Bitter sweet memories
Chpt 1
From the withered petals of the rose he gave me, pieces of sweet
memories flashed back into my twirling mind.
It was Friday, February thirteen
Hi he said
My heart skipped a beat, my cheek red hot when my doe eyes
registered the image that the mind is always yearning for. Its
him. The guy I saw at the canteen four days ago. Oh no, is my hair
in order? Is my blouse and skirt in presentable state
?
Eh
I am Ju On. Do I have the honour of knowing your fair
name?
Elizabeth. I replied nervously and in a hardly audible
tone.
Pardon me, but Elizabeth and this gentleman here, are you two here
to clean the staff room as a punishment for not handing up Mr.
Lims homework? he asked.
Yes. Steve replied promptly.
Good then follow me. He said. Mr. Lim got something on and he
instructed me to oversee the task.
Oh dear, why must our first meeting be in such embarrassing
circumstance? Cant we meet in a more fairytale like way?
My thoughts were gently broken by his voice.
Elizabeth, he said while waving his hands in front of my face I
dispatched Steve to clean the left side of the staff room. I want
you to clean the other side. Dont worry I will lend you a
hand.
You will help me?
How can I refuse the company of such delicate beauty? he said
shyly.
I blushed for the second time since our meeting.
He went to the toilet and filled up a pail with water. With that
and two rags, we began to wipe the windows
We chatted while doing the mundane cleaning of the dusty windows.
He told me of his hobbies, family life while I listened
attentively. We both hate math but love Andersons ice cream. We
love furry animals and trips to the beach for strolls.
Soon the staff room was cleaned in the midst of happy chatting and
giggles. We picked up our bags and headed for the school
gates.
Bye Steve, we said and while we were walking to the bus stop, he
asked, Elizabeth, are you free tomorrow evening?
Tomorrow is V-day and he is asking me out for a date?
To be continued
