Saturday, December 28, 2013

2d@y

Why am I feeling homesick when I'm 12 days away from going home~?

Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Cut Scene: Leaving

"What do you mean you're not coming back?" He asked her, blocking her way.

"I'm just not coming back. Leave me alone." She said, her eyes were strong as they pierced through his already shattered heart.



"You can't do that!" He roared, not moving even an inch from his position.

"I can. I'm doing it now." She said as she pushed him aside.

Dumbfounded that she could ever think of such a plan, he stood aside, not stopping her as she went into a cab.



"Are you happy? Are you happy now that she left?" He asked the elder who was sitting at his desk.


"Please pass me the blue folder behind you." The elder said emotionless as thou the younger said nothing.

"No."

Monday, December 16, 2013

2d@y

13 December 2013
The most nerve wrecking moment in 2013...

A few weeks back.

I was passing by the cafe after joining a carnival. Some of my classmates were there, gathered for something that I'm not aware of. Smiling, one of them handed me a form.

"Do you want to join as a committee for the Christmas Event?"

I doubted. I didn't know how to decide. I wanted to join for the sake of helping out, yet at the same time, I'm bloody scared of the interview that I have to pass to become a committee.

"Come on, many of our classmates are joining." Another persuaded.

"I'll consider." I answered, taking the form with me.


Going back to my room, I asked my roommate should I join or not. Without any pause, she said I should, along with some hard core reasons.

I agreed to her reasons. Taking a pen and filling in my details, I rushed back to the cafe. At the back of my head, I was still freaked out about the interview. I must admit, I'm not that good when it comes to interview.

There were 2 people who were still waiting for the interview. They were talking to some seniors as I listened to their conversation. I couldn't find a way to join in the conversation, maybe I was too nervous thinking about the interview. See, how many times I've mentioned interview?

Anyway, I kinda went through the interview relatively smoothly, when compared to my previous records.

A few days later, I received a message, saying I've been chosen as a committee under the decoration team.

Meetings, meetings and meetings later, the event slowly takes a solid shape as ideas came out. Yeah, there were rough places, but they were somehow solved in the end. Of course, I believe the seniors had played a part in it. They are experienced people, rite?

Around 6 December 2013, we went out to town to get the things we needed. Getting our weapons, a.k.a the color papers, ribbons, containers, stationary, polystyrene...

Our plan was basically to decorate using origami as a base. We had planned to make cutout snowflakes, Christmas wreaths, as well as the ornaments for the Christmas tree. Besides decorating the event venue, we were responsible for the design of the small gifts for the guests. The decoration team leader had planned to make origami Christmas trees inside small containers. Imagine the typical Christmas globe you get in stores, but without the liquid in it. To be truthful, it had looked impossible to be accomplished... but with the cooperation, the dedication, the sincerity, we managed to make 200 of them within one week. I applause and bow to those that had taken their precious time to make the gifts and complete the mission.

bla bla bla working hours later... it's been too long since I last update. I'm loosing my grammar competence... as well as my essay writing skills... *sits in a corner and cries*

Because it's already near the end of the year, assignments start to pile up around us. I must say, I was stuck dead in that pile of things to do. I had presentations, notes, tutorials, projects as well as the Christmas event. All those things came only in that week. And because of that, *going to proudly praise myself* I broke my record of having a total of 7 hours of sleep within 3 days. I took thick coffee and it felt like heaven. Coffee was my savior in those three health-wrecking days. Yeah, call me crazy, but I was happy in a way since I was busy doing something interesting.

Besides joining the decoration team, I had another role in the Christmas event--a performer. To be exact, I was participating as a singer on that day. I got to sang on stage, alone, well not really alone since a senior played the piano too. It was my first time!! It was very, very different from choir, choral speaking or even narrating. I don't quite know how to put it but it was different. We've practiced for quite awhile, about a month or so, if I remember right. I was the second last performance for that night. I kept telling myself to stay calm, just like during practices. But, I just couldn't. I don't know if it's the air conditioner being set too cold, or me being excited or nervous. I only remember I cheered as loud as I could when my friends performed. When it was my turn, I stepped onto the stage. While taking the microphone, I felt myself shaking out of nervousness. I didn't know why, but I felt myself trembling. I don't know if people notice or not, I hope not... As I sang, I tried telling my heart to stop beating so fast but it was no use. Ugh... still need more training... After my performance, it was the Christmas medley. We all sang as the crowd skipped, danced, jumped...

Only when the guests left and I started talking did I realise...
I had screamed too much until my throat was sore. It was like a punched hole in your throat. I laughed thou, thinking how enjoyed the guests were. It was all worth it.

After the event, I told myself, I'll do it only that one time. Once is enough. It's too tiring.



... just two days ago, I joined the arts and design team for the new year festival 2014...

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

131106 Letter To You

lemony sticky!
I deleted one of my published post...
*sits in a corner and cry*

mydear,

hmm... how are you? I miss you so so so so so much. Funny huh... it's not like I'm busy... but I seem to abandon you... I hope you are not angry...

I don't know what to write to you... All those ideas... they're playing hide and seek with me. Besides, I'm too enjoying myself that I'm not bothered by them running around.

I'm now taking a vacation. I don't know how long I'll be here. Maybe for a few weeks? Maybe for a few months? Maybe for a year? I do hope I can calm down and enjoy more of my vacation. Sometimes, I still feel like I can't calm down. Maybe I should walk around more and do some meditation...

How are you? Meeting many people? Wait... I'm repeating my question... Do you still meet people from all over the world? Are you busy nowadays? Or are you still quietly waiting to meet new people? I hope you are doing alright. Still remember that plan we have last time? I'm counting on you to help me with it. Maybe someday that plan will succeed, maybe that dream will come true. Even if we're still far from that plan, we still have other fun stuff to do, rite? If not, I can start thinking now too.

Well... I'll have to stop writing for now. Let's meet up next time? For now, I shall lie on the beach, reading the novel I bought this morning.

Missing you,
leira

Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Cut Scene: Are You Sure?

*what am I doing...?* The music filled the room as she did her moves. An elder lady standing at the side, observing her.

"Poise!" The lady gave her a stare.

"Yes, ma'am." She answered as she straightened her posture.

Turning and twisting her limbs, her mind was almost blank.

*Are you sure you want this...?* A voice inside her mind asked.

*I don't know.* She answered in her mind.

"Focus!" The elder lady told her again.

"Yes, ma'am" She shook her head to clear her thoughts, only focusing on the steps she was told to do.

"Yes... yes... slow... and... a twist..." The lady recited the steps for her since they haven't practice that part.

Shaking her head, the elder lady stopped the music and the room became silent.

"You are not focused today. Is something bothering you?" The elder asked with no emotions.

"No, ma'am." The younger lowered her head, not wanting to face the elder, not wanting to show any emotions to this emotionless lady in front of her.

"Then get your mind to wake up. You're dancing like a dead body. Tell me... what does this music tell you?" The elder looked at her.

"To be free... to live freely without having to struggle. To be passionate with life..." She recited whatever she remembered when the elder lady was introducing the music.

"And you're a dead body now." The elder stopped her from talking.

"Sorry, ma'am" She apologized.

"Two minutes. Repeat the whole routine later. Do remember to bring back your wandering mind when we start." The elder lady said and left the room.

*Do you still want this...?* The voice asked her again.

She couldn't answer. Instead, she went back to practice after sipping a little water.

Friday, October 11, 2013

2d@y

Hyesun: Triel, what are you doing?

Triel: What am I doing?

Hyesun: I'm asking you first.

Triel: I'm asking you second.

Hyesun: Are you alright?

Triel: Are you alright?

Hyesun: Triel, are you okay?

Triel: Are you okay, Hyesun?

Hyesun: O dear Pluto! What has gotten into you?

Triel: O dear Mars! What are you talking about?

Hyesun: Triel...

Triel: Hyesun...

Hyesun: Triel...

Triel: Hyesun...

Hyesun: I got ourselves some green ice, want?

Triel: Green ice?

Hyesun: Frozen Graze green ice.

Triel: Frozen Graze green ice.

Hyesun: Want?

Triel: Want?

Hyesun: Do you want it?

Triel: Do you want it?

Hyesun: I'm tired. Bye!

Triel: I'm tired, I'm following you.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Letter To You

future Ariel,

Hey, how do I start this... well it's 29th of August 2013, at 2.10am. I'm here, thinking about you, how are you doing?

well okay, i stopped this letter because I was distracted by EXO on Beatles Code. I'm gonna continue this now, 11.06am.

Are you doing great? How's the place? Nice? How's the people there? Did you get to meet new friends? How's your room? Is it messy because of you? I do hope you're doing great.

I'm now packing up my things, okay, I'm now typing this letter. I'll tidy it later.There's so many things, it's like moving the whole house with me. And it's so frustrating. You know me, I get nervous when I don't follow the schedule. Yet, I'm lazying here, thinking about you.

I'm still feeling nervous. Still over thinking about how I'm going to present myself. Do you still do that? I hope not, hahaha...

How's the food there? Do you still have the same food every morning? Do you store some biscuits? I hope the food aren't that spicy there. Have you tried any delicacies? Did I spell the word right? Bring home some when you come back!

How's the outing? Was it tough? Was it easy? Was it fun? Were you afraid of the activity? How was it? Please share your story~?

Do you miss your family? Do you miss your friends at home? Did you call them? Did you wish them happy birthday? I hope you get to join in the gatherings when you come home.

Hey, I almost forgot! You still need to learn to swim! I hope you can finish the lessons faster when you come back. Cause learning it, is so hard... I'm drinking chlorine water whenever I'm at the pool. It taste just like water,with some weird smell... Hope I don't have to continue drinking...

Well... I'll stop for now.... it's already 11.24am and I need breakfast! I'll be going for swimming later too. Busy busy busy day~

I'll chat with you next time~

Sincerely,
present Ariel

Saturday, September 21, 2013

Life Of A Saturn's Agent: Leaving


“Good afternoon ma’am, I’m here for the transport.” Triel handed her documents to the lady at the counter.

After looking t the details, the lady swiped her ID card and typed on the keyboard. Triel wanted to see what was on the computer screen but it was blocked from her view.

“Weird…” the lady at the counter said.

Triel was going to ask what was it about but the lady was busy typing again.

A while later, she handed back the documents to Triel.

“Your profile won’t unlock. You have to go back to your officer. I don’t have the authority to do unlocking. Next please.” The lady said and went back to her work.

Weird… why was she denied entry? Taylb had given her all the documents… had he forgot to unlock her profile? No, he wouldn’t be such a careless person… She had updated her file regularly too… what went wrong?

Triel then went to Taylb’s office.

Inside, Taylb looked at Triel, his eyes show no emotions. They talked a little…

“Do you want some tea?”
“No, thank you.”
“I’ve looked through your report from yesterday. It was good.”
“Thank you, sir. Sir, I went to the transport section and they’ve denied my acess.

“Triel…” Taylb dragged. He didn’t know how to say to her.

“Triel, I pulled you out of the probation program.”

“What? Why?” Triel couldn’t believe her ears.

“I pulled you out of the program because there was another trainee with more experience here.”

“Who is it?” Triel got curious of this person.

“He’s from another department, from the administration. Triel, you will still have a chance.” Taylb, even if he didn’t showed it, something pricked him inside when looking at Triel’s disappointment.

“Really? When’s the next selection?”

“In another 9 years.” Taylb said. He knew what she’ll say.

“Thank you, sir.” Triel said, the magical sparkle in her eyes gone for that second.

“Triel left the office with a heavy heart.

Back in her room, Triel tidied her things.

What will she do now? She couldn’t stop thinking. Where does she want to go? Suddenly, she didn’t know what to do. For once in her life, she was lost.

After putting her things into boxes, an envelope in hand, she went to Taylb’s office once again.

“Are you sure?” Taylb asked while receiving the resignation letter.

Triel nodded.

“What are your future plans?” He asked the girl.

She gave him a smile as an answer, chasing the grey atmosphere away.

“I see you have something in mind.” Taylb felt happy to see her smile, even if he didn’t show it.

“Thank you, sir, for everything. See you next time. Bye!” Triel beamed. She has a plan now and she’s feeling very good about it.

Outside the company, Triel walked while carrying her belongings. The things were heavy, but bearable. Her eyes were searching, her head turning here and there, towards each shop that was on the street.

“There it is.” Triel thought as she stopped walking.

She dialed the number that was on the wall and waited for the other end to answer.

“Hello?” An old man greeted.

“Hello, sir, may I speak to Wril?” Triel asked.

“I am Wril. Is there anything?”

“I’m now in front of your shop. I would like to purchase it? Along with the second floor?”

“Sure, we shall meet at the coffee shop opposite? The Breeze Brew? I will be there at about 1.30 afternoon.”

“Okay, sir. Thank you!” Triel then ended the call and crossed the road to the shop.

Inside Breeze Brew, Triel took a table and ordered a freeze-coffee. Still an hour before Wril comes, she took out a novel and read it.

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Life Of A Saturn's Agent: The Rum Cookies' Fault

"How are you? I've been given my first mission." The girl thought about what should be written in her letter.

"Triel!!" I heard a voice screaming from outside.

"Oops...?" Triel starting thinking back about anything that she did wrong.

"Triel!" The door flew open, showing a pissed off Phie.

"Hi, Phie..." Triel trailed off, noticing the purplish substance that was on his head and his lab coat.

"Did you sneak into MY lab again?" He was furious, stepping into Triel's room.

"What? Did I?" Triel asked, wondering did she went to the lab.

"What do you mean DID I?" He is sooo mad at the moment.

"Wait... I didn't go to the lab. Nope, I was here all day, haven't got out yet." Triel thought back and said.

"Then what is this??" Phie pointed to the purple substance that turned into orange after a touch.

"How would I know? What happened?" Triel asked, feeling familiar of the substance.

"I was preparing the chemical needed for the trainees and left for awhile. When I came back, the whole lab is flooded! with these bubbles."

Triel then asked for the list of ingredients that Phie used. She read through it while Phie tried dusting off the substance that was now changing into green color.

"Ah! Did you put the ice jellybean before or after you put in the lightning beans?" Triel asked him about the procedure.

"I put the ice jellybean first. I know, these two things will react. Ice must be before lightning beans." Phie explained, wondering if he had asked the wrong person for advice.

"But for this particular mixture, you have ice as the reactor troublemaker. So, you should have put lightning beans, then gold powder, then ice jellybean." Triel said while checking the ingredients again.

"But it's written there on the report." Phie mumbled, wondering why the report was wrong.

"Umm... about that..."

"You meddled with my DOCUMENTS?!" 

"Nope, I was just going to say that I saw someone typing this while eating rum cookies." Triel giggled a little, thinking back how the guy was wobbling in his chair.

"Sawl?" Phie asked.

"I don't know his name." Triel had a blank face on.

"Baldy guy, long face, wearing a dark green, patched coat?" Phie described while Triel nodded.

"Okay, thank you." Phie said and left the room.



"SAWL!!!!!" Sawl fell off his chair, frightened by the scream coming from the hallway.

"Yes?" He went to the doorway, answering timidly.

Phie grabbed him by the collar of his green coat and shouted at his ear.

"So, you're the one stealing my cookies and causing the lab to flood?" Phie shook him like a soft toy.

"Wh... What? What did I do?" Sawl was bewildered by the lab director's state.

"you lousy report writer! You wrecked the lab! You... You! Get this done quickly!" Phie threw the papers on Sawl's desk and left.

After Phie left, Sawl tidied the papers and looked through them. There must be a reason the lab director was that angry.

"And Replace All Of My Cookies!" Phie shouted from outside.

"Right..." Sawl sighed.



"Ahh... Where was I?" Triel asked herself when Phie left, shouting "Sawl".

"Yes! The letter." She went back to the desk.

"How are you? I've finally got a mission. It's a research based one. I'm going to diamond planet. Have you been there? Chaehyun even told me to be careful. Is it that scary? I'm so excited!! How are you at rum island? Or you are already in another place? Any new findings? Please tell me~" Triel then clicked the "send" button, messaging her friend, Alei, an experienced traveler and researcher.

Friday, August 23, 2013

2d@y

I just realize 

I have a major 

love hate relationship

with

coffee...

Saturday, August 17, 2013

Translation: Smart Move~

got this from facebook~

I wanted to show someone this short story and made a translation for it (tell me if I'm wrong, I can change it~)... but I didn't send the e-mail after that. I feel like I'll offend that person. So yeah, to anyone who reads this, just read it for fun~ No stress~

一位優秀的商人傑克,有一天告訴他的兒子。
A business man named Jack, talked to his son.

傑克:「我已經決定好了一個女孩子,我要你娶她」
Jack: I have decided on a girl, I want you to marry her.

兒子:「我自己要娶的新娘我自己會決定」
Son: I want to choose my own bride.

傑克:「但我說的這女孩可是比爾蓋玆的女兒喔」
Jack: But this girl is Bill Gates's daughter.

兒子:「哇!那這樣的話...」
Son: Wow! Then...

在一個聚會中,傑克走向比爾蓋玆
In a gathering, Jack walked towards Bill Gates

傑克:「我來幫你女兒介紹個好丈夫」
Jack: I want to introduce your daughter to a good husband.

比爾:「我女兒還沒想嫁人呢」
Bill Gates: My daughter hasn't thought of getting married.

傑克:「但我說的這年輕人可是世界銀行的副總裁喔」
Jack: But this man I say is the vice president of the world bank.

比爾:「哇!那這樣的話...」
Bill Gates: Wow! Then...

接著,傑克去見世界銀行的總裁。
After that, Jack went to meet the president of the world bank.

傑克:「我想介紹一位年輕人來當貴行的副總裁」
Jack: I want to introduce a young man to be the vice president of your company.

總裁:「我們已經有很多位副總裁,夠多了」
President: We already have many vice presidents, there's more than enough.

傑克:「但我說的這年輕人可是比爾蓋玆的女婿喔」
Jack: But this young man is Bill Gates's son-in-law.

總裁:「哇!那這樣的話...」
President: Wow! Then...

最後,傑克的兒子娶了比爾蓋玆的女兒,又當上世界銀行的副總裁。
In the end, Jack's son married Bill Gates's daughter, and became the world bank's vice president.

知道嗎,生意通常都是這樣談成的。
Now you know, business is usually dealt like this.

運用這種買空、賣空而從中獲得利益的商業手腕不知該說是聰明、奸詐還是欺騙,這也說明了為何古人會說:「無奸不成商」吧。
No matter how you call it, being smart, cunning or just scamming, businessmen use this method of dealing with "nothing" to profit themselves. Thus, explaining the old saying "
無奸不成商" (no businessman trades without fraud).

Monday, August 12, 2013

Cut Scene: Mall

"Are you going out?" She asked the guy who had a grey cap on.

"Yes. Wanna follow?" He asked while opening the door.

"Yeah! Wait for me!" She said excitedly, jumping off the couch and grabbing her sweater.

"O...okay." He was startled by her sudden excitement.



The two walked out of the building and into the streets. The girl skipping while the other was walking calmly.

"Where are we going?" She asked suddenly.

"To the mall." He replied with a flat tone.

"Why are you talking like that?" Usually this person is the one to be speaking enthusiastically in any chit chat or projects, yet today, he was in a different state.

"Hmm?" He went wide-eyed, looking strangely at the other.

"Are you alright?" She tilted her head, wondering if this is her friend in front of her.

"I'm okay." He said and continued walking. The other following behind.

"We need to stock up on meat, then veggies, then some fruits. The ketchup is finished too. There's also rice, chillies, sugar. Let's go get that durian shake too!" She listed out the things to buy, not forgetting the sweet durian shake after the shopping.

"That's a lot. Did you bring enough money?" He asked when he heard the non-ending list she was making.

"I'm not sure. Let me check." She took out her purse and started counting the money she had.

"Yeah, enough for the groceries, but maybe not the durian shake..." She pouted, thinking that her sweet durian shake will just have to wait for another time.



"We're here. Where do you want to go first?" The two finally reach the mall after a 20 minutes walk.

"Trolley!"

"Okay then." The two then went to get a trolley.

"Rice first." She said while the other pushed the trolley.

They took 4 bags of rice after checking them.

"Umm... are we going to carry this?" The guy asked when he realized that it was already tough to push the trolley. It was only the first item too!

"Ah! I forgot!! I guess we'll have to do with 1 for now." The two then put the other 3 bags back to the shelf.

"Now the... ketchup." She said and led the other.

They took the ketchup and a few other food cans that were nearby. Then, they went to get a tin of crackers. She also decided to get fish and some vegetables.

Before they went to the cashier, they estimated the amount to be paid. Turns out that they were over their budget, so they took out the fruits that were meant for desserts.

"I guess this is all we need." She said while checking the trolley again.

"We'll get in line then." He then lined up at the cashier counter.

It was a long line before it was their turn.

Cut Scene: Goodbye

"You mean... you're going to kick her out?" He asked, still bewildered by the news.

"Yes. She's a mess and a trouble maker." The elder man said as he watered his plants in the garden.

"But... it's ridiculous! She..." He was cut short when the elder stared at him.

"I already gave her a warning. If she doesn't leave by the end of this week, I'll call the police." The elder said with such calm.



"Hey..." He stood at the doorway while the girl inside the tiny room was packing her things.

"Hi... Anything...?" She smiled, yet how she greeted him sounded sad.

"N... Nothing... So, you're leaving?"

She nodded.

"Do you need any help?" He asked while wondering if he could do anything at all now.

"I guess so..." She hesitated.

Immediately after she said, he walked into her room, helping her to pack up her books that were on the shelves. The two arranged the things into boxes, it was quiet.

It took an hour or so to finish packing.

"Thank you." She said.

"You're welcome..." He said while wondering where she was going to go.

"So... this is goodbye." She smiled and shook his hand.

"Good...bye."

Sunday, August 4, 2013

Cut Scene: To The Mart

"Are you going out now?" Her father asked with  authority.

"Y..yes." She was startled to see him behind her.

"Why?" He asked, eying her.

"I need to buy some groceries." She said while taking her bag.

He walked away without uttering another word.


She walked to the bus stop, holding her bag close. It wasn't her first time coming out alone, just that she feels unsecured.

"Going where?" The bus driver asked as soon as she stepped into the bus.

"Olmart." She said while outting the coins into the box.

"Ticket there." The bus driver said and pointed.

"Going where?" He asked then next passenger while the girl looked for a place to sit down.

After sitting down, she took out her phone and started reading a novel.

The bus drove on when all the passengers are on the bus.

"May I sit beside you?" A young boy asked.

She nodded without looking and he sat beside her.

While the bus passed another few stops, she continued with her novel while the boy turned his head here and there, looking at everything around him.

Suddenly, she heard sniffing and sobs.

She turned to see the boy, who was now red-eyed and rubbing the tears off his face.

"Why are you crying? Don't cry." She said while rubbing his back, trying to comfort him.

"I... I... I forgot how to go to the mart... I forgot which stop to go down..." He sobbed.

"Now now... don't cry. Is the mart you're talking about Olmart?" She asked, remembering that there was only one mart near this area.

"Yes, yes, yes. Oolmart... Olmart!" He said, still trying to pronounce the word properly.

"Ah... I am going there too. We'll go there together, okay?" She smiled while wiping his tears for him.

"Okay..." He nodded.

Friday, July 26, 2013

Life Of A Saturn's Agent: *A Peek Into The Future*

"So... this is goodbye...?" She asked, doubtful of her choice to leave.

The other nodded, not uttering a word. Yet... his face showed her that he wanted to say so much.

"Take care..." She said to him.

"Wait..."

He took her by the hand and held her in his arms.

Wednesday, June 26, 2013

Sleepy Sleepy

me: eh, panda, jom go yam cha...

panda: ...huh..? oh, oh, yam cha yam cha...

me: ok?

panda: ...ha? ... oo, oo, ya, ya...

me: oo, oo

*tea time kopi time*

me: panda, want what?

panda: ... *yawn* ha? oo, oo... kopi...

me: ha?... *yawn yawn yawn*

panda: kooopiii... 

me: oo, oo. me wan kopi jugak

*kopi come*

*panda smell kopi*

panda: ei, kopi come. eii... drink drink.

me: *zzz...* haa? oo, oo. Kopi drink kopi...

panda: ei... nothing to do...? *zzz...*

me: finish liao... *sip kopi*

panda: oo, oo... *sip kopi*

me: ...*zzzzzz*

panda: ... eii... bangun ah... *zzzzzzzz*

*...zzzzzz...*

Friday, June 14, 2013

No Castles

"what do you mean I can't go out..." the girl whined when her elder brother stopped her from stepping out of the house.

"You have duties, princess" the elder told her, emphasizing the word 'princess'.

She gave him a stare and walked back into her room, slamming the door in her elder brother's face.

He sigh outside of her room. It's not like he forced her... right?

"ChaeIn... ChaeIn?" He knocked on the door gently.

@@

"Why do I have to do these stuff?" The younger asked while flipping through the papers.

"Well... because of this." The elder brother, Jonghyun showed a paper with neat handwriting.

"She hasn't gone out of the house for a month? What does that got to do with me?"

"You, Taemin, is a... how do you call it... party goer? for your whole life. The least you can do is to do this little paperwork."  Jonghyun shoved more of the papers and files in front of Taemin.

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"I'm sorry, forgive me? My dear sister?" ChaeIn read the note which was decorated with marker drawn hearts.

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"Why are you late? We've been waiting for you for a whole hour!" ChaeIn's friends were around her, iterrogating where had she gone.

"I had... chores to do." ChaeIn looked for some reason. Well... yes, her friends don't know she's a royalty. She doesn't want her friends to know and treat her with a royal label. Keeping it low was better since she's more comfortable with it.

"Where are we going again...?" ChaeIn asked which caused her friends to look at her weirdly.

"OOoooh... my... I forgot. We're going to celebrate... sorry." She gave a laugh while shoving her friends towards the said place.

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"Hurry up!" Jonghyun ordered his brother who was reading the thick pile of contracts.

"Relax... You do know that I've been sitting here for the whole 2 hours with you mumbling stuff?

"There's a deadline,young Taemin. You're supposed to finish this in 1 hour. ChaeIn always does it so quickly, why can't you? And I have to deliver them at 3pm, which is half an hour away. Hurry up and stop talking." Jonghyun knew that his brother wasn't even trying to be quick.

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"...The ships are coming in by today. Please send a few people there by 3. That will be all." The young man said while checking the lists of shipments for the day.

"Yes sir." The secretary noted it down, as well as a few other tasks.

 After the secretary left, the young man received a call.

"Hey, you want to go for a drink?"

"No thanks, next time... Busy season. I've got another call waiting, sorry." Minho ended the phone in a rush and answered the next.

"Minho from MK corp..." He was starting his introduction and was cut off by the voice from the other end.

"Minho, when are you coming home?"

"Hello mom, I'm coming home today at 6. Sorry... I forgot to tell you." He felt apologetic of letting his mom worry.

"Ahh... I want to cook your favorite food. You haven't come home for such a long time." Her gentle voice, how long has it been already?

"I missed the food. I'll be eating a lot when I come home." He laughed a bit.

"Then I better start preparing now. We'll be waiting for you."

The mother and son chatted a little more before the call ended.

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Don't Go

Don't go.
I couldn't
couldn't let the words out of my mouth

I could only look
and give you my smile
as a goodbye gift

you're going away

it's not going to be long
You said to me

You even teased me
when I started tearing up

I'm not going away forever
you told me
wiping my tears

I don't want you to go
we've been together
for so long
i wanted to say
but i know
i shouldn't be selfish

you'll be back anyway
rite?

Monday, June 3, 2013

Cut Scene: Zher

"You... why you..." The man pointed towards no one in particular as he wobbled.

He was about to trip when he stepped on one of the glass bottles. Someone was there, just in time to catch him, just in time to prevent him from a bloody head injury.

"Oh my... Zher... you've had too much." sighed the young dark-skinned girl. Her eyes full of sadness and pity as she helped the man to a chair.

"Why..." The elder man cried while asking.

The young girl picked up the bottles that were on the floor and placed them neatly on the table. Making sure the man stopped his drinking.

"Come, you should rest already. It's late." She spoke softly to the man that was still in tears.

She led him to his room, took off his coat and tucked him into his bed before leaving.

"Goodnight Zher." She said, hoping that whatever that the man was sad about will be forgotten in the morning.

After that, she cleaned the tables and washed the bottles.

"Why do you have to drown yourself with such liquids..." She murmured.

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Horror Not: Fire

Warning: Parental Guidance!!! In fact... not for anyone. Unhealthy Reading here!!!

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"Fire!"

"Fire!"

The people outside shouted.

"Someone's still inside!" A lady saw me and screamed at the top of her lungs.

My vision blurred as the grey smoke filled my already exhausted lungs. I knew, it was sooner or later.

I closed my eyes as my body fell onto the hard cement.

"Zher..." I heard my name but I couldn't control my speech to reply that voice. In fact, I couldn't even move my limbs.

"Zher... Please wake up..." I knew that voice.

"Please, wake up Zher..." The voice sobbed.

You're sad huh?

You're sad seeing your son here? Mother? Are you really that full of heart? Wasn't your heart made of diamonds? O... wait, no, you don't even have a heart.

Have you ever shed a tear when you hit me? Have you? For the countless times that you hit me? Until I bled? Until I collapse in front of you?

You don't even know the times when I had to heal my own wounds. You don't even realize the countless times I had to hide my injuries.

The neighbors, the people in school... they all looked at me, and gave me a label. Do you know? I am known as the devil. The one that does all the wrongs. The one that you tried to "save" through punishments.

I'll share a secret with you.

I started that fire. That fire that burned down the house. The fire that brought me here.

Being "punished" by you, as they say. I want out. I want to be free. Yet, even inhaling those smoke... that burned my lungs... couldn't bring me out of this life, away from you.

I am... stuck with you again.

Monday, May 27, 2013

A Story Not Told 2: Red Rose

"Prince Edward, please wait for me." Princess Snow whispered into the wind. Never had she thought that her happy ending was a lie. A lie created by the Queen who once wanted her killed.

"Princess Snow...what happened?" She heard a voice and turned around.

"Red Rose, I need your help."

Red Rose was a warrior. She was the bravest and best swordsman the kingdom could ever have. She was the leader of the kingdom's army. Most importantly, she was also Snow White's best friend.

Princess Snow told her everything that happened that night.

"We need to save my father as well as Prince Edward." Snow White said, determined.

"But... you said, the Queen and Willow... they know witchcraft?" Red Rose asked to make sure, getting a nog as a reply.

"Then we need help. I know of someone in the forest who is capable. But she is... well, she rarely makes contact with humans." Red Rose said,  remembering that one time she met the old lady.

"We'll try our best anyway. We'll start tomorrow morning." Snow White decided as the two prepared themselves for the journey.

They decided to travel only in two, knowing that it is best if no one knew about the incident because a kingdom with a vacant throne would bring more harm than good.

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A sigh.

The pair of eyes looked at the moonlight desperately.

Monday, April 29, 2013

Horror Not: Ham and Pie

Warning: Not suitable for kids... or teens...

"You are exactly who I'm looking for." He went forward, closer towards her. Their faces almost touching.

She had nowhere to hide. The only route of escape is blocked by him.

"Don't be scared. Hmm... you're a beauty..." He examined her flawless skin as her eyes only showed fear.

He was about to caress her face when a hand held his wrist, tightly like it wanted to break the bones inside.

"Get away from her." The man who had a pair of grey eyes said as he twisted the other's wrist.

"You're her... cringe in charming?" The other guy gave a soft, dark laugh after he got his wrist back.

"Get out." The one with grey eyes said as he got ready to hit the other.

"Sure... Way to kill the moment." The guy then left the place like nothing happened.

The grey eyed man then took his book that was on the other table and left as well.

"Are you okay, dear?" The old lady which was the owner of the shop asked the girl who was still in a dazed.

"I'm... I'm fine." She said weakly and left in a hurry.



She was now on top of the old bridge. It was a bridge that connected two towns. It was a strong one, one that was now a hundred years old.

The cold wind blew as she slowly breathed in the air.

"You know, you shouldn't be alone at this time of the night." A deep voice came from behind her.

She turned around to see the same person. The one with grey eyes.

"I... I'm j...just getting a little fresh air." She stuttered.

"Be safe." The man said and walked away.

"Uh...Uhmm..." She tried to call him but stopped.

She went home soon after.



Opening the door, she sighed at what was in front of her.

"I want dinner!"
"I'm hungry!"
"Can we have pie?"
"I don't want pie"
"I want ham!"
"You're so inconsiderate!"
"You're so selfish!"

"Shut up!!!!" A voice thundered as the young ones quieted.

The owner of the voice then turned his head towards her.

"So? You got anything?" He said with a threatening tone.

She lowered her head and walked quickly to the kitchen. She knew, she was going to be in trouble.

"You mean you got nothing out of that bloody guy!? I got a twisted arm for nothing?! Not even a rusty quarter?!!?"

She kept quiet as she busied herself, making dinner.

The man who was now in rage ransacked her bag.

He smirked when he saw what he wanted.

Taking the small pouch that was in the pocket of the bag, he opened and looked inside it.

"So, you did well today." He said and took the cash that was inside the pouch.

She continued as thou he was invisible.

He snaked his arms around her waist and gave her a kiss on the cheek.

"Make ham and pie for them today. We're celebrating." He said and left the kitchen.

She shuddered at the disgusted man as tears fell uncontrollably.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013

A Chance

"I'm not performing tonight." The singer turned and left.

"What? How am I going to start a concert without a singer? Wait!" The owner of the place was desperate. This was not a good thing for the launching of his shop.

It took him a lot of phone calls and time and money to get the singer. And she walks away after taking her money?? Without performing???

"Do any of you know any singers or bands or just any kind of performance? Anyone we can get in half an hour?" The owner asked his staff after telling them the horrible news.

They shook their heads.

"Jillie can sing." someone voiced out and Jillie was pushed to the front.

"Roy!!" Jillie said in frustration.

"Can you sing? Just for tonight? I'll give you the fee. Just one day?" The elder man was nearly begging her.

"I... I... I'll try..." Jillie stuttered.

"I'll help out too!" Roy said almost immediately after their boss thanked Jillie.

"Thank you. You can go get ready, I'll try to cover more of the tasks here. Go, go, go." The boss shoved them into the dressing room and later dashed to the kitchen to help out.

"You could have just said you wanted to perform." Jillie hit Roy's arm as she mumbled.

"Nah... he was looking for a singer. I only know a little guitar." Roy tried to cool her down.

"Says the guy who shouted I'LL HELP OUT TOO!!!" Jillie stared at him while the volcano inside her was steaming.

"We have to rush. Go dress yourself up a bit." Roy smiled and shoved her to the closet.

He flipped through the closet and chose a soft pink color dress.

"There. Now go change and hurry up." Roy said and left the room.

He knows...

Jillie, hurry up!" Roy knocked on her door as he checked his watch.

"Okay..." Jillie hesitated as she opened the door.

Roy then led her to the chair and start fiddling with the make up and her hair.

"When did you become a professional makeup artist?" Jillie asked while she tried to calm her heart down for the performance.

"Umm... part time job as a photographer?"

"And when was that?" Jillie asked, curious to know how he was so... gentle yet quick...

"Last week." Roy smiled as he finished the last touches.

Jillie didn't bothered to check herself in the mirror. She... didn't know how to anyway...

"You look beautiful." Yenn smiled as Jillie was standing by behind the stage.

"Thanks." She smiled shyly.

"Here's the song!" Roy came a little later, holding the music sheet and his guitar.

"Okay, okay~ Kids, don't be nervous, just relax and do what you can. I'm counting on you. Now go, and surprise the crowd!" The owner said and disappeared after that. Probably into the small crowd.

Thursday, April 18, 2013

Horror Not: E...li...saa...

Warning: May contain violent scenes, parental guidance is advised.

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Her heart was beating harder and harder as she walked at a faster pace.

It was around 8 at night.

She turned her head around, making sure there wasn't anyone following her.

Suddenly she heard something.

Footsteps.

She quicken her pace.

"One more block." She said in her mind, trying to calm herself down.

She crossed the road, turning to check again.

"Three more houses..."

"Two..."

"Hey there!" Someone tapped her shoulder as she froze.

"O my... why are you breaking into a cold sweat?" The voice spoke again, but with a softer tone.

She turned around to see an old lady.

"Mrs. Webster, you scared me... I'm just having a bit of cold, nothing much. I have to go now... we'll chat next time." She said and continued towards her destination.

"...E....li.....saa....." A soft sound echoed as her spine froze.

She ran as she fumbled for her house keys. She didn't dare to turn anywhere else but to focus her sight on her house door which was a few feet away.

"...li..sa..."

"...eliisaa..."

"..eLISA..."

"...ELIISAAA!!!!!!"

The voices got louder as she opened her door, she locked it after getting in safely.

Tears came out of her eyes as she leaned on her door.

I don't want this hell...

Curled up, she sat there until the voices went away. It felt like hours...

The ticking of the clock caught her ears.

"No... no..." She shook her head while turning the key that was now in the door knob. The key wasn't budging.

"Not again... NOT AGAIN!!!!!!!!" She screamed out of fear, of desperation.

9 o'clock.

NO NO NO NO NO NO! NO!

Bloody scratches formed on her arms and legs as she was tortured by invisible sharp claws. The  claws dug deeper into her skin as she screamed louder.

Snip Snip Snip Snip Snip Snip Snip

Her long hair fell to the floor followed by the shaving from the razors that were 'never there'.

Each one of her fingers were hit at the tip. Like hammers nailing down on iron nails. She heard the cracking sound of the bones as the pain became more and more excruciating.

She could do nothing. All she did was sat there as her body was covered in open wounds. Fresh red blood oozed through them.

She closed her eyes, not wanting to see the state of her body.

Pain had numbed her senses as she lay there like a lifeless doll.

Soon, she lost conscious.


"Elisa, Elisa, wake up." A warm hand shook her gently as the voice called out softly.

Elisa kept her eyes closed.

"Elisa, are you feeling alright?" The voice asked again, with a worried tone while the hand touched her forehead.

Slowly, she opened her eyes to see the blinding sunlight of the morning.

"It's over..." She said to herself while the other looked at her, all confused.

Wednesday, March 13, 2013

Thursday, February 28, 2013

Life Of A Saturn's Agent: A New... Friend?

Phie was doing his laundry at the small balcony of his new home.

He was given a new place to stay as soon as he was promoted. He hasn't unpack the boxes of things that are now in a corner of his living room. The work in the lab was more than he expected. He goes home late almost everyday since the first day he started his job.

He scrubbed his clothes while the rainbow bubbles formed. Trying to get the stain off his clothes, he scrubbed harder. He sighed since the color wasn't even fading.

"That... that lab wrecker!!!" He scrubbed frustratingly. That stain was made because of that trainee, that horrible trainee... who wrecked his whole lab.

After awhile of scrubbing and mumbling, he finally gave up and decided to soak the clothes before giving it another go.

He dragged himself to the living room and laid there on the floor since there was no sofa to sit on.

"DING DONG!"

Someone pressed the doorbell, startling Phie as he jumped.

Phie walked towards the door, almost tripping from kicking on one of the boxes. He stumbled his way to the door while fixing his hair and slapping himself to make sure he's fully awake. You don't want to welcome someone while looking like a mad guy, do you?

"Coming!" Phie said as he adjusted his clothes before turning the door knob.

"Hello." A sweet voice greeted him when he opened the door.

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"So you're Triel..." The girl said while looking at her from the topmost hair strand to her feet.

"Yeah. Nice to meet you!" Triel smiled while the other girl looked the other way.

"Ellie, have you gotten the file earlier?" Jloi asked Ellie who immediately turned and nodded.

"Okay, since everything's in order, you two may leave the office. Your ride is coming in an hour." Jloi said as the two were sent out of the office.

"Let's make it clear, partner. You should always keep up." Ellie said and walked ahead.

Thursday, February 7, 2013

2d@y

logic over emotion
that's what you told yourself
now look what you've done
people were hurt
you weren't hurt
but people were hurt
now all you feel
is regret
and
anxious
what have you done?
what are you going to do about it?
owe up?
what's gonna happen next?
everyone live happily ever after
if only
that could happen
wounds were formed
scars there
is everything going to be alright
because you apologized?
no
unfortunately
it doesn't work that way
as much as you wanted it to end well
it's not going to
why?
you let your guard down
you weren't alert
you weren't decisive
you let your mind be blurred
what was the ending
you knew
you knew
yet
you weren't controlling your own mind
look what you've done
look what you've created
what are you going to do about it?
helplessly
regret
reprimanding yourself
hoping and wishing
everything would be fine
everything would be okay
that's all you could do
that's all...

Saturday, February 2, 2013

2d@y

还没找到。。。
真的可以这样下去吗。。。?
又开始犹豫了~
像个小孩
问着
问着同一道问题。。。
问个不停~
一直急着知道答案。。。
 可是。。。
答案好难找哦。。。
又不能要别人帮忙。。。
好急哦~
好急哦~!!
不是去厕所啦~
何时才能得到答案呢~?

Thursday, January 17, 2013

Life Of A Saturn's Agent: Who?

"Who's Ellie?" I said aloud unconsciously. Standing in the middle of the office area, I searched directionless for a stranger who I've never met.

Now how am I going to find a stranger in here, with no picture or profile whatsoever? Taylb said that she'll be my partner for this mission....

"Triel, your mission file is here. There will be another probational agent with you. You will be working with a partner, Ellie." Taylb gave me a green color folder which I opened immediately. It was full of papers with small wordings...

"Your schedules will be in there, along with your mission details. Please, Triel, try not to lose it. That's the only file you have." I nodded as he eyed me.

"After you've completed your mission, complete your report and send it to me. Now, is there any question?" Taylb asked after the brief explanation. He took a sip of freshly brewed pink watermelon tea.

I shook my head.

"Now, go find your partner." He shoved me out for the second time in one day.

"What are you doing standing here?" An officer shook me by the shoulder.

Oops... looks like I've been daydreaming again... well, back to reality now.

"Umm... Ma'am,  I'm looking for E... El... Ellie?" I stuttered. Wait, did I get the name rite?

"What is your name?" She asked me as her stare burned through my eyes!

"I...I'm Triel?" I was unsure of my name?? Seriously? I'm now finally an agent and I can't say my name... great... what a great start Triel.

"Triel... You're from Taylb?" She asked me, her eyes not looking anywhere else but at me.

"Come, follow me." She said without a change in expression. By any chance, is she a robot??

She walked at a fast pace and I was having a hard time catching up. She led me into an office and told me to sit down. On the way in I managed to get a glimpse at the door with her name, Jloi.

"Ellie will be coming in awhile. I'm Jloi, officer of the management here, as well as Ellie's officer." She introduced herself and shook hands with me.

"Do you want any pink tea?" She asked me as I smiled.

"Looks like it's a yes." She said and poured a cup for me before I could answer.

"Ma'am?" A knock on the door followed by a voice came from outside the office.

Thursday, January 10, 2013

Life Of A Saturn's Agent: So Quickly

"Chaehyun!!!" I knocked on her door, too eager to wait. I called again, much louder than before.

"What..." The door open and she was standing there, she... looked messy?

"Are you okay?" I asked as I followed her into the house.

"I was sleeping... Then I heard you making noises... What's so urgent?" She mumbled and ended with a big yawn.

"I got promoted! I'm an agent! Well, not really an agent. Like a probational agent. You know, like not as in a real agent but a new agent, like a new, new agent. I'm an agent! I mean, a probational agent and the officer told me to wait. Can you believe it? I'm an agent now! And I'm going to have my first mission later! Today! I'm an agent! I mean, probational agent! ..." I jumped around like I'm on a trampoline.

"Triel, Triel? Calm down!! Triel!" Chaehyun grabbed my shoulders to stop me from bouncing anymore.

"I'm sooo happy! I'm an agent!" I said once again.

"Triel, first of all, congratulations!" Chaehyun gave me a big tight hug, leaving me breathless.

After the hug, she let go of me and went to the bathroom. Wondering what is she up to, I followed behind her.

"Triel, I have to tidy myself a bit. I am a mess now. Can you wait outside?" Chaehyun told me as I followed her into the bathroom.

"Okay." I skipped outside leaving the bathroom as I heard her chuckle.

"Triel, you want any pink tea?" Chaehyun asked me as she sat beside me.

"Yes please!" I replied her excitedly. I haven't had pink tea in a few weeks now. You see, pink tea is very hard to get around here. They usually sell purple tea or lava tea. Pink tea is still a new product in Saturn but it's my favorite tea ever!

"You and your pink tea obsession." Chaehyun shook her head as I gave her a pout, protesting her statement.

"Triel, so who promoted you as an agent?" Chaehyun asked me as I sipped the tea.

"Taylb. He told me to see him at the office just now. I'm in a program, being a probational agent, not an actual agent yet. I'm going for my first mission once he's done with the information processing." I just couldn't change that smile that's been on my face since I got here. I'm just too excited!

"Triel, that's good news. Now remember to be serious about it. I know you love doing experiments, but try not to go around making explosions outside of this place?" Chaehyun advised me while her face showed a little worry.

"Okay, I'll be a good agent." I said earnestly.

"I nearly forgot to tell you, I'm going on a trip again. There's another mission." What Chaehyun said made me pout again. She's leaving again? In such a short while?

"Can't you stay a little longer? We haven't go to that park with that fun umbrella ride!" I reminded her about that umbrella ride we said we'd try.

"We'll go there once I come back. Okay?" Chaehyun pinched my cheeks making me giggle.

Chaehyun's going out on a mission again... why so fast?