Birthday Boy in Town!
March 6, 2009 Leave a comment
"To where?" I asked.
What a strange coincident – I was dreaming and missing Shanghai and a second later, my son spoke to me about taking a plane to Shanghai. I asked him, "Why did you mention about this right now? Why Shanghai? Why not Singapore or Korea?"
"Dun know. I think I want to go Shanghai and play.." he answered. "Remember the place we always walk, daddy?"
Normally, I don’t call Hovman in Beijing. But strangely, I called Hovman yesterday and today. What a perfect timing, he reminded me that 4th March was Francis’ birthday (and added that 8th March is his!). Gosh! It is Francis’ birthday! Instantly, I made a birthday photo card with Tracy in the office and emailed Francis. Today, I wanted to chat with Francis over MSN but couldn’t find him. I also kinda miss my "quabbling days" with Echo…wanted to call her but I was caught in some meetings.
At 7pm, I was wondering why there is no SMS from Felicia today. I tried calling her at home and at her mobile. No answer.
Just then at 7:20pm, Felicia called. She told me that Elkan and her were right outside my office and Elkan is shitting in his pants. Thinking it was that "Soho Dinner" thatTracy mentioned earlier this morning. I rushed to my office door. And I saw this old BENG of mine standing out in his DKNY Black Jacket…grinning at me with his sly face! FRANCIS CHAY????????
I am so delighted to see him here! I looked around for Echo and Grey… For that one moment, I couldn’t care less about the environment. It felt so much like home. I invited them into my small office (of course, there are many colleagues around – Elkan ran around the office greeting everyone!). I put them in the conference room, waiting for Tracy.
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What a great weekend! And I know why I miss Shanghai so badly this week. Cos’ somewhere deep inside, I know Shanghai is coming to me.
It is telepathy. It is more than just 6th sense. It is simple happinese.
Happy Birthday my friend. Thanks for your presence!
12 years away from home - Singapore. Writing my stories here for my lovely mum & dad, friends and most importantly, for my wife & son back home. A self-confessed gadget freak, a spontaneous prankster on the outside and a warm loving heart inside. Enjoying a happy life with loving families, friends plus a dream job. Realising mum’s motto – “Exceed Yourself Every Day”. Always believing that “Simplicity is Beauty”.
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