He groans louder … and moves faster…
Gary: Daph…. I am cumming….. do u want me to cum in ur mouth?
Me: Yess… cum in my mouth…. I want to feel u….
Gary: Yesss….. ohhh…. fuck…. cumming….
With that… he shoots inside my mouth… releasing …. so warm….
Hmmmm… I have never done anything like this before…. without another thought, I swallowed his cum….
He looked at me…. with some kind of unspoken promise… he lifts me up…. kisses me…. passionately….
Gary: Daph… let me love u….
Me: Huh….
Gary: Be my girlfriend….
Me: Let me think abt it….
Gary: Please….
Me: I will let u know… please give me some time….
Gary: Ok…. I hope u will agree to it… (He kisses me hard… )
Chapter 20
We lie on the bed for some time and then decide to take a bath together.
Gary lead me to this bathroom… turn on the warm water. The water pours onto our naked bodies… it feels so good.
Gary begins to french me… caress me…
Me: Hmmm… u want again?
Gary: I want u all the time…
Me: Hmmmm….
Gary: Let me get a condom…
Me: I will go and get it this time… give me a sec…
Gary: Ok…
I step out of the shower and dry myself with the towel by the side.
I walked to his usual side table and open the drawer… there is none there.
Me: Hey Gary, you run out of condom… looks like u can only see and no touch tonight… (I giggle)
Gary: Look into the other drawer on the other side.
Me: Ok…
I open the other drawer… as he says.. there is a new box there. I notice there is a A4 size hard cover book in the drawer… titled “My Conquests”.
I look in the bathroom… the water is still running. I am really curious… I know I should not do this… but I cannot help it. I take the book out and start to
flip.
There are names of women on the front page… mine was the last in the list. I flip on…
“Amy” : 23 year old, chinese.
It follows with this “She is slender… with long black hair. She moans ok.. not that fantastic. I found her in a bookstore at Orchard. Been together for 4 months. She
is trimmed and she is 32B. Hmmmm… she gets wet and enjoys sucking my cock. I bought her a pair of diamond earrings and she fuck me no tomorrow.”
WHAT???? What is this? There are other detail descriptions of what they do together.
Second one.
“Charlene” : 25 year old, chinese.
“She is a lonely gal who likes attention. She like me to lick and eat her pussy and screams when she cums. She has pink nipples which drives me crazy. ….” There are
more details about her too.
I sat down on the floor…. stun… shock.. speechless. I was the last on the name list… I quickly flip to the last bit…
“Daph” : 25 year old, chinese.
“I knew her through the internet, had great phone sex. I bet she is wild in real life…..”
That’s it? No more?
My tears start to pour… I am stoned. This is the real him? He treats me as his conquest? And one of his many? I hold the book to my chest and start to sob…. my
heart hurts… like a knife cutting through my heart… it is bleeding non stop now….
Gary: Hey baby.. did u find it? (He walks closer)…. Oh shit…. (he sees me with the book)….
I look at him… my tears do not stop….
Gary: Baby… please… that book was the past.
Me: I saw my fucking name on it! (I shouted at him) What kind of sick joke is this??? I am your conquest???? (I glare at him)
Gary: Please…. I admit I want to see what kind of gal u were in the beginning… but … but I fell for you during our first meeting.
Me: DON’T EXPECT ME TO BELIEVE A SINGLE WORD U SAY!!!! (With that, I throw the book on the bed)
He step forward… wanting to hug me… I draw my hands back…
Me: Please don’t touch me… I don’t want your touch. I feel so dirty now…
Gary: No… please… I am so so sorry… please… I really love u
I look at him… speechless…. I have nothing to say… my heart is weeping and I am in agony. The man I love… treated me like a sex toy. I look down… he steps
forward and I move away.
Me: Please do not touch me.
He looks at me… with agonizing eyes. How can he look agonised? I am just a conquest to him.
I start to look for my clothes… I put them on. I did not say anything. I was crying as I am putting on my clothes.
I am not looking at him… I just want to go…. I have nothing to say…
I make my way to the lounge to pick up my sling bag.
Gary: Daph… please forgive me… I really love u… please… (he extends his hand to hold mine)
I push his hands away… not looking at him. I am still crying… fuck… can I stop crying?
But it hurts… the pain is too much to handle… I just want to get out of his sight.
I said nothing as I open the door and leave. I wait for the lift to arrive. As he is naked, he is not able to chase me to the lift, which is good.
The lift arrives, I stepped in. As the door closes, Gary runs out, trying to stop the lift.. but he was too late.
I wipe my tears … trying to think straight… it is late now… where should I go?
If I go home now, Gary will be waiting at the lift lobby, I don’t want my parents to worry.
I decide to go to my friend’s place and stay for the night. She is trustworthy and my secret is safe with her.
I hail a cab… and make my way to her place.
I told her everything, she is cursing and swearing. She is happy to let me stay with her for the time being… or however long I want. I am grateful for that.
My phone rings… it is Gary. I did not answer it.
Then it buzzes… an sms from Gary.
Gary: Daph… please talk to me. I don’t want to end this. I really love u.
He continues to call… and sms me… throughout the night…
I did not reply. I do not know what to believe… he is a jerk. He did not love me… he used me… so that he will have another name in his list.
I feel sick… so sick… and hurt….
I cry for a long time… my friend consoles and stay with me… but I need to have some time by myself.
I lie on bed… tears flowing… sobbing on the bed… I am shattered.
Chapter 21
I called my mum and tell her I am at my friend Debbie’s place. I dun want her to worry too much that I always spend my weekends away.
Then I put my mobile to silence… It keeps ringing or buzzing now and then… I am just too shaken to talk to him… if I ever want to talk to him again.
How can he do this to me? Has he not have a heart? As I wipe away my tears, my hands touch the pendant that he has given me… oh… this just adds salt to the wound.
I bring my hands behind my neck and remove the necklace. I don’t want this fake love anymore.
I asked Debbie if I can stay for the night, she is fine. I am not sure how I can go home tomorrow. I am not sure if Gary will be waiting at the lift lobby for me. I
will try to sneak back home using another lift then.
It is around 2am… I have about 40 miss calls and loads of sms.
Gary: Please Daph, please don’t ignore me… I don’t want to lose u.
….
Gary: Daph… talk to me please….
….
Gary: I am downstairs at your place… please….
….
Gary: I will wait for you…
I put the mobile down… please leave me alone Gary… u have hurt me enough.
I cry on the pillow… and fall asleep….
Next morning, I wake up with a dizzy head. Debbie has prepared some porridge for me but I have no appetite at all.
I pick up my mobile….more missed calls. Looks like he did not sleep the entire night… he was waiting for me.
There is one sms just this morning, about 15 mins ago.
Gary: Daph… I mean it… I will wait here until I see u.
I am not ready to talk to him… I want to be alone for now… but.. I cannot bear to see him like this. Do I still love him? How can I love such a jerk?
I replied him.
Me: Please go home, I am not ready to face u. I will let u know once I am ready to talk to u.
He replies instantly.
Gary: Daph, please, I want to see u.
Me: What is the point? U have hurt me enough and I am not ready to see u yet.
Gary: Please, I don’t want to end this. I love u.
Me: Do u? I am just a toy to u.
Gary: Please…
Me: Go home, I will not see u now.
Gary: How much time do you need?
Me: Until I have no more feeling for u.
Gary: Daph… please…
Me: Please go, u will only hurt me more if u pester me.
After a few mins, he replies.
Gary: Ok, please let me know when u are ready to meet me.
Me: Ok. Bye.
I put down the mobile and try to eat a few mouthful of porridge. I gather my thoughts… and make my way home.
Inside my sling bag, carries the once “My heart” necklace….
I am paranoid when I am reaching my block. I walk to the other lift lobby to check first… seeing no one suspicious… I pressed for the lift.
I reach home… my parents are out. I look at myself in the mirror… I am a mess… big mess. My first relationship… as a toy. It is a pain that I cannot describe.
My mobile buzzes.
Gary: I am at home now, I will give u some time. Please sms me to let me know u are ok.
My tears fall… why? Do u think I am ok? After using me?
Me: Do u really think I will be ok? This hurt will never be erased in my life… never…
Gary: I am really sorry, please give me another chance.
I stop replying… another chance to hurt me? Can I bear it? What kind of person is he?
I take a shower.. clean myself up… trying to brace myself but I am just too weak.
I put the necklace into my drawer… I don’t want to see it for the time being.
My parents come back in the evening and I try to put a brave front.
Mum: Girl, auntie Mary says there is a guy sitting on the bench downstairs last night… I think for a long time. He does not stay here. U better be careful when u are
coming home at night.
I keep quiet… in my heart, I know it is Gary.
Me: Oh… I will be careful.
Mum: I am not saying u cannot stay out, u are old enough. Just let us know and be careful.
Me: Yes mum, I will.
I go to my room… getting ready for bed… and also for work tomorrow.
My mobile buzzes before I sleep.
Gary: Please get some sleep.
I ignore it.
The weeks go by… I try to concentrate at work but it is hard some times. I am distracted and I have no appetite. I just want to get some good sleep and forget about
everything. I make my way to the mrt station and I saw Gary… waiting outside the mrt station… I stop my pace and walk away. He runs up to me… standing in front
of me.
Gary: Daph, I need to talk to u. The waiting is driving me nuts.
Me: Who is the cause of this? (I stare at him)
He is speechless… I continue making my way … He stands in front of me again.
Gary: Please talk to me…
I look down… not sure if I am able to face him. He is so persistent and I just want to end this with him. I cannot bear this agony anymore.
Me: Ok, where do u like to talk?
He looks relief…
Gary: Shall we go to the open area upstairs?
Me: Ok…
He tries to hold my hand but I keep it with me… he looks wary and disappointed.
We reach the open area and sit on a bench. The night is beautiful and it is cool. But not the right atmosphere for our talk.
Gary: Daph, I want to tell u I am sorry. Sorry for the hurt that I have caused u. I admit I wanted to see how wild u are when we first met. But that night, your
innocence just moved me…. I…. I just fall in love with u… hopelessly…
I have no expression.. I just look bland.
Gary: Please say something…
Me: I don’t believe u anymore. The trust is gone. I cannot continue a relationship with u. The pain u have caused me is too much.
He panicks…
Gary: Daph… (he tries to hold my hand but I move away)
Me: Despite this, u have made me very happy for a period of time. But I don’t want to keep thinking what kind of person u really am.
(With that, I take out the pendant from my bag) Please take this back, I don’t think this is true anymore.
He looks heartbroken. I stand up and walk away…. This is it… the first man I love has given me so much pain. I want to be alone for now…
He calls my name…
Gary: Do you mind if I give u a last hug?
Me: (Thinking…. ) Ok…
Gary: (He leans forward to hug me… ) I will never forget u… u have changed me…
Me: Take care, bye.
We parted on that night…
This one is good… just adding a small paragraph or some concluding thoughts to finish it off would actually complete and wrap it up nicely =).
Regardless the story is true or not……..these jerk is not worth your love to cry on.
If you need to cry it out…..come here…..cry it off on papa shoulder!!!
Chapter 22
My heart aches as I say goodbye to him. As soon as I turn my head away from him… my tears just start falling. The pain is there… the love is there… I love him. I
really did. But I am not sure how much truth he is telling…
2 years has passed by… I am still me. There is a saying “Time is the best medicine”… but it is not working for me. He is always on my mind. I put all my energy
into my work, take up some hobbies to divert my attenion. But I miss him… I miss his kisses, his hugs… his tenderness. I am not sure if he misses me too. At times
I pass by MBFC and I wonder if he is still working there. Or I can just accidentally bump into him?
It is Valetine’s Day and as usual… all the shops are decorated up nicely… Especially the jewellery shops. I was wondering around on a Saturday night in Plaza
Singapura. Why am I here on a Valentine’s Day? I am not sure… Memories of the first date with him pops up… How innocent was I at that time?
I walked past one of the jewellery shop… it has a pendant that caught my eye. It is 2 hearts… tangled together.. similar to the one I used to have. Ohh… I held
my hands to my heart… I am starting to weep.
Voice: Hey, stop crying… you cry baby…
This sounds familiar…. I turn around…. Ohh… it is Gary… I am stoned. He looks the same.. maybe a little tired. He is wearing blue jeans with a white shirt. And
he is carrying a little toddler in his hands. The toddler looks around 1 year old and is crying loudly. He tries to calm the toddler by making funny faces and tickling
,, but it does not help. He is married? Maybe… he has found a nice gal after all. He looks around… maybe for his wife.
His eyes found mine… he is shocked. He looks at me… for some time… I cannot run this time… I stand rooted to the ground. He smiles slightly… or nervously…
I smile back at him. He walks towards me… ohh… how do I face him?
Gary: Hi Daph, it has been a long time. How are u?
Me: Hmmm… I am good, thanks. How are u?
Gary: I am good…. (He looks at me with those eyes…)
Me: How old is your baby? (I smile at the baby… it must be a boy as he is wearing blue)
Just then, I hear a woman’s voice.
Woman: Hey Gary… there u are…
I think to myself, that must be his wife. She walks towards us. She is well dressed, long soft hair, slight make up but it looks nice on her. I feel… pain.
I squeeze a smile at both of them as the woman slings her hands into his arm.
Woman: This is?
Gary: Oh Gail, this is Daph.
Me: Hi, nice to meet you (I extend my hand out for a handshake)
Gail: Oh hello… so you are Daph (She looks surprise and shakes my hands forcefully… as if she knows some secrets)
Me: Yes
Gail: So you are the one who stole my brother’s heart?
Huh? Did she say brother?
Gail: Come, pass me Daniel. You are not a good babysitter… he cries all the time when u carry him. I cannot leave him with u even for a second. And Daph, my brother
has been single for the past 2 years. My family is wondering if he is going to become a monk! (She laughs)
Can this be more embarrassing? I actually blush…
Gary: Hey Gail… u have been talking too much…
Gail: Yes yes… I am sure u guys have a lot of catching up to do. (She looks at me… ) Mind if I ask if u are still single?
Me: Hmmmm….. yes…. (I was surprised at her bluntness)
Gail: Good, I will make myself scarce. I will take a cab home on my own… U guys have fun. Nice to finally meet u Daph. U must be really special. (She winks)
Me: (I blush… and awkward) Nice to meet u Gail.
She left and we are alone on our own. There is a level of awkwardness between us. Not sure if it is due to what Gail has said… or the memories of the things that we
have done together. Gary walks towards me and saw the heart pandent on display. I look down… unable to perceive his reaction.
Gary: Daph, I really missed u. I think about u all the time.
Me: Gary.. I…
Gary: I have never forgotten u… (He reaches into his pocket and takes out the heart pendant… ohhh… he still has it) I bring it along with me all this time. I
want to give it to u in case I bump into you someday.
I am speechless… I start to tear… ohh… I am so touched. He feels the same way as I did. He has never forgotten me…
Me: U were always on my mind Gary… I tried to forget u but it was hard.
Gary: (He leans close and takes my hand) I love u Daph, can we start again?
Me: Yes….
Gary: Oh baby… (He hugs me… )
I let my tears of joy flow…
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