E is an old friend of mine. I knew her 6 years ago while volunteering at Ren Ci hospital. I remember at that time, i was already a regular volunteer in ren ci already. And one day a new batch of volunteers came. Among the pinnafore-wearing STC (st theresa convent) students, i saw E. 'Oh my, she's cute!' haha. Like any eager young boy who thought he just met his cinderella, i asked for her number, at the end of the orientation. She gave a gigglish laughter, and ran away to else where. It was pretty nervous.
I saw her the next week. Not many volunteers stayed and continued to render their services to the old folks, so i was amazed and somehow glad that she stayed. On that day, E and R(her bestie) came up to me and R said: U want her number ar? Its inside, and this is for you too! She handed me a card and a glass bottle full of candy. than the both of them ran away again, just like the previous time. for the rest of the day, it was quite embarassing - we were very shy and had some speechless moments that was soo embarassing. A few days later i gave her a msg. And a week later we were talking on the phone. I wasnt afraid to call her because she's always prompting me to do so by sending me msgs like- im so bored at night... i cant seem to sleep... I knew she wasnt busy so i would give her a call every other night.
Through the phone, we get to know each other better. E is a very funny girl, with a very hoarse voice, rather low. She's the sporty kind of girl with a tan complexion. She loves to swim and amazingly, she's from NPCC. Talking was her major hobby. she can go on abt her school life, her family and her freinds for like hours on the phone. i didnt find it irritating, in fact, i was glad she was open to share these things with me. Before we became a couple, she held my hand while we were crossing the road.. and that was the sign i was looking for in her- that she was ready and accepting. A few nights after that 'cross road' incident i called her and asked her if we are ready to be together. she said she will call the next day to tell me the answer. the next night, i got a call from her. i didnt see this coming- she told me the truth. that she's attached to this girl in her school all along. she told me not to be angry. she also said that she's abt to break up with her already. and when she is done with her, she said she will call me back again.
I felt betrayed. Betrayed by someone so dear to me. It was like the kiss of judas. i asked myself alot of question. why did she lead me on when she's already with someone else? why did she hold my hand that gave me the wrong impression that she was ready? i remembered quite clearly that i wasnt angry, i was sad. ultra dissapointed. though i was sad, life moved on. Took the End of Year exams and passed it well.
Abt 7 months later, i received a msg at late night. and It reads: "Hello, this is E, still remember me? dont ask me how i got ur new number. i have broken up with her already. im quite sure i like boys now. can we start anew?" Hahahaz... i thought it was real funny - im quite sure i like boys now ... she even bothered to add a funny remark inside! But what she didnt noe is that im already attached to JC already, so i told her the truth and our lives moved on.
Coincidentally meeting her has brought back memories from the past. Though I have no feelings for her already, i still wanted to say a big Thank you to her, for all the happy memories and even the sad ones. These experiences, good or bad, made me a better man. at least a more mature one =)
