It was sundAy morning about 10am when my HP rang non stop.
Me " hello who is this ? "
Voice over e phone " hi I am sorry I am looking for a driver to replace my regular driver who is on hospitalization leave. "
Me " friend , I am sorry I think you got the wrong number .
No… No… You are Charles right ? Someone gave me your number as a referral. I urgently need a driver . …..
Me : “how do I address you ?
CHAN . You can call me Mr Chan .
Me : mr Chan , I am doing a LIMO business , I don’t do personal driving .
Chan " pls l am desperate , my regular driver is very sick I need a driver to help me out "
I did not speak anymore and kept silent for a while.
Mr chan " why don’t u pop by my condo for tea , we can have a short discussion.
Me " ok”
Mr chan " great I will wait for you at the guard house.
I rode my bike and stop at the guard house. A elderly man wearing spectacles In jeans and a football jersey was standing next to the guard. I wave my hand and was allow to enter.
Mr chan took a lift down to the basement carpark while I stood near my bike to wait for him.
Mr chan " come this way to the lift lobby. "
Me " is alright maybe we could talk here ? "
Mr chan " no .. No that can’t do . You are guest today . I prepare tea and some light snacks, let’s go up .
I had no choice but to oblige.
Come on In pls. The maid held the door for us as I follow him in.
After he took his seat , I then sat down opposite him.
We had tea and made some small talk before we talk about work.
Me " so tell me about my job scope ."'
Mr chan " report at 630am , send my kid to school . Come back sent the maid to cold storage for shopping. After that standby at the condo for me or my wife. Some times I will drive to work . Sometimes I need u to send me to work . If there is nothing for the day , you help men to wash the FIVE cars ….and …
Me : " FIVE cars ! !! I cut him off immediately .
I place my tea cup on the the table .
Me " sorry , I really don think….
Mr chan " pls Charles….. " JOY " …
The maid came out " yes sir '
Chan " bring young master out "
Yes sir …the maid obey.
The maid push the young master out on a wheel chair. I took a look at the boy and I could tell the boy has special needs.
My heArt sank. I wave my hand and acknowledge his presence.
Mr chan " ok , push him bAck in .
The maid did as told.
My eyes well up with tears.
Mr chan " my son has cerebral palsy ….. "
I place my hand up to stop him ……" I understand "
Me " tell what are the five cars you have before I decided to take on the job."
Mr chan " I got a Ferrari , a Lamborghini, a RR , a 5 series and a S class. You will drive the S class daily. My wife takes the 5 series.
Me " ic …. What is my salary like ?
Mr chan " since it is a short time for a month. There will be no leave , medical benefit , No OT, No CPF . I will pay you 4K . Every Saturday after your job end I will pay you 1k. I will pay for your motorcycle petrol , ERP charges , season parking and your handphone bill.
Me " ok. When do I start …. "
Mr chan stood and stretch out his hand .
I stood up and shook his hand .
Mr Chan " thank you very much, pls come tomorrow at 630'.
Me " ok, I will take my leave now"
I return to the condo basement carpark.
By this time , I could see many other full time personal drivers hanging around exchanging greeting and catching up on gossip.
It is at least three hours before I pick mrs chan up from the gym. I parked the car at the washing bay and change to my round neck white shirt before I start to wash the 5 series.
After 45 mins , the car was clean. I drove it slowly to a corner to have it wipe dry. The car boot was filled with car polishing stuff. I took out a bottle and apply a thin coat starting from the top of the working my way down.
2 and a half hours had passed by. I head to the toilet and clean myself up before putting on my white shirt on. Started the car and went to GWC.
It was still early so I head to the public car park next to the Catholic Church to wait . Five mins before time, I started the engine and drove slowly to the pick up point.
She was already there. I put the car to park, came out to open the car boot for her as she had some grocery shopping in her hand.
Mrs chan " thank you, you are early . I like that.
She hop into the car. The scent of her shower foam filled the car as soon as I step in.
Me " are we heading back madam ? "
Mrs chan " yes pls. I can see that you wash the car.
Me " yes , since there is time so I just did a general wash to remove the dirt and dust.
Mrs chan " thank you.
Five minutes away to the condo , she took out her HP and spoke in Baharsa . I guess she. Use be calling her helpers to come assist with the grocery shopping.
Mrs chan " the front lobby will do. "
Me " sure"
The helper was there ready to assist mrs chan.
Mrs chan " go for your lunch come back at 2pm .
Me " yes madam "
I went to a nearby food court to have two plain Prata
Order a coffee and went back to the condo to rest.
After about 30 mins I change to my t shirt and started to touch up on the 5 series. The sport rims very still dirty and i had to apply degreaser. With an old toothbrush I started cleaning the rims. Rinsing it plenty of water all the time.
Finished up with a cloth , wiping dry the rims to prevent any water mark stains.
I freshen up and changed to my shirt and standby.
Elderly gentleman came up to me.
" hello ah beng , you are very on the ball. U new here ?
I exchanged a hand shake with him .
Me " yes it is my first day. My name is Charles.
" you can call me Ahmad . I am also a personal driver like you. Working for 7 years with my boss in this condo,"
Me " ic "
Ahmad did most of the talking and introduced me to other drivers. Very soon I was making small talk with them. Ahmad gave a long background information with regard to my boss. I find it useful that I know his likes and dislikes.
From speaking to Ahmad. I found out that mrs chan is below 35 years old. Both mr and mrs are rich Indo Chinese tycoon back in their country. They have shifted their business here in spore and make this place their HQ.
It was already 2pm . I thank MR Ahmad and went to standby at the car.
Ahmad " bro no need to stand by the car. They will SMS or call up before they come down. Relax . "
Me " oh ok "
Ahmad " today is Monday … They won’t be going out . Trust me "
MR Ahmad is very alert, he study’s the schedule of all the drivers bosses . He is 85 % right most of the time.
The next day I reported at the condo . I parked my motorcycle at the basement carpark and took my cleaning car kit with me .
I went to find the S class and discover it was clean very likely by the domestic helpers, the BMW 5 series was parked beside it and it was extremely dirty.
I did not have both the car keys with me as it was my first day of work. I stood beside the car and waited. I took my handphone out to realize that the signal at the basement car park wasn’t good. After walking around the car park I managed to find a spot with 2 bar of signal. I stood there for a while to check if I had missed Any call for mr chan.
It was 8 am and still there wasn’t any call. I took off a cleaning cloth from my bag and started to clean the 5 series sport rims while waiting.
Excuse me ? What do you think you are doing ? …..lady voice.
I stood up and adjusted my shirt.
Me : " I was just …..
Lady : " why are you touching my car ?
Me " I am the ….
Lady " I am calling security !
Me " pls call mr chan first !!!
Lady " you know my husband ? "
Me " I want to tell you , that I am the new driver your husband enagaged."
She was embarrassed as her snow fair skin on her face started to turn red.
Lady " I am so sorry … You must be Charles.
Me " is ok mrs chan !
Lady " here is the spare for all the five cars. From now on you take charge of all e cars. Pls take me to great world city for my gym class.
Me " ok mrs chan.
She hop on the back seat of the 5 series, I scramble to get myself ready and off we went.
I drop her off at GWC.
Mr chan " come back at 11am , same place pick me up.
Me " yes mrs chan.
I return to the condo basement carpark.
By this time , I could see many other full time personal drivers hanging around exchanging greeting and catching up on gossip.
It is at least three hours before I pick mrs chan up from the gym. I parked the car at the washing bay and change to my round neck white shirt before I start to wash the 5 series.
After 45 mins , the car was clean. I drove it slowly to a corner to have it wipe dry. The car boot was filled with car polishing stuff. I took out a bottle and apply a thin coat starting from the top of the working my way down.
2 and a half hours had passed by. I head to the toilet and clean myself up before putting on my white shirt on. Started the car and went to GWC.
It was still early so I head to the public car park next to the Catholic Church to wait . Five mins before time, I started the engine and drove slowly to the pick up point.
She was already there. I put the car to park, came out to open the car boot for her as she had some grocery shopping in her hand.
Mrs chan " thank you, you are early . I like that.
She hop into the car. The scent of her shower foam filled the car as soon as I step in.
Me " are we heading back madam ? "
Mrs chan " yes pls. I can see that you wash the car.
Me " yes , since there is time so I just did a general wash to remove the dirt and dust.
Mrs chan " thank you.
Five minutes away to the condo , she took out her HP and spoke in Baharsa . I guess she. Use be calling her helpers to come assist with the grocery shopping.
Mrs chan " the front lobby will do. "
Me " sure"
The helper was there ready to assist mrs chan.
Mrs chan " go for your lunch come back at 2pm .
Me " yes madam "
I went to a nearby food court to have two plain Prata
Order a coffee and went back to the condo to rest.
After about 30 mins I change to my t shirt and started to touch up on the 5 series. The sport rims very still dirty and i had to apply degreaser. With an old toothbrush I started cleaning the rims. Rinsing it plenty of water all the time.
Finished up with a cloth , wiping dry the rims to prevent any water mark stains.
I freshen up and changed to my shirt and standby.
Elderly gentleman came up to me.
" hello ah beng , you are very on the ball. U new here ?
I exchanged a hand shake with him .
Me " yes it is my first day. My name is Charles.
" you can call me Ahmad . I am also a personal driver like you. Working for 7 years with my boss in this condo,"
Me " ic "
Ahmad did most of the talking and introduced me to other drivers. Very soon I was making small talk with them. Ahmad gave a long background information with regard to my boss. I find it useful that I know his likes and dislikes.
From speaking to Ahmad. I found out that mrs chan is below 35 years old. Both mr and mrs are rich Indo Chinese tycoon back in their country. They have shifted their business here in spore and make this place their HQ.
It was already 2pm . I thank MR Ahmad and went to standby at the car.
Ahmad " bro no need to stand by the car. They will SMS or call up before they come down. Relax . "
Me " oh ok "
Ahmad " today is Monday … They won’t be going out . Trust me "
MR Ahmad is very alert, he study’s the schedule of all the drivers bosses . He is 85 % right most of the time.
I was feeling very sleepy and I couldn’t keep my eyes open.
I head towards the washing Bay Area and fill the pail with some water .
Heading back to the car I started to clean the rear car rim, giving myself some work to do to fight off the zzz monster.
The car hazard lights started to bling.
Before I knew it , mrs chan reached for the driver door…
I was taken aback…
Mrs chan " sorry I didn’t realized you are cleaning the car.
Mrs chan was in a pink top and a floral print skirt.
Me " is ok . U heading out ? I will get car ready …
Mrs chan " is ok , I will drive myself…..
I could sense she is rushing ….
Me " ok"
I back off from the car. Mrs chan hop in and off she sped off.
I threw the waste water away , clean up and sat in corner to wait for duties to be assigned .
Mrs chan came bk with her BMW after about three hours and head to a different parking lot . In fact she park it right at the end where they are no cars at all.
I walked towards the car but kept my distance. I hid behind a pillar and observe from a safe distance .
Mrs chan was still on the handphone . I could see she was having a very intense conversation . Her the other hand was gesturing all over. She finally end her call , threw the handphone on the front passenger seat and place her head on the steering wheel. She sat up and started to grap some tissue to dry her eyes .
After about five minutes, she move the car forward at a slow speed. Most likely to head back to her assign parking lot. I double my pace to head back before her car arrived.
I stood near where the car is usually parked.
The engine came to a halt and her door open.
I walked up towards her and greeted her.
Me " is there anything I can help you with ? Any grocery bags? "
Mrs chan " oh you are here , sorry I was deep in thgs."
Me " are you unwell ? Your eyes are red. Do you need me to sent you to the doctor ?
Mrs chan " oh no.. I am fine , thank you for your concern. Sorry is a bit messy inside , can you help clear up those tissue.
Me " sure , you have a good rest "
I started the car and RE park the car. The car was parked at a angle . I straighten the steering wheel and reversed back into the lot.
I put the gear into parked mode . I felt a vibration at my floor and look at the floor mat and discover that mrs chan blackberry was left there.
I took it up and saw a Malaysian HP number displaying on the screen.
I didn’t answer the call , but place it back on the same spot.
The wet tissue were all over the place , as I started to remove them and threw in at the bin at the front lift lobby.
Just then the lift lobby open and mrs chan came out.
Mrs chan " hey Charles … I think I left my HP in the car .
She had a big oversize T shirt and I could tell she didn’t have her bra on.
Me " ok madam , you just hold the lift , I go run and get it.
Off I went .
Me " there u go !"
Mrs chan " thanks ….
She hurried to look at the screen and started to text back instantly…. As the lift door shuts fully .
An SMS came in At 4pm
Mrs chan " we are done for that day, you can report off. Thank you for yr concern just now. "
Me " no problem , see you tomorrow "
I started my bike and head bk home to tg halt hawker centre to have some food.
The next day I reported at 630am and did the usual routine stuff.
After I throw off mr chan daughter at the special school and head bk to the condo.
Parked the S class back to its lot and took the 5 series to the wash bay to wash .
An incoming SMS came in at 815am
Mrs chan " get ready at 0830 , heeding to cold storage at JLN JELITA .
At 825am I warm up the 5 series and pull up to the lobby waiting area.
Mrs chan " good morning Charles , lovely day isn’t it . "
Me " yes it is. Great to see u feeling better "
I glance thru the rear view mirror and saw her smiling .
We arrived at cold storage.
Mrs chan " parked the car and come help me the shopping "
Me " yes madam "
I parked the car and head up straight to find mrs chan in the supermarket .
Me " come you carry your handbag with you I will push the trolley….. As I hand over her handbag to her.
Mrs chan smiled….
With mrs chan leading the way down the alleys , I follow closely just behind.
She wore a tight high cut Demin shorts. I could see butt cheeks exposed.
I took my sight away from her and look at shelf instead.
Mrs chan suddenly took out her HP from her back pocket and answer her call.
Her mood changes instantly. She step away from to have some space between us.
I stood at the same spot and pretending to look at some shopping stuff.
My ears were attentively listening, but I could pick up anything.
Mrs chan end the call and stood there in daze.
She soon broke down and cried.
Me " here take the tissue pack "
Mrs chan " thanks "
Me " I head to the cashier to make payment first , here are the car keys … You head to the car and rest ,,,I will come shortly."
She nod her head and walked away in a fast pace.
I loaded up the shopping stuff In the back .
I open the driver door and was surprised that she was seating In the front seat.
Mrs chan " I need a listening ear, can we head to a cafe or something"
Me " sure"
I had to think fast… I drove straight to macdonalds at ridout garden.
Me " wait here. I will get two hot drinks and be back. Lock the car door "
I step out and heard the doors locked.
Me " here is a cappuccino , be careful is hot ! "
Mrs chan " thanks "
There was a strange silence In the car….
Me " I will start first ….
Mrs chan turn her head and give me a weird look ….
Me " the matter you going to speak about , has to do with a guy ?
She raised her eyebrow !
Me " yesterday I clean up you used tissue paper in the car, I found a bill from 7 11. It has the date and time . One item cAught my eye, pa pack of condom.
She lower her head.