Wednesday (10 Oct)
I was on the balcony the whole night and did not sleep a wink last night. I went to town early before Trish woke up. I found a branch of my bank and deposited the cheque with my name into my account before heading back to the villa.
She was already awake and rushed over to meet me in the living room as I entered the villa. We had not spoken since the incident yesterday and she was panicking.
Trish: Dear…..sorry….. I am so sorry…….I thought you had left me here alone……please…. please forgive me…… I didn’t know what came over me……it won’t happen again…..I swear….
Me: Steph and Keith are coming over….let’s talk when we are back home…… I don’t want to talk about it now.
Just then, they knocked on the door. We had a quick breakfast before leaving for the airport.
I had thought about it thoroughly and had already came to a conclusion. I did not speak to anyone along the way and Steph could sense that something was definitely wrong with us. She tried to get information but hit a brick wall and gave up after some time.
I remained silent until we were home. Li was at home when we returned.
Li: how was the trip? good?
I did not respond to her and went straight to my room. Trish came in after me and close the door. Tears started to flow down her cheeks
Trish: I know what you want to say….. but still, I wanted to tell you that I am truly sorry and I really didn’t know why I allowed it to happen….. I really love you……
Me: I love you too but I cannot accept what had happened.
Trish: I know and understand. I will respect your decision.
Me: I have deposited the cheque. Once it cleared, I’ll deposit all the money into your account.
Trish: what money?
She looked surprise since she had not heard the conversation I had with Lak.
Me: I’ll tell you some other time when we are both feeling better. I’ll move back to my brother’s place tonight. Take care.
She did not say anything else and just silently retreated back to her room.
Without bidding her farewell, I left and headed for my old place.
It was already 8pm but no one was home.
I did not know if Mikel had returned back to the flat since their quarrel so I did not sleep in his room. I also did not want to sleep in Gabriel’s room just in case Glady came over tonight. So I laid down on the sofa in the living room and prepared to sleep.
I looked at all the photos that Trish and I had taken together during our short period of time together and my heart felt like it was broken into a million pieces. I cried myself to bed that night.
Thursday (11 Oct)
No one came home last night and I did not know where my brothers were. I changed and went back to the office. It was the only place that could get my mind off everything.
Once in the office, Mr Quek updated me of all the projects and I kept myself busy clearing all the backlogs.
That night, I was alone again at their place. I checked my bank account and the cheque had cleared. I left a voice mail in the number that Lak had given me and informed him that I had received the money but he did not respond.
I wanted to text Trish to inform her but I ended did not do so. I was still angry with her but I had started to miss her a little.
Friday (12 Oct)
After work, by the time I arrived at the carpark under my mum’s place, it was almost 9pm and my phone rang.
Me: Hi Lynette, I have just left the office.
Lynette: where are you?
I told her my exact location.
Lynette: ok….. come back to the office now. I need to speak to you.
From the tone that she used, I knew that she wanted me back in the office. 15 mins later, I was walking up the stairs to her room.
*Knock Knock*
Lynette: Come in.
She was still wearing the same clothes she wore earlier and was going through some documents. She gestured me to the sofa and leaned her butt against the front of her work table.
Lynette: Shawn, you have been here for 10 years….. How do you like the company?
Me: I think the company have lots of potential to grow….. and you treat us well….
She crossed her arms and looked at me. Normally she was straight to the point but tonight, she was beating around the bush and there was no signs of her usual cockiness. I felt rather weird and suspicious of her behaviour.
Lynette: No…. I don’t mean that…….
She took in a deep breath before speaking.
Lynette: How would you like it if you are made GM of this company?
I had never heard her joke before and I knew that she was not joking now.
Me: Lynette, I do not know what you mean. You are our GM and I definitely do not have the caliber for it.
She studied my body movement and did not reply. Instead she picked up her phone and texted someone.
Lynette: The owner wants you to be the new GM.
Now, I was extremely puzzled.
Me: Then what about you? Who are they? Why do they want me to be the new GM when you are doing fine?
Before she could reply, the door opened and I jumped in my seat as I was not expecting anyone to join us. I turned my head to face the person who just entered.
It had been almost 20 years and he was so much older but I recognized him instantly. He was previously athletic but now, he looked like any plump middle-aged man.
I stood up in shock.
Me: Thom…Thomas?!
He did not smile or acknowledged my exclamation and waved me to be seated. He went over and took Lynette’s normal seat on the armchair even as I was still reeling from his appearance.
Thomas: The GM position. So, you are not interested.
Me: Yes….. I am not interested…..
I had so much questions and I blurted all at once.
Me: Thomas, how do you know I was working here? How did you find me? Why do you want me to be the GM? Do you know about mum?
He raised a hand to stop me.
Thomas: Too many questions and I will not waste time to answer them….. Our sibling told him that you are working here….. So he bought this company a few months back….. That is why she is here…..
He pointed at Lynette who was now standing next to him.
Me: who told you? Gabriel or Mikel? and who bought the company? Is it dad?
He did not answer me and continued on.
Thomas: She is working for me….. but dad wanted you to take over this business first and prove that you have the business acumen before bringing you back to his company…..
Me: Work in his company?
Thomas: Yes. This is not my idea but his…..
Me: But I don’t want to work in his company…. I am happy where I am….
Thomas: I knew that and I had already told him so but he is not convinced. So the next best thing is for you to meet up with him and explain directly………
Me: I….
Thomas: no…. no more questions. Leave your questions to him….. Lynette will make the arrangements for you to meet him….. I have a flight to catch…..
With that, he stood up and headed towards the door.
Me: So, did you know about mum?
He paused for a moment before he went out.
The room became silent again and it was as if Thomas had not appeared.
Lynette: I will pick you up at your place tomorrow morning.
Me: errmm… I have just moved out…..
Lynette: So where are you staying now?
I gave her my address.
Lynette: You should head home to rest now. It’s going to be early tomorrow. I’ll close up here…..
As I headed home, my mind was confused and excited. It had been a long time since I met my dad. Although he had left us a long time ago, he was after all my dad and at least I would still have a parent.
thanks for all your support so far. I may not be as good as bro ilock but hoped to be as good as him one day. If you like the story, please leave a comment and it motivate me even further
Saturday (13 Oct)
The next morning at 5am, I was already waiting under my block. For once, Trish was out of my mind as I looked forward to meet my dad whom I had not seen for so many years.
Lynette drove up in a sleek new BMW. I had not seen what car she was driving before but this came as no surprise since she was our GM and must be paid well.
Once I got into the car, I had a pleasant surprise. This was the first time that I had seen her dressed like her age. She was not wearing her specs and there was no blazers or A-line skirt. She was just wearing a printed Tshirt, a pair of shorts and even flip-flops. If I did not know her, I would have thought that she was just another normal girl on the street and not the GM of a company.
Another thing that surprised me was her boobs. She always had her blazer on all all times in the office and I did not notice them but currently, with the seat belt nestled tightly in her cleavage, I was able to finally see their size. They were huge, definitely bigger than Trish’s and I would bet my money that they were at least Ds.
I quickly look away but she had caught where I was staring. Instantly, I greeted her in hope that this was not one of her moody days.
Me: Good morning Lynette…
Fortunately, she replied me in a friendly tone.
Lynette: Good morning Shawn….. Did you bring your passport?
Me: yes….
Lynette: good…. buckle up…. we’ll head off now…. it’s going to be a long drive.
Once we left the carpark, she looked tense and did not speak again as we sped towards the direction of the Woodlands causeway. The early morning traffic was sparse and we got through the checkpoint easily.
Once we were in JB central, she relaxed and drove slowly.
Lynette: Thank goodness, there was no jam. Are you hungry?
Me: errm…. yes…
Lynette: Good….. because I am….. Let’s go for breakfast…..
We arrived at the Taman Sri Tebrau Hawker center and we took our time to finish our wanton noodles. Unlike earlier, she did not seemed to be rushing for time.
As we resumed our journey, she drove slowly, within the speed limit and headed towards the NS highway.
Lynette: It’s only 7am now. We are meeting your dad at 11am…..
Me: 11am?! Why do we have to meet so early then? ….. oppsss. Sorry…. I don’t mean to question you…..
She did not take her eyes off the road and laughed.
Lynette: haha…. why are you so uptight? We are not in the office….. and if you realized, the company I work for is owned by your dad. So technically you are also my boss……
Me: errm…. not really…. I don’t work for my dad….. I worked in his company and so currently, you are still my boss….
Lynette: hmm…. you are weird….. who doesn’t want to be a boss?…..
Me: I don’t….
Lynette: ok….anyway, your dad has a busy schedule. We cannot be late. That’s why its better to be very early….. else I’ll get into trouble with my boss.
Me: Can I ask you some questions?
Lynette: It depends on what you ask…..
Me: errmm….. So how did you get to work for my brother and why did he put you in charge of the company? you seemed….. errm…. rather young…..
She did not look at me but I could see her frowning. She must be wondering why I was interested to know about her.
Lynette: My family was poor but I studied hard and was in a scholarship programme. Thomas was the sponsor…. after I graduated, he offered me jobs in some of his companies. When your dad bought this company, Thomas placed me to be the GM to monitor your progress. However, whatever I did was all based on his orders……
Over the past 1 hour, I found that she was a rather nice person. There was none of her temperamental attitude that she displayed in the office and I realized that she had been putting a false front in the office so as to complete the instructions from my older brother. It must had been stressful for her to meet his demands.
Me: Is he demanding?
Lynette: Well, I owed everything to him….
From her tone, I knew that she did not want to continue to speak about it.
Me: So, how is my dad?
Lynette: I don’t know much….. I only help Thomas to run errands between them and I only get to meet up with your dad’s secretary or staffs…. I never met him before…..
Me: Since it’s the first time you are meeting my dad, why are you dressed so casually?
Lynette: haha…. I am not high ranking and so I won’t be meeting him. I am just your driver for today……
I could tell that she was speaking the truth as there was no reason to hide anything from me.
Me: and where’s your specs? Are you wearing contacts?
She laughed heartily.
Lynette: nope…. the specs is just to complete my look. There’s no degrees….
Me: I see….. So where are we going now? KL?
Lynette: nope….. the main office is in KL….. but your dad secretary informed me that he wanted to meet you at one of his houses today. Thomas mentioned that your dad has houses in every plantation that he owns………
I kept quiet after that as she concentrated on her driving. Since I might not have another chance to sit so close to her, I started to sneak peeks at her slim legs and dainty feet.
She drove really slowly and by the time we arrived at the first rest stop, it was already 9am. We had breakfast only a few hours earlier and were not hungry yet but we got out and stretched our legs.
Lynette: So do you have a girlfriend?
Me: no….we had broken off…..
Lynette: oh sorry…..
Me: what about you?
Lynette: nope….. I’m too busy to have any…..
Me: what about my brother?
Lynette: I don’t know….
Me: What do you mean you don’t know?
She rolled her eyes.
Lynette: I am not his PA….. and I don’t want to talk about my boss private life……
Me: You want me to drive?
Lynette: nope…. I am your driver remember?
She looked so determined to fulfill her role that I did not ask again.
We resumed our journey in silent again. Shortly, we exited the expressway and drove through some smaller roads. She was unsure where the actual location was and had to continuously refer to her GPS.
Finally, she turned into a dirt lane. Surrounding us were just palm trees and the lane was full of pot-holes, forcing her to drive slowly. After about 1km, the dirt road opened up to a standard asphalt road again.
Once we traveled about 200m and turned around a bend, the front gates of the house came into view. The sentries must have cameras that had been tracking us since we drove into the dirt road and they did not seemed to be surprise when they saw our car.
A few of them were already standing at the gate and each of them had a holster with a pistol dangling on the side of their hips. 2 of them who stood further away even had something that looked like machine guns in their hands.
Lynette appeared to be unfazed by the amount of security. She merely rolled down all the windows and approached the gate slowly. After they had checked the boot, they opened the gates for our entry.
The compound was huge and my rough estimation put it at 50 hectares easily. The entire area was sitting on an immaculate lawn and there were tiny bushes growing sporadically on it. There was a small knoll in the middle and the house sits on top of it. It was built on stilts so as to prevent snakes, insects or any other creepy crawlies from getting easily into the house.
Right beside the house, there was a sheltered garage and a Rolls-Royce was parked in it.
Lynette: That’s your dad’s car…..
Me: If you had not met him, how would you know?
Lynette: I had spoken to the chauffeur before.
She drove further and parked at an opened carpark. When we walked back past the garage, the chauffeur smiled and acknowledged her with a brief nod of his head.
When we arrived at the front door and the Butler was already waiting for us.
Butler: Welcome Shawn. Follow me please….
He led the way and we followed.
The house was brightly lighted and fully air-conditioned. The floor was fully carpeted and an enormous staircase stood in the middle of the living room. Oaks and Mahogany were used to make the furniture and expensive looking vases completed the decoration.
Everything in here was extravagant but was tastefully done. I would not be surprised if there was a swimming pool at the back of the house.
Beside the Butler and 2 maids, I did not see anyone else in the house. There were no guards in here and it appeared that they were prohibited to enter unless absolutely necessary. There was no doubt that my dad definitely had both power and wealth.
Lynette was about to sit in the living room but the Butler gestured her to follow him. He led us to a door on the 2nd floor and an armchair sat beside it.
Butler: you can sit here and wait…… Shawn, please…..
After 2 knocks, I heard a voice from inside the room.
Dad: Come in…..
My heart beat wildly when I heard his voice for the first time after so many years.
The Butler did not allowed me to ponder as he opened the door. Once I went in, he shut the door after me.
This was a large room and I assumed that it was dad’s study. There was a expensive sofa set in the middle of the room and dad was sitting in the middle with 2 very beautiful young women on either side of him.
He smiled when he saw me and I noticed that he had aged a lot and his belly was even bigger than Thomas.
A mix of emotions flooded through my mind. I was happy, excited but yet restrained when I saw him. I wanted to run over and hug him but something about his demeanor told me to wait for his instructions. I stood where I was and greeted him.
Me: Hi dad……
Dad: haha…. Shawn…. finally…. it’s been a long time…..
He did not get up from the sofa and gestured me to sit on the opposite one, across the coffee table.
Dad: it’s been 20 years….. and you have grown up…… haha….
Me: yes…. how have you been?
Dad: me? haha….. good…. very good….. You can see these 2 beautiful women…. they are my companions….. hahaha….
He leaned over and kissed each of them on the cheeks and the girls smiled happily. I remembered that when he left, he was supposed to marry another woman but these girls were just too young to be her.
Me: dad….. what about your wife here?
He laughed loudly as if I had told a joke.
Dad: haha….. I have many wives here….. which one are you talking about? hahaha…..
I was taken aback. For the 12 years that I knew him, I remembered that he loved mum and took care of the family. Definitely, he was not a womanizer. Perhaps after working under my grandpa for so many years had changed him and he really had many wives.
He gestured to the 2 girls beside him and they stood up automatically. He grabbed their bottom cheekily and laughed heartily as they left the room.
Dad: You were too young then….. I am sure you are curious and will want to know what happened……
I nodded my head and he told me briefly. After dad started working for his father, my granddad business got into some cash flow problems and was about to go under. The only way to save it was to marry the daughter of another businessman. Dad knew how much the business meant to his father and did not wanted it to go under. As such, he agreed.
When he came back to tell my mother, assuring her that he would bring us over to Malaysia once everything had quietened down, she refused to allow him to marry the woman. She said that if he did, she would not allow him to see us anymore. So he had no choice but to bring one of us back with him. His intention was to bring me but I had just returned home that day, leaving him with no choice but to bring Thomas back.
With the marriage, his father-in-law loaned dad some money to tide over the cash flow issues. Dad took over the business and it grew till today, without the need to be listed or working with the government. Grandfather had passed on 10 years back and now, he was just looking forward to retirement.
Dad looked up and laughed.
Dad: hahaha……interesting story isn’t it? Fortunately I don’t work with the government, if not, I would have gotten into the same trouble as the recent billionaire case. hahaha…..
He squinted his eyes at me and his tone changed into a serious one.
Dad: ok….. enough of the sob story….. now, let’s talk business….. I wanted you to take over the renovation company so that you can gain more experience first before coming over to help me. Thomas told me you rejected him. Why?
Me: dad…..I am not interested to manage a company…..
Dad: Don’t you want money? I am sure you know how important money is during your growing up years…. with money, you have power and it can buy anything……
I thought about mum and replied softly.
Me: Not everything……
Dad: Not everything?…. hahaha…. naive!…..
He picked up his phone, texted someone and waited silently while staring at me.
There was a knock and the Butler entered automatically even without a respond from my dad. Lynette followed him in.
Butler: sir…. this is the girl that brought Shawn here. Her name is Lynette….
Lynette: Good morning sir…..
She looked uneasy as she did not know why she was summoned but neither did I.
The Butler went out without closing the door but left Lynette behind.
Dad: Lynette…. right? So, you work for Thomas?
Lynette: Yes sir…..
Dad: good….. it’s as good as you are working for me….. now remove all your clothes……
Lynette: sorry sir?
She looked shocked and seemed unsure if she heard him accurately. I was about to speak when dad pointed a finger at me.
Dad: SILENCE! It’s not the time for you to speak!
The next moment, 2 men came in through the open door and placed a black brief case on the coffee table. They did not leave and stood there awaiting their instructions. Apparently the Butler must have asked them to come over.
Dad opened the briefcase and showed the contents to Lynette. It was full of RM100 notes.
Dad: I am giving you 2 choices. Either you remove all your clothes on your own and I’ll give you 20k from this stack of money or these 2 guys will remove it for you….. and at zero cost to me……
Lynette: No sir….. wait…..I…I need some time…..
Her face had turned pale and I could see terror in her eyes. She started to retreat away from all of us.
Dad: You have 3 seconds…..
She backed herself against the bookcase and into a corner. Her eyes darted around frantically. The henchmen were standing at the door and there was no other escape routes for her.
Dad: 3
The 2 guys started to advance towards her and she looked like she was about to burst out in tears.
Dad: 2
Me: wait! Dad! I believe you!
I knew I had to stop this madness but he did not stop counting.
Dad: 1
The guys held onto her shoulders and she tried to brush them off.
Dad: your time is up……..
Lynette: NO….NO…..WAIT!…. WAIT!….. OK….. I’ll do it myself……
Dad chuckled loudly.
As if they had rehearsed this before, the 2 guys automatically moved away from her and left the room. However, I knew that at any time if my dad shouted for them, they will be back in an instant.
Dad: what are you waiting for? Come over here and do it.
As she came over apprehensively, her eyes pleaded with me, begging me to help her.
Me: dad….. there’s no need for this….
He ignored me and stared at her.
Dad: Lynette? well?
A tear had rolled down her cheeks as she knew that there was nothing I could do to save her from the current situation. With a shaking hand, she started to remove her TShirt. I closed my eyes and turned away.
A minute later, he spoke again.
Dad: good…. now, go and sit on Shawn’s lap.
I had assumed that once she had removed her clothes, it was the end of it but after hearing his words I knew I had to stop this and turned to face him.
Me: dad! no! Haven’t you humiliated her enough?!
He raised his eyebrows and chuckled.
Dad: turn your head and look at her first…..
When I turned to her, she was looking down at the floor and stood there completely naked. Her hands were by her sides and she did not try to cover herself.
Unwittingly, my gazed went down to her breasts. Just as I suspected, they were massive. Her areolas were small compared to the size of her breasts but her nipples were similar to the circumference of my pinkie finger. They were already hard in the cold room and goose pimples had started to appear around her areolas. Her tan was incomplete and the lighter triangular shade on her skin showed the area where her bikini had protected her breasts from the sun.
She had kept her pubic area well maintained. The hairs were short and trimmed neatly into the shape of an airstrip.
Despite trying not to think of her in a sexual manner but my cock had it’s own agenda. It started to strain badly against my jeans and made me rather uncomfortable. Dad must have seen my tent as well.
Dad: hahaha….. doesn’t she have a great body?
I did not reply and turned to face him.
Me: no…. this is wrong…..
Dad: what is wrong? I paid her 20k to see her body….. and she took off her clothes willingly…..
Me: no…. you forced her to…..
Obviously he was not used to anyone rebutting him and his mood turned dark.
Dad: Fuck her now and I’ll give her the entire briefcase…. there’s about 100k in it…… If not, I’ll instruct everyone of my guys to fuck her….. and there’s about 50 of them here!
Me: WHAT?!
Lynette was shocked and knelt down in front of him. She started to beg him.
Lynette: no sir!……. please! no!….
Dad: There’s no way for you to earn the 100k in such a short time. I know about your mum…. You can use it to send her for treatment with the money….
She appeared to be considering his proposal and I quickly tried to dismiss it.
Me: Lynette no…. Don’t even think about it….. I’ll give you the money…..
Dad seemed surprise and he eyed me suspiciously.
Dad: Where did you get the money from? Are you going to borrow from your good friend?
I was not about to tell him and ignored him.
Me: Lynette! I am serious!
She seemed grateful for the life rope that I had thrown to her and was about to grab it to safety but he completely cut it off with his next sentence.
Dad: hmm…. maybe Shawn has the money….. but don’t forget about my men….. they’ll be pleased with you…..
She had made her decision and came over to me. At this instant, her eyes were devoid of emotions.
Lynette: Shawn remove your clothes……
Me: no…. Lynette…..we…..
She did not allowed me to complete my sentence as she plastered her lips onto mine. At the same time, I could feel her hands trying to unbuckle my jeans and I resisted.
Dad had just started to laugh loudly in the background.
Suddenly, she straddled me, with her back facing my dad, and placed my hand on her breasts. At the same time, she leaned forward to nibble my ear. In the process, she whispered softly.
Lynette: please cooperate…. there’s no way out…. I just want to get this done quickly…..
Instantly, I started to squeeze her boobs. They were soft but were so large that I could not fully fit them into the palm of my hands.
She sat up and I cupped my mouth over her tits. Once, I twirled my tongue around her nipple, a soft moan escaped her.
Lynette: ern….
Dad laughed loudly.
I was surprised at her instant reaction but when I saw that she was blushing badly, I knew that she did not faked the moan but instead, her nipples were very sensitive.
Dad: haha…. good…. good…..
As I continued to suck her tits, she got my dick out and I managed to wriggle myself out of my jeans.
She held onto my dick and tried to adjust it to her hole but I wanted to take the opportunity to feel her first. I placed my hand on my cock and prevented her from doing so.
A frown appeared on her face and from her eyes, I knew she was questioning me. I ignored her look and touched her pussy. Immediately, she closed her eyes and louder moan escaped her.
Lynette: errrnnn…..
Slowly, I started to trace my finger along her folds, exploring, touching and caressing her most private region. She did not resist even one bit and started to stroke my cock in response. Once my finger touched her clitoris, she shivered and tilted her head back.
Before today, she was only a bitch that I thought about fucking in order to punish her for being so authoritative to everyone in the office.
However, this trip had entirely changed my perception of her. I was starting to enjoy her body and she seemed to be enjoying my touches as well.
By now, she was already wet enough and I positioned myself at the entrance of her hole. Without waiting, she lowered herself onto my cock and immediately I could feel the walls of her pussy clamping tightly all around my cock.
Lynette: aarhhhhh……. arrrhhh…..
She placed her hands on my shoulders and started to ride me hard and fast. Her huge boobs were bouncing vigorously right in my face and I just have to stick out my tongue. Each time her boobs her boobs went past, her large nipples would brush against it and stimulated her even more.
Her tunnel had started to constrict a tighter and I could feel myself getting closer to my climax. Suddenly she let out a loud scream and started to ride even faster.
Lynette: URRNNNNkkkkkkkk……. URRRRRNNNNNKKKKKK…….
A few more bounces later, I tried to warn her.
Me: Lynette… get off….get off now! I am going to shoot!…..
However, she did not seemed to hear me as she was still in the throes of her own orgasm. She continued to ride me at full speed and there was nothing I could do except to unload into her.
Me: aaahhh……
She must have felt the sudden warmth in her pussy and literally jumped away from me.
Lynette: fuck!
She stood there in shock and stared at my sperms that was oozing out from her pussy. Slowly, it started to form a river down the sides of her leg.
Dad: hahaha…… that’s it! ….. Good!
He brought us back to reality and spoke to Lynette.
Dad: Take you clothes and the briefcase. There’s a bathroom outside…. you can go…..
She quickly grabbed her stuffs and rushed out of the room before he could change his mind. He waited until I got dressed.
Dad: I told you…. With money, you can do anything…..
Even though he had gotten Lynette to fuck me but I felt appalled by how he did it.
I used to miss him and in my mind, he was always a good person and father but now, my opinion of him had completely been altered. He had changed and was no longer the person I remembered.
In fact, he had just made me even more adamant not to get involve in his businesses. I definitely did not want to turn into a monster like him in future.
Me: Thanks dad…. thanks for not only showing me what money can do but also what it can turn a person into…… It just gave me more reasons that I should not take over your businesses……
Once again, his face turned dark and started to raise his voice.
Dad: you are a fool! Just like your mum!
Me: Speaking of mum, did you know she had passed on?
When I mentioned about this, his facial expression changed. The anger that so quickly appeared, evaporated into thin air. He spoke softly.
Dad: leave Shawn….. go……
I repeated the question and immediately his anger came back.
Dad: SHUT UP!…. It’s non-of your business if I know or not…… it doesn’t matter anymore…… she is already dead….. so get THE FUCK OUT!!!!!!!!!!
He shouted so loudly that the Butler came rushing in. When he saw how furious dad was, he quickly ushered me out of the room.
Lynette was sitting on the sofa outside and I could tell that she had just cried even as she held the briefcase close to her bosom.
Butler: Shawn…. Sir is not happy and I think it’s better you go back home first….. if there is anything, I’ll contact you again.
That was the words that I wanted to hear and we quickly left the place.
At the carpark, she handed me the keys and I sped off from the compound.
Once we got onto the NS highway, I slowed down as there were many things on my mind.
Based on the way he thew me out, I had a feeling that he knew what happened at mum’s place that day and decided that I would have to find out if he had anything to do with her death.
However, I needed to solve the issue at hand currently. Lynette had not spoken and was staring blankly out of the window since we left the place. I was afraid that she was badly affected by the entire episode.
I turned into the first rest-stop and went off to get us some drinks while she remained in the car. When I returned, she was leaning against the boot and I handed her the drink.
Me: Are you ok?
She took a sip and finally spoke.
Lynette: You better don’t tell anyone about it….. especially your brother…..
Me: Do you like him?
Lynette: No. Of course not!!…… even after working for him for so many years, he had never done this to me…… I don’t want him to think that I will do such jobs for him…. I want to keep everything professional and continue to run errands only…. Can you just stop asking?!
She looked angry and seemed like she had something to say but she held back. She bit her lips as she tried to hold back her tears.
Me: You can just tell me what you want to say….. it’s the first time I saw him in 20years and I did not expect it to turn out like this….. I’m sorry……
Lynette: You are not sorry! you were enjoying it!
She slapped me on my face and I did not stop her. Tears started to flow down her cheeks again. I wanted to tell her that she was enjoying it too but I did not.
Suddenly, my thoughts went back to Trish. The current situation I was in was similar to hers. We were both blackmailed and sex was a by-product of it. She must have felt extremely lonely and sad when I just left her on her own to face the pain.
In that instance, I felt so bad for Trish that without thinking, I reached out and hugged Lynette tightly.
Initially she tried to resist but after a few seconds, she just put her face on my chest and sobbed.
After 5 mins, she finally stopped crying.
Lynette: sorry…. I shouldn’t have vented my anger at you…..and… I…. I….
She blushed brightly and pressed her face into my chest again. Even though it was muffled but I could clearly hear what she said.
Lynette: I enjoyed it so much that I did not hear you warning me about it……
Me: Do you have any pills at home?
She nodded her head.
Me: remember to take them….
She calmed down and separated herself from me.
Lynette: make sure you never let anyone else know about it. ok?….
Me: Of course I won’t…..
Lynette: good…. just pretend that it did not happen…..
She touched the place on my face where she slapped earlier.
Lynette: and sorry that I slapped you…. now give me the keys and let’s go home…..
She was much better on the way back and I had a few more questions.
Me: I did not agree to take over the company…… Do you think I should resign?
Lynette: If you resign and go to another company, they will just buy that new company again…..
Me: Do you mean that I should stay?
Lynette: yes…..we still need you in the company….. but I think your dad will try to convince you again……
Me: He should know that I will reject him again.
Lynette: yes but he will not give up …. you had seen what he had done earlier. He won’t take no for an answer.
I did not reply her and subconsciously, I stared at her legs and my mind started to drift to what we had done earlier. She pulled my ear and brought me back to reality.
Lynette: I said you cannot tell anyone but you also cannot think about it!
Me: you can’t blame me……
Even though she blushed but did not reply me. An awkward silent remained between us until she stopped at the carpark where she picked me from this morning.
What she said caught me by surprise.
Lynette: you can think about it….. but you cannot tell anyone about it…..
Me: I won’t tell anyone…. but will you think about it as well?
Lynette: I’m not telling you!!!
Me: I didn’t know you were such a sensitive person….. hahaha
Lynette: Get out of the car now!…SHOO! …….
She pinched me so hard that I went out hurriedly.
Lynette: Remember to go to work on Monday…..
Me: ok…. cya….
Once she left, I switched on my phone and there was a voicemail.
Lak: Shawn…. good. I happy money go through to you….. good luck….. haha…..
I rushed up to my mum place and started packing.
After showering, I took all my stuffs and rode back to my rented place.
There was no one at home. I tried calling Trish but her phone was switched off.
Thinking that she might be as Steph’s place, I went over.
Keith answered the door and invited me in.
Keith: Where were you the whole day? I tried calling you but your phone is switched off.
I told him the story and making sure that I omitted what happened between Lynette and myself. He just nodded his head.
Keith: So, did you come here because of Trish?
Me: ermmm yes…. we broke up…..
Keith: yes…. I know…. and I also know the reason why…..Steph knew something had happened and had been probing Trish about it. Finally she relented and told my wife about it…..
I was so shocked that I could not speak. I did not believe that Trish had shared such a private incident with Steph.
He thought I was still angry about it and frowned. He shook his head in disapproval before taking in a deep breathe.
Keith: well, you fucked my wife behind my back as well….. am I supposed to be angry or upset about it as well?
For the second time in less than a minute, I was dumbfounded. Steph had told me to keep it a secret but she had told him about it instead. Furthermore, he looked perfectly calm to me.
Me: I…. I…..
Keith: Should I divorce her or hate you?
Feeling embarrassed, I looked down in shame.
Keith: don’t worry…. I am not angry or hate you….. but mostly importantly, Trish must never know about it…. So you need to understand this, sex is not love and love is not sex….. you cannot place the both together…..
Through the earlier experience with Lynette, I had already figured it out.
Keith: Anyway, she had been crying non-stop these few days and ate very little….. Steph is now with her at the beach in East Coast…..
Without waiting further, I dashed out of the house and rode to ECP.
Over the past few days, I was feeling angry and miserable but after speaking to Keith, I realized that she must be feeling much even worst than me. She waited for me for 12years while I did not. Even though she made a enormous mistake but she must have already regretted it fully and thought that there was no way back.
With the exact location that Keith had text me, I found them easily. They were seated on top of the breakwater near carpark F3 with their backs facing me. They did not even realized my presence when I hugged Trish from behind.
She jumped in shocked but once she realized that it was me, she returned my hug. She was not crying at this point initially but she started to sob again.
Trish: sorry for all that happened….. it’s all my fault….. I….
I just put my finger on her lips and shook my head.
Me: It’s ok…. it’s ok now……
Steph gave us a few minutes of silence before tapping on Trish’s shoulder.
Steph: girl…. stop crying. He is back already….
Finally, we let go of each other.
Steph: Shawn…. where were you earlier today? I tried to call you but your phone is switched off.
Again, I repeated the same story that I told Keith. I also told them about what I suspected about my dad.
Trish: Sis…. remembered when we were travelling, you mentioned that you know some people who may be able to help?
Steph: yes but I think maybe you should speak to him directly…..
The girls took a PHV while I followed them in my bike and was surprised that we arrived back at our carpark.
Me: why are we back here? I thought you were going to bring us to meet someone who could help me?
Steph: come…..
Without further conversation, Steph brought us to the doorsteps of Uncle Tan’s flat and Keith was already waiting outside. She must have informed him when they were in the PHV.
Me: Uncle Tan?
She grinned and looked through the gates.
Steph: Uncle Tan….. Are you home?
Uncle Tan: Yes….. gate is not locked. Just come in….
His place was sparsely furnished with a wooden sofa and armchair in the living room. A rectangular wooden table rested in the middle of the room.
Uncle Tan: Have a seat…..
He limped slowly out from the kitchen, looking like the old man he was. He did not looked like someone who could help me find out if my dad had anything to do with the the death of my mum.
Uncle Tan: Steph…. why did you bring these young neighbours to visit me?…..haha…..
Steph: Uncle Tan…. they need some help…..
She told him about my story and I filled in the missing parts. After we were done, he laughed heartily.
Me: Can you help me?
Uncle Tan: haha…. Steph knows that I am always a busy body…..
I looked at him in anticipation.
Uncle Tan: Not too difficult….. I’ll just speak to my contacts and try to get someone to work in your dad’s company. From there, we will try to find out if there is anything that will show his involvement……
Trish: Is that even possible? His dad seemed to be very careful…..
Steph: Don’t worry… Uncle Tan will have some ways…..
He continued to ask a few more questions before he had all the information he needed. He would let me know again if there was any progress.
Trish: Will there be any charges? I could pay…..
Uncle Tan: haha….. Nope….. It’s not about money…..Steph, will explain to you later…….
Uncle Tan was tired and we left his place. I still had a few questions and we went over to the couple’s house.
Me: Can you tell me more about Uncle Tan?
Keith: Actually he is officially retired. However, on the side, he does accept works from some of his regulars…..
Me: Regulars? Works? like what?
Keith: It’s like a PI business….. he does not have an actual company….it’s just some works that his prominent customers want to be off the records…..
Trish: Off the records?! Illegal stuffs?!
Steph: oh…..no…..definitely nothing illegal….
Me: I’m sure they pay him well…. So what is it that he expects in return?
Keith: well, it’s simple. In future if he needs you for some of his works, you are expected to help him back….. He helped us once….. and occasionally, we do some work for him as well….
Trish: Couldn’t the 2 of you help us then?
Keith: nope…. we don’t have the contacts that Uncle Tan has……
All of us went out for dinner together and after we were done, we went back to our separate flats.
Trish had already informed me that Li was travelling to Macau with her friends and would not be back for 2 weeks.
We agreed not to bring up the incident anymore and were just glad to have each other back.
That night, we slept peacefully in each other arms and she promised that it would never happen again.
Sunday (14 Oct)
Uncle Tan reminded me to stop asking around my mum’s neighbourhood and so we stayed at home. I texted Gabriel on what I suspected about dad but there was no reply from him.
That night, initially she was reluctant to get intimate as she was afraid that it would remind me of the incident. However, after I assured her, we made love but she was still feeling a little uncertain about it.
Monday (15 Oct)
Lynette did not come to the office and even though I did not text her but I just knew that she must have brought her mum to a doctor.
For the whole week, I went to work normally.
Tuesday (16 Oct)
Steph texted me in the late afternoon to let me know that Uncle Tan had some updates.
At 6pm sharp, I left the office and headed to Uncle Tan’s flat. Everyone was already waiting for me.
Trish: dear…. Uncle Tan said that one of his contacts could get someone into your dad’s company……
Uncle Tan: yes….. my good friend from many years back. He is now a Datuk and had already made the necessary arrangements. I just need to provide the candidate….
I was happy with the positive news. He sure had his ways of getting stuff done.
Uncle Tan: Well, the candidate should be here any moment…..
Just as he completed his sentence, I heard the gate to his flat opened with a hinging noise. Once I turned around, I astonished at who I saw.
Peiru.
She was dressed casually and when she saw me sitting on the stool, she frowned but did not acknowledged me. Trish had never seen her before and was oblivious to it.
Uncle Tan: Ah…. There she is….. Shawn, meet Peiru. Peiru, this is Shawn…..
She shook her head as Uncle Tan introduced us.
Peiru: Uncle, is this the guy?…. If so, I cannot help him…..
Trish: why?
Peiru: Ask him yourself…..
Me: you have misunderstood me…..
She ignored me and spoke directly to Uncle Tan.
Peiru: Uncle Tan, no matter what, I won’t work on this case……
With that, she just turned around and left. Trish had a questioning look on her face.
Me: Ray’s sister. Peiru…..
Steph: In this case, Uncle Tan, let me help out since I am not on any projects currently.
Uncle Tan: haha…. nope…. I have something coming up for Keith and yourself….. Shawn, go and talk to her…..I don’t know what happened between the 2 of you but try to see if you can convince her.
I caught up with her as she was getting into her car and held the door open.
Me: Please Peiru….I need your help…….
Peiru: Get lost and let go of the door.
She tried to push me away.
Me: I needed to find out if my dad is involved with my mum’s death….
Peiru: Even if you find out, what are you going to do? Nothing as usual…..You are useless……. Just get lost. I won’t help you…..
Mustering all her strength, she pushed hard again and I stumbled backwards. She slammed the door and drove off.
Dejected, I went back to Uncle Tan’s place.
Trish: She didn’t agree to help you, did she?
I shook my head and she turned back to Uncle Tan.
Trish: Uncle, I think you should just agree to my suggestion….
Uncle Tan: I would still need to think about it…..
I was confused for a moment before realizing what it was all about.
Me: No…..
Trish: It’s the only way…..
Steph: Shawn, she is right….. unfortunately, Hanna and Hazel are on vacation and Uncle Tan had something else for me….. Unless you don’t want to find out the truth any more….
I had experienced how lecherous my dad had turned into and was not sure if Trish would be safe but once I saw the stubbornness on Trish face, I knew that she had made up her mind.
Me: So what is the position that your friend had gotten?
Uncle Tan: A contract administrative position for 6 months…..
Trish: Dear…..just let me do it and make it up to you….
Uncle Tan: Trish….. this is your first time and even though I don’t think that you would not be in any danger but I am still worried…. let me re-consider about your suggestion for a bit…..
That night, I tried once more to dissuade her but she was adamant that she wanted to do it.
Friday (19 Oct)
That night when I was home, Trish told me that Uncle Tan had agreed and they had since sorted out the details.
He had already gotten a place for her to stay in Sentral and she would head out on Sunday. Her job would commence from Monday onward. She also told me that I was not to go over to KL and look for her since everyone would know who I was and might blow her cover.
We had been making love every night for the week and each day, she was slowly starting to get back to her usual self.
Saturday (20 Oct)
We went out to get some stuffs for her trip and Boey was waiting for us at our door when we arrived home in the afternoon.
He greeted us happily.
Boey: So…. the 2 love-birds are finally back…..
We were surprised that he knew that we were together but did not question him about it.
Trish: what do you want?
Boey: hahaha….. The both of you still don’t know anything about it, do you?
She looked at me and i shrugged.
Me: What is it about?
Boey: Trish, we can finally have a trip together…… Tan wants me to go to KL with you…..
Trish: WHAT?!
He chuckled at her surprise.
Boey: haha…. I am going to be there as your Uncle….. so we will be staying in the same apartment….
Trish: No way!
Boey: well…… you can check with him….
Me: I will definitely ask him about it….
He laughed happily as he went off.
I turned around and looked at her. When I saw the look in her eyes, I knew that her thoughts were the same mine.
She had previously told me that she found him too lecherous and creepy. Furthermore, I had seen how he stared at Trish the last time when he was at Li’s place playing mahjong. The both of us definitely did not want him to be in KL with her.
Me: I think we should just call off your trip….
Trish: no….and I think I will be fine going alone….. I don’t need him….
Me: Let’s look for Uncle Tan to see if what he said is true….
She nodded in agreement and after we dropped off the shopping bags, we went over to Uncle Tan’s house.
Me: Hi Uncle Tan…..
Uncle Tan: Aren’t you preparing for the trip? Why are you here?
Me: We wanted to ask you something…… Did you ask Boey to go to KL with Trish?
Uncle Tan: yes…. I did…..
Me: why him?
Uncle Tan: It’s simple. Because there is no one else….. It’s Trish first time doing this and I already told you that I’ll be worried for her to do it on her own….. Although it had been some time since Boey went to the field but he is still good….
Trish: Do you mean that he used to work for you?
Uncle Tan: yes….. a few decades back when I started this…… he was much younger then…..
Trish: I see….. but I don’t want him to be there…. I don’t feel safe to live with him in the same apartment….
He laughed.
Uncle Tan: haha….. I know what you mean….. I had been noticing him during our mahjong games and he had been staring at you…..
I was surprised that he knew.
Trish: exactly! He kept staring at me….
Uncle Tan: Well, since it was me who send him to help you out, you don’t have too much to worry….
I was half convinced and turned to look at her. I knew she was contemplating about it.
Uncle Tan: Shawn, remember, I am just helping you but I would not allow Trish to do it on her own. If you insist, then I will call the whole operation off….. I still don’t have alot of information about your dad and in any case, I don’t want to put her into any unforeseen danger…… Thus, you will have to think of other ways to get information yourself then…..
She looked determined and yet resigned at the same time.
Trish: Hais…. In this case, then I’ll just go with him. But if he tries anything, I will kill him….
Uncle Tan: don’t worry…. he knows that if he tries to touch you, he will get into trouble with me first…..
We went back to our place and she started to pack while I went down to get takeaways.
That night, we knew that it was the final night that we would see each other for the next few weeks or even up to the next 6 months and so, we had a few rounds of intensive sex before we went to bed in the wee hours of the night.
Thanks everyone for your kind words. It made me I think I am doing a good job.
More updates coming tonight. Happy Sunday
Sunday (21 Oct)
We took a phv to the airport the next morning.
Steph had text Trish last night and apologized for being unable to see her off as Uncle Tan had some errands for her.
Boey was already at the check in counter and he smiled when he saw us.
Boey: hi shawn, hi trish.. good morning …. i should have saved the cab fare and come together with you.
We did not reply him and he turned to me.
Boey: Tan entrusted her to my care and i will promise you that I will keep her safe. I don’t fool around when i am on a project. It could cost us our lives if i am not careful and i don’t want to die….
Trish rolled her eyes.
Trish: it’s not a dangerous mission. We won’t die.
Boey: Well, i still have to be vigilant. You are doing this the first time and may not see the danger. Anyway, I’ll go in first so that the both of you can have some time together…… Remember Trish, from now onward, i am your dad’s younger brother….. See you inside.
He walked off to the departure gate and she turned to me.
Me: Take care of yourself and if you sense any danger, please stop and get out of there. We just need to find out if my dad was involved with my mum’s demise. Nothing more.
Trish: I definitely will….
I kissed her and we hugged for a long time. Finally she released me.
Trish: Dear…. It’s time for me to go. I’ll see you soon. Hopefully before the 6months is up.
Me: Remember, if you can’t find out anything, it’s fine. Just don’t over extend yourself
She nodded and her eyes had turned red.
Trish: Dear, I really love you with my life and I’ll miss you….
Me: I love you too and I’ll call you every night…….
After our last hug, she went in. I watched her until she disappeared into the transit area. I was worried about her but i knew she wanted to do this because of me.
I headed back to my rented place and rode my bike to my brothers place.
When i arrived, i was surprised to find that Mikel was home. I had not seen him for some time.
Me: so you are back here already?
Mikel: no bro. I have rented a place. Today i am clearing out the final stuffs.
Me: why? You 2 are brothers. Just apologize and come back to stay. You have to pay rent outside and it is an additional overhead.
He looked at me.
Mikel: apologize? For what? I didn’t do it….
Me: i know…
Mikel: no. you don’t…. it’s difficult to live with him….
Me: can you tell me why?
Mikel: somethings are better left unsaid….
I did not wanted to pursue down this conversation and told him about dad and what i suspected him of. I also told him about thomas and asked him if he passed my information to thomas.
Mikel: yes. He looked for me as well and i passed him your details. Is there something wrong?
Me: no. I was just wondering who gave him my details.
Mikel: anyway why are you here?
Me: I forgot some of my stuffs when I came over to stay the last time…..
Mikel: You came over and stayed here?
Me: yes…. but you guys were not at home the whole time.
Mikel: hmmm…. I am not too bothered about where he is……. Anyway, i am leaving… see you bro… call me if you need me.
He left with his remaining stuffs. I looked around the house and a sense of sadness overcame me.
12 years ago, this house was a buzzing place with my parents and the 4 of us. It was never quiet as we would either be arguing about something or mum would be scolding us.
Now, it was just another silent flat.
Once I collected my stuffs, i went home. Without trish around, i had nothing to do except to pack my room.
She called me later to inform me that she had arrived at the accommodation safely and would be heading out later to familiarize with the surrounding area.
That night, I was starting to miss her.