The longest wait of my life

[ilikeoldchangke]

The call came on that rainy tuesday afternoon when i was in the middle of doing my staff's annual appraisal. I almost choked on my coffee when i hear the unmistakable nasal voice of my class rep back in my poly days.

Gerald was the most 'on' person in our class then, always the one to volunteer to print and bind notes. I wasn't close with him, more of a hi-bye kinda friendship.

I was a little lost for words as it's been 11years since i graduated from poly, I definitely wasn't expecting a call from anyone since i didn't keep really in touch with the class. Exchanged a couple of season greetings on Friendster, multiply and recently facebook, that’s all.

I was too polite to say no to Gerald as well as he sounded really excited to be talking to me. I could only nod my head as i answered a couple of questions and jot down his contact details and address.

2 weeks later, I found myself pulling out of the ECP, heading towards the class rep’s house for the class get together.


I wound up the car window as i threw away the cigarette butt and turned into sennett road, taking in the large bungalows that flanked both sides of my car.

I looked in awe and envy as i saw the bright lights that lid up a small garden with a A2 poster of our graduating class photo. Gerald's house is huge.

How many of us could afford to have a place to stay without sharing walls with your neighbours.

I parked my 4 year old mark x which i got it at a steal before the car prices went crazy behind a cream coloured Nissan march and checked my hair before getting out. I could smell the fragrant bbq meat and my ears caught a couple of familiar laughter and shrieks as I approached the entrance.

I heard my name being called, almost to the point of a shout as I looked towards the gathering of people by the small garden.

‘Gary ! My god, haha, you still look the same ‘

I smiled as I opened up my arms and gave my then gf during poly days a hug.
Cindy put on a little weight, from what I saw on her online pictures, she’s already a mother of 2. It felt a little surreal knowing that the girl I fucked back in school is now a mother and wife to another man. It took me a while to put the image of her riding me after our final examinations away.

Turning to my left, I shook Gerald’s hand and we exchanged some words before I moved along the line, catching up with the rest of the class.

There is James, my counterstrike kahki back in school days, we used to have a nick that was known throughout the entire katong shopping centre. We left our mark in every lan shop, we knew all the owners, we almost got a membership from the uncle that sold western food in that mall. He delivered food to me and James while we were hard at work, bringing down the terrorist. Those were the days when you can easily get bootleg copies of games, software and art films.

We shook hands and hugged, asking how each of us are doing.

Moving towards the food, I smiled at Peiqi, the girl I had a fling with when she was attached. It brought back a smile to my face as I recalled the blowjob I’ve gotten from her in the school’s toilet. She returned my smiled before shaking my hand, asking me how I’ve been.

By the time I got to the food, I’ve spoken to almost everyone that turned up.

I helped myself to the chicken wings and I felt a tap on my shoulder, turning around, I was pleasantly surprised.

It was Karen.

Her hands were a little wet, probably just visited the bathroom. She was drying them with a napkin as she smiled and asked me how have I been.

Karen.

I remembered the first day she walked into the lecture hall, she silenced the class.
Everyones’ eyes were on her.

I would be lying if I said I didn’t harbor thoughts about her.

The thing is, Karen is unlike the girls I’ve usually dated.
She is the model student. So gentle, always so graceful. Her face is framed by her specs which gave her a look of that I can only describe as class.

You can be rich, but you can’t buy class.

She doesn’t club, doesn’t smoke, doesn’t drink. She played tennis, volunteered in a orphanage, went on overseas volunteer trips.

She had an air of excellence and elegance around her, always so friendly, always so helpful.


The geeks dare not approach her.

The wannabes know she is too good for them and stayed away.

The most eligible guys in the faculty could only manage a smile and a greeting.

Even the players were wary, fearful of what the rejection will do to their reputation.

Karen is off limits, that was the unspoken rule, because simply no one in the course believed anyone was good enough for her.


Karen sat down with me and we briefly caught up with each other’s life and career. My mind wandered as she went on describing her work in a healthcare environment. How many times have I made out with my gfs and Karen flashes into my mind.

I nodded in agreement to a few comments Karen made as i visually appraised her. She looked good for a 31 year old. Karen had on a light grey work blouse and a waist high black skirt. Her heels lifted her up to my height of 1.7.Her lips looked lush and glossy, I’m not sure whether it’s the oil from the bbq food or she just applied lip gloss. Her hair was let down and I saw a few wet spots on her top and skirt.

Tearing my eyes away from her legs as she sat down across me, I updated her on my life, my work, the overseas stint. It took all my self-control not to let my eyes drift to her body parts, I maintained eye contact as we chatted.

Everytime she uncrossed and crossed her leg, I fought back a primal urge to grab them and have her there and then. Sometimes guys will term girls as cock teasers, but Karen is not one of them.
She brushed back her hair as she leaned closer, genuinely interested with what I’m saying.

Just then, Gerald brought over to the table a fresh batch of sausages he grilled, offering anyone who would accept a second helping. I could sense he did not plan to keep these bbq for his weekend.

Karen and I took one each for our plate and continued chatting.

I was telling Karen about my wedding when I saw her wrap the sausage with a napkin and brought it to her mouth. My mind started to wander as I watched she closed her lips around the tip of the sausage.

Karen bit down on the sausage only to spit it out immediately as the hot cheese within squirted out, staining the sides of her mouth, greasing the edge of her glasses and some landed on her blouse. As she happened to be facing me, the bit off portion landed on my lap, settling near my groin.

I felt a sudden surge of erection as I watch Karen faced down, waving air into her mouth as a mixture of saliva and cheese dripped onto the grass turfing below.

As she looked up and saw the piece that landed where it land, she laughed and apologized.

Karen : haha, my god, I’m so sorry.

I smiled and replied with a wink.

Gary : Seems like you need a little guidance on what to do when presented with a sausage.

Shaking her head and removing her glasses to clean it, Karen smiled and replied.

Karen :Same old Gary…

[Botakhead]

1st to report. Nice to gather and remembrance keep flooding back.

[BigBoy2]

Looks promising and interesting....... Please do continue.......

[studdyme]

camping for more!

[scorpionnn]

Now that you've waited, you're making us wait :S

[ilikeoldchangke]

Brushing off the sausage from my lap, i stood up and went to chat with a couple of other colleagues as i eyeballed Karen into house.

I deliberately hanged around the powder room area so as to make sure i caught her as her came out.

Her shirt has a rather big wet patch, the darken colour stood out rather obviously against her lgiht grey blouse.

I approached Karen and gave her a cheecky smile.

Gary : You look a little miserable.

Karen : Yes, i know. No need for you to remind me. I'm just gonna change out.

Gary : You brought clothes ? to this bbq ?

Karen : I was at the gym before this, will just change out of this top, the wet patch is uncomfortable.

I smiled and shrugged my shoulders

Gary : I beg to differ Karen, most girls tell me their wet patch is quite comfortable.

She rolled her eyes and brushed pass me. I watched Karen walked off towards the driveway. Lo and behold, she went to the creamed coloured nissan march.

I saw her looked left and right before i realised i must have parked really close to her car. It was not deliberate on my part, the boot of my car is sticking out on to the driveway, i had to shift it in as far as i could go.

Karen headed back into the compound ans started asking around if the mark x belonged to anyone of us.

When i stepped out and raised my hand, Karen shooked her head and folded her hands again.

Karen : Great... Gary... Why did you have to park so close ?

Gary : hey hey, calm down, i didn;t hit your car.

Karen : Can you shift it a little, i want to grab something from my boot.

As i approached my car, the sky opened up and started to drizzle. Quickly scrambling in, i reveresed my ride a little, leaving room for Karen. I saw a mad dash for shelter as my classmates covered up food, bringing whatever they can into the house.

I was covered in damp spots by the time i got back to the house.

Gary : there, done.

Karen was looking at the rain falling from the sky before giving me a look that was self explainatory.

She smiled and only opened her mouth for one word.

' Please '

She just passed me he car keys before explaining she has a sports bag in her boot. Just bring the whole thing out.

Gerald offered to bring an umbrella up from the basement but i took a quick look at the sky, it's still a heavy drizzle, i declined and made a dash to Karen's car instead.

The rain got a little heavier as i reached Karen's car. Opening the boot, i realised, there is no sports bag, what i saw instead was a tennis bag. It's huge and it's freaking heavy.

Seeing no other choice, i lugged the whole bag out and brought it towards the house.

By the time i got there, i was drenched.

I entered the house, welcomed by a crowd of cheering classmates.

Comments flooded the room, ' wow, macho man' , 'si bei sexy ar Gary' , the most sacarstic comment of all came from my ex, Cindy.

' Do you have a new prey my dear ? why are you so nice to Karen ? '

That drew a few laughter as but i just shrugged and smile.

Karen smiled and opened the bag to reveal another smaller bag together with tennis rackets, balls, shoe bags and the likes.

Karen : Thanks Gary.

As she disappeared back into the powder room, a couple of my classmates chirped in.

' Give it up lar Gary , she's taken liao '

' She is still out of your reach bro, forget it '

I gave another shrug as Gerald passed me a towel for me to dry myself.

The rain got heavier and we piled into the living room, chatting as a group and bitching on our old lecturers.

I saw Karen joined us in a simple white polo T.

The night went on and at 11.30pm, the rain let up and everyone started making their way out.

I went to the powder room to relieve myself before making the small beeline to shake my host's hand, thanking him for organising this gathering.

Waiting for me at the entrance i saw Karen smiling at me.

She looked a little weird wearing work skirt and a white polo T. She dangled the heels on her 2 fingers as she went about barefooted on the wet turfing.
Without a word, she pointed to the big bag by the door and smiled.

I shook my head and just as i was exiting the door, i heard Gerald called out behind me.

Gerald : Good luck bro, btw, don;t forget you are married.

Lifting up the bag, i walked with Karen to her car.

I waved a series of 'byes' to the rest of the cars existing the small road as i help Karen put the bag into the boot.


I was expecting a thank you hug, a kiss perhaps, but that was just my wishful thinking.

Karen gave me a thumbs up and said thanks.

I saw her slipped into her car and fired up her engine. Making a 3 point turn, she stopped beside me and wind down her window.

Karen : Thanks Gary, sorry bout the pants.

Gary : No problem at all. When will you be free ? let's have a coffee or something.

Karen : No thank you Gary, haha. Coffee didn't ended well for the rest of the other girls you dated . Don't deny.

I burst out laughing and asked what made her say that.

Karen : What do you think we were talking about before you arrive Gary.

Her next comment wiped my smile off my face.

Karen : Stay away Gary, haha, i know i'm the only girl left in the class you didn't get one way or another.

I watched the tail light of her car disappear as she exited the private road.





I didn't think much about the incident with Karen, in fact i didn't harbour much hope of bumping into her again.

I was busy with work, dealing with staff issues and department budgeting, it's a headache when you have 2 staff vying for a position in the company. Both of them are equally eligible given their experience and qualification, the hard part is i know for sure the losing candidate will leave the company for sure.

I tried to put the decision off as long as i can but i knew i had to make a decision soon.

I was heading to grab a quick lunch at subway when i caught a familiar sight.

Karen was sitting inside the cafe having lunch.
Her lunch partner was one of the contender for the post in the company. Pete.


I walked pass deliberetely by the side of the glazing and pete gave me a wave. Karen was a little surprise to see me but made no mention of anything.

Pete : Hey Gary.

Gary : Hey, your wife ar ? never introduce ?

Pete made an introduction and what surprised me was Karen made no mention of her knowing me and that i'm her old classmate.

She nodded a simple acknowledge and i excused myself, leaving them to lunch.


Pete was actually my favour choice, now that Karen is his wife, this might actually get interesting. What i couldn;t figure out was why Karen did not want to acknowledge that she knew me.


When i left my office at 9pm that evening. i got an sms from a number i did not recognise.

9******** : Hey , did not realise you are Pete's boss...

[lustarhymes]

Good start bro...seems like this Gary has bedded all the girls in his class, or maybe even cohord!!!

Sometimes, girls with specs on can be tantalizingly sexy & not nerdy

Bring it on...

[want0nmee]

camping for more

[ilikeoldchangke]

Pete is 2 years my junior in terms of age, i know for sure he is rather driven and he knows what he wants. I work well with him and we get along fairly well. He is a rather private person for all i know, but he does his job well.

I replied Karen's message out of courtesy, saying that it's a small world and the likes.

I am a good superior, and i'm pretty sure Pete has sang my praises in front of Karen, i literally 'rescued' him from another department and he has never stopped expressing his gratefulness to me.

Karen asked for my email, ending the sms conversation with a ' keep in touch'

Honestly, when i made my final decision to promote Pete 4 days later, Karen was left out of the equation. It was based purely on Pete's merit and performance.

I got a grateful email from Karen, thanking me, saying that Pete was thrilled with the promotion. She ended with a PS " hope it was not because of me "


I replied her mail with no evil intention, purely as a practical joke.

' Of course it's about you, everything is about you '

I added a tongue sticking out smiley for good measure too.

I did not get a reply from Karen .



1 week later i sent Pete to shanghai for 3 days.

On the 2nd day, Karen smsed me, offering to buy me lunch to thank me for promoting her husband.

I replied ' Anyone can buy me lunch, i would prefer if you would cook me lunch '

Karen's sms reply was equally haughty ' You have someone call a 'wife' to cook you lunch '

I smiled to myself as i drained the last of my coffee.

I hit the dial button and I heard the sweet voice of Karen on the phone.

Karen : Yeah ?

Gary : Dinner ?

She hesitated for a while before asking where.

I told her it's a secret , i'll pick her up from her office.
She declined and said she'll meet me at the restaurant instead. She's driving anyway.

Gary : How about 7pm, robertson quay ?

Karen : No. 8pm ? i want to hit the gym first.

Gary : Is it just me, or you seem to be saying no to everything i suggest. haha

Karen : Gary, girls who say yes to you never had a good ending. haha. See you later.

Gary : Well, i'm pretty sure they had a happy ending.

Karen : Very cheeky... now go work and give my husband another promotion. talk later.

Hanging up the phone, i went over to Pete's desk.
Usually i'll do my usual ransacking of my female staff's desk, checking out their stuff , i never imagined i will be doing this to a male staff.

I pretended to look for some documents and i sat down at Pete's seat to flip through some files. Hardly anyone paid me much attention. I'm the head of department afterall.

Pete's desk is neat, stationaries are well organised.

I took up his organiser and gave it a few flips, its a treasure trove of information.

Together with his usualy work schedule and meetings,Karen's birthday, their anniversary, his plans for the month were all listed on the little black book.

I opened a couple of unlocked drawers, some unlabelled keys, shoes, books, sketches, nothing of interest.

I found a picture of Pete and Karen at the bottom of the drawer.

Then i saw a printed e-ticket of a trip to penang.
1 week from now.

I pocketed everything and made a copy of it in my room before returning everything to it's original location.


I plotted out Pete's life for the next few months onto an excel sheet, overlaying work commitments with his private life.

Suddenly i saw limitless possibility, i felt so much in control. This is like playing a game.

The possibilities that can be achieved with these information is limitless.


I saved all the information into my hardrive as i thought about my dinner with Karen.

The thought alone made me hungry.

[scorpionnn]

Originally Posted by ilikeoldchangke

I plotted out Pete's life for the next few months onto an excel sheet, overlaying work commitments with his private life.

ASSHOLE! But i like!

[tgbwolf]

Bro, nice start up you have there. keep it going. tent PITCHED!.

[Sen5eS]

Originally Posted by scorpionnn

ASSHOLE! But i like!

LOL same here !!! Asshole !!! But I like !!!!

[ilikeoldchangke]

I met Karen for dinner at wine connection at robertson quay.

Nothing fancy, we shared a bottle of moscato and ordered some Tapas.

She thanked me again for promoting Pete but i shrug it off.
I went on to ask how did she meet Pete.

And further more Pete is younger than her, what made her decide to marry him . Karen laughed, saying that i would never believe how they met.

Karen : We met at a dating agency.

My jaws dropped.

Gary : You got to be shitting me, you ? The 'o' so mighty and untouchable Karen going to a dating agency ?

She laughed and threw a nacho at me, going on to explain that precisely because of that fact that she seemed so untouchable, no one dared to approach her.

None of her male colleagues dared to even try.

I looked at Karen as she pushed up her glasses and took a sip of wine. Her hair tied up in a bun with the few careless whisp plastered across her forehead. The singlet she is wearing did not serve well to hide the shape of her sports bra she is wearing.

Her long slacks covered her legs but the lime green running shoes is an attention catcher given that we are seated by the corridor of the restaurant.

I saw an expat entering the restaurant, his eyes caught by the glare of the neon lime green, screaming for attention. Tracing the owner's legs up her slacks, his gaze settled on her toned body.

Karen's relaxed gait fitted nicely into the low chair.

She went on to explain that she had relatives trying to matchmake her every couple of months, laughing it off she commented that singaporean men are too timid sometimes.

She attended a few social networking function, and the only people who approached her were caucasians, and as it's if the ang mohs were casting some sort of witchery or spell, none of the local men dared to join in the conversation.

Karen : How many times have i wished for someone to just come and save me from those relentless expats. I mean seriously, do i look like an spg to you ? lol

I smiled and nodded as Karen went on talk about her meeting with Pete. I quietly topped up her wine, passed her a napkin whenever she needed one.

I adjusted the plates whenever her wine glass decides to find a new place to settle.

I caught the attention of the waiter whenever she wanted something.


As we emptied the 2nd bottle of wine, I realised the only connection Pete had with Karen was that they played tennis. They started off as playing partners, eventually hooking up.

Karen : So , what's your story ?

Gary :What do you mean ?

Karen : I meant you are married too right, what's the deal with your wife ?

Gary : haha, what do you mean ? there is no deal. We met, we fell in love, we got married. Simple as that.

Karen : Come on Gary, i know you won't settle down that easily. There must be some story behind this.

Gary : Well, to be honest, i was searching all around for you, but you seemed to have disappeared, so i settled for my wife.

Karen drained her glass of wine before replying that if my wife were to hear that, she would be very upset.

Karen : And, please don;t bother using any of those cheezy pickup lines on me Gary, i know you too well.

Gary : Oh really, do you ?

Karen :haha, yes.

Gary : You'll be surprised, statistics show at the cheesier the method, the easier you get the girl.

Karen : lol, right, says who ?

I shrugged my shoulders and just ended the conversation with a smile. I excused myself to the washroom and settled the bill.

Karen : You have yet to reply me.

Gary : about ?

Karen : The statistic.

Gary :Well, buy me lunch tomorrow and i'll tell you about it .

She seemed to be considering but she declined, saying that this will never end. Laughing at my poor attempt at asking her out again she added.

Karen : My god, Gary, you can do better that that.

I simply smiled as i raised my glass towards her.

Gary : To old friends

Karen : haha, i'm not old Gary.

Gary : Apologies, you'll always be the 20 year old that i had a crush on.

I raised my glass higher and Karen met mine with a 'clink'

Karen : Goosebumps Gary... Goosebumps..

Goosebumps it may be, but how do you explain the smile she tried to hide with the wineglass.


Karen waved for the bill and i stood up.

Karen : Hey, we are going dutch you cheapo, don't think of leaving when i'm asking for the bill.

I laughed and offered my hand to pull her out of the chair, like a dancer asking for a partner.

The waiter arrived, raised his hand paml up towards me.

" This gentlemen has paid the bill mdm "

Throwing her look back at my outstretch hand, Karen took it and pulled herself off the low chair.

Karen : Not bad Gary, not bad at all. haha

I did not hold on to her hand like a pervert, instead i let go gently the moment i guided her towards the direction of the exit.


I walked beside Karen towards her car parked by the side of the small road, 4 steps before the driver door, i widened my pace just as she unlocked the car with her remote as opened the door for her.

Karen :Wow Gary . going all out har ?

Gary : Expect nothing less from a gentlemen, didn;t you hear that guy just now ? I'm a gentlemen.

She gave a girlish giggle and shook her head.

I perched by the car door as Karen looked up after settling down into her seat.

She was about to say something when i cut her short.

Gary : You know Karen ....

I removed the receipt for the dinner and wine.

Gary : Since you mentioned you want to go dutch, here's the receipt.

I dropped it on her lap

Gary : That will be $52.65 , i'll sms you my account details.

Karen's mouth opened in horror and disbelief.

Karen : My god Gary ! . You're amazing. haha.

She crumched up the receipt and threw it at me.

I retreated a step and smiled

Karen : I feel humiliated... haha. This is awkward..you really want the money back ?

Gary : Of course, i mean it. No offence, you wanted to go dutch. I'm not going to disrespect the lady.

Karen : haha. fine whatever.

She was about to close her car door when i added

Gary : Lunch tomorrow ? That'll give you a chance to humiliate me.

Karen closed her car door.

The engined fired up and i saw her did a thumbs up and did a phone signal with her thumb and little finger through the side window.

Lunch tomorrow it is.

[lustarhymes]

Hands, feet, and dick raised!!! An admirable asshole...who is in everyone of us

[ilikeoldchangke]

Lunch was a simple affair at amoy food centre, We chatted, nothing of note happened. I suggested grabbing a coffee nearby and Karen agreed, on the condition i drop her off at beach road later, she did not drive as she wanted to avoid the ERP.

We chatted as we walk, i shared with her my take on the market and she gave her perspective . Arriving at Scarlet hotel, i went to the bar and we took a comfortable couch seat.

Karen is in a beige longsleeve blouse with 3/4 cropped pants. Her pumps matched the colour of the necklace and her earings. Settling down onto the couch, She fired her first salvo.

Karen : So, you brought all the girls you know here ?

Gary : haha , what do you take me for Karen ?

Taking a sip of her coffee , she shrugged her shoulders.

Karen : I don't know ? A player perhaps ? haha

Gary : That was back in school my dear.. I'm a down to earth man.

She laughed that away as she raised her head, taking in the interior of the hotel.

Gary : To answer your question, I only brought the girls i like here.

Raising an eyebrow at me, Karen asked.

Karen : and that will be ?

She raised up 10 fingers at me.

Reaching over , my right hand clasped around her left, closing all her fingers. Holding her hand , i slowly put down the rest of her fingers that were upright.

Closing her pinky.

I pushed down her thumb.

I closed her nameless finger leaving her with 2.


I stared deep into Karen's eyes and said.

Gary : All in all, i brought 2 girls here.

Letting go of her left hand, i brought her 2 finger to my lips and kissed it.

Gary : I married the 1st one.

Pulling herself away from me, Karen shook her head and raised her hand, asking for the bill. I saw her smile as she turned towards the waiter.




I let the moment pass, not wanting to bring it up, Our subsequent chat was professional, work, finances, life etc.

I dropped Karen off at her office, waving a goodbye as i drive off. I saw her raise the 2 fingers i kept opened at me through the rear mirror.

I just managed to catch her closing her index finger as she laughed and waved that at me.

I smiled as i pulled away.


I ended my day in the office with a message from Karen.

Karen sms : You know Gary, what you did would have worked on little girls

I did not offer a reply.


I ordered a bouquet of flowers to be sent to Karen's office. Attached a note that says " from a little boy, to a little girl "


I got an sms reply " Thanks little boy "





Pete was back and we spent some time together discussing about his trip. He took the opportunity to tell me about his leave application.

I okayed his 3 days leave, i already knew he will be going to Penang.

Gary : Go ahead . i'll cover for you in the meantime.

I suggested lunch with Pete.

As we were approaching the office entrance, my phone alarm rang and i pretended to answer my call.

Gary : Ok sure. be right there.

I made a show of touching my pocket for my keys before asking Pete.


Gary : Hey Pete. Can i borrow the inventory key. I need to go check something.

Pete : sure , here.

Gary : Can you grab a seat first, i'll be right over.

Pete : You need me to go with you ?

Gary : No i'm fine, help me get the chicken thigh hor fun. Be right behind you.

I pocketed Pete's keychain.

Instead of heading towards the Horfun cafe at Maxwell house, i headed to the market.

I duplicated a copy of Pete's keys.

Everyone of them.


The hor fun is delicious