Monday, November 07, 2005
The Gift ( The story of my Buddy Thomas )
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chapter 1
The Plan
I wasn’t sure what is going on in my mind when I made that suggestion to this mutual friend of mine. After I had made the comment, I was certain that things might not end up as what I expected.
Nevertheless, she told me she will try to arrange something. That’s when I decided to pass the news to Thomas.
“ Ok lor “
That’s the short and unappreciative reply that Thomas gave me. Come on man, it’s not like the end of the world and there’s no need to make such a nonchalant comment like that!
With a sheepish face he made with the colleen and brackets, he expressed his happiness unwillingly. Argh, I really felt whether did I made a big mistake?
Maybe not, as they haven’t even meet up.
As the date of the arranged meeting is drawing near, Thomas start to get a little panicky and flabbergasted for words.
“ Eh, you sure she willing to meet me? “ Thomas said with a hint of worrying in a subtle mood.
“ Yes yes I’m sure of that “ I replied coyly.
“ How old is she “ Thomas asked worriedly?
“ 15 “ I replied without hesitation.
“ 15 “ Mew replied happily.
To be continued.......
Chapter 2
The Meeting
“ Hello, Where are you? “ I almost shouted into my hand phone.
“ Beside you. “ Came Thomas's reply.
Eh ? As I turned around, I saw his sheepish grin and waving hand beside me. Apparently he was almost late despite living nearer to our appointed place of meeting.
“ Come on, lets go “ I replied impatiently.
Never be late for an appointment especially if you are meeting someone whom might be your future spouse. Nodding in agreement, Thomas tapped his EZ-link and walk briskly towards the train.
As the train nears Somerset Mrt, Thomas starts to fidget about in his seat.
“ Nervous ? “ I enquired.
“ Yah lar ! “ He mumbled.
To think Thomas is calm and steady when I met him in Harbourfront but now he’s like a baby waiting to get an injection.
“ Relax “ I replied laughing.
Man, that look on Thomas’s face is really classic and he tried to focus and kept quiet since then.
As we walk out of the gates of the Mrt station, he nervously glanced around.
I spotted our mutual friend and drag him towards her.
“ She will be late “ Came her reply.
“ Late ? “
“ How late ? “
Thomas gave a sigh of relief as I ask those questions.
But his relief is short-lived as the gal whom we wanted to intro to him finally arrived.
As Thomas turned and look at the direction whom our mutual friend is pointing, I could see a hint of redness forming on his face and his jaws dropped. There stood a gal with long black resplendent hair and a cherubic face. With a 1000 watt smile, she walk over towards where we are standing.
After a brief introduction, they finally get to know each other. Vanessa and Thomas.
To be continued......
Chapter 3
The Beginning
Under the bright and sunny afternoon of an idly Sunday, Thomas embarked on a journey that will have a major impact for the next two weeks of his life.
Here's is his journey from his point of view....
I wasn’t sure what I thought of her that instant I met her. Sure we did meet before at her workplace once earlier in the week but all I caught was just a glimpse of her.
I have to admit that during the first meeting prior to us being formally introduced to each other, I didn’t have a positive impression of her and neither did she have of me.
We headed out of the congenial surroundings of the air-conditioned MRT station into the humid milieu of Orchard Road.
Where were we going? What were we going to do later? These thoughts lingered in my head as we waited at the traffic light waiting to cross over to centrepoint shopping center.
We walked down Orchard road against the backdrop of vehicles heading in the opposite direction towards Tangs where the 2 girls intended to go to purchase some sugar cane drinks.
The initial plan after that was to go up to the cinema at Shaw House to catch the movie Herbie but while going up the escalator she said that she had already watched it and that she could lend me DVD. Since we were already at the cinema we might as well watch another movie, we decided on The Cave and purchased the tickets for the 2.30pm show.
We had lunch at the 7-11 café nearby at Far East since we had some time to spare on our hands before the movie begin. I wasn’t hungry so I bought a glass of mocha while the 3 of them went to purchase their lunch.
I was sitting there alone while they were making payments at the counter when she came over to me and asked why I wasn’t eating.
“You like coffee?” she asked me, but due to my narcissist nature I nonchalantly replied with a one word answer “yea”
To be continued
Chapter 4
The Puerile Gal
As Thomas continues to drink his coffee, Vanessa is busy picking out all the onions in her chicken noodle pasta.
“ Thomas “ She suddenly shout.
“ Yes ? “ Came Thomas usual nonchalant reply.
“ Come come I feed you with this. “ Vanessa happily replied.
With her chopstick used in a wrong method, she somehow managed to pick a piece of chicken and stuff it into Thomas’s mouth.
Thomas comically tried to chew hard and fast as another piece is getting ready to be stuffed again. By this time Thomas face grew really red as our mutual friend and myself kept teasing both of them.
After they had their meals, Vanessa start to piled up all the rubbish and pour some of her drink down like a fountain.
“Look so nice isn’t it? “ Vanessa happily said to Thomas.
“Yah it really looks nice. “ Thomas replied hesitantly while trying to conceal his embarrassment.
As she continues playing, Thomas sat there and look at her with affection in his eyes. To Thomas, that exact moment, it’s like time have stopped and Vanessa is like an angel playing and laughing angelically.
Time passes so quickly that it was time to go home, as the sunset is approaching. Thomas watch in silent as Vanessa merrily walk toward the bus stop to catch the bus home.
Deep inside Thomas’s heart, he felt something stirring.
What is it you may wonder?
Thomas should know it better than we do.
To be continued.
Chapter 5
The message
Via our mutual friend, Vanessa informed Thomas that she’s going shopping the next day and she enquiry whether Thomas is free to come along?
Just so happened that Thomas finished his exams and he’s free for the next couple of weeks and since he have nothing to do, he replied to her,
“ Sure I will tag along with you. “
After they made arrangements, Vanessa hung up the phone as she had school the next morning.
The next day,
Thomas didn’t know what had gotten into him but he simply couldn’t wait to go out and meet Vanessa. Her image and voice kept swirling around his mind, rendering him helpless in doing other stuffs.
Despite thinking of her since morning, Thomas decide to leave his home earlier and check out some musical instruments at Peninsular plaza first to take his mind off thinking about Vanessa.
However in the shop he still can’t clear his mind off Vanessa, pick up a guitar, he began to strum a song which he had written previously for her.
Monday when we met for the first time.
Even till today, I still blushes overtime.
While you are walking over, I don’t dare to look into your eyes.
Sadly you walk away, leaving me with tears in my eyes.
How could I call you my lover?
Yes could you be my lover ?
Vague, the memories I have
Allured by the charm of your eyes
Near the light of my soul I have been
Enticed by your smile
Suffocate this dying soul
Suffice this fallen one
Allured I have been…
To be continued
Chapter 6
The reaction
Despite taking the slower route by walking Thomas still ended up being there early. Both the girls were late, and we had to wait nearly 30mins before everyone arrived.
So we went off to Bugis Village and after getting lost in there for an hour or so, Vanessa bought herself a bag and then we headed off to Orchard once again
We took a bus and Vanessa was sitting next to Thomas as the bus is quite crowded. Our mutual friend wanted them to sit closer together and Thomas got “pushed” to sit closer to Vanessa. She soon fell asleep along the journey and Thomas found himself looking and admiring her unparalleled beauty while she lay in tranquil slumber.
Upon arrival at Orchard she mentioned that she was hungry and we went to have our dinner at a small Japanese food outlet. Vanessa added too much teriyaki sauce on her bento and it was too salty for her to finish it. Thomas had the privilege to be fed by her again.
Spoonful by spoonful, Thomas forced himself to swallow the rice which have been made specially by Vanessa.
Seeing the distorted expression on his face, Vanessa ordered a cup of warm water and offer it to Thomas to wash down the salty rice.
After which, we moved seats and took some photos. Thomas is hesitant to sit closer to her as he’s really feeing shy. Vanessa held on to his arm as she sat nearer to him to take the pic.
To be continued
Chapter 7
The Walk Home ( Part 1 )
After leaving the outlet, as the time is still early, we decided to walk around Orchard awhile more. Thomas planned to find a cd by Eric Clapton and thus he suggested to us that we ought to head towards HMV.
Thomas made a beeline towards the cd section with Vanessa tagging along. She enquiry about the cd which Thomas is looking for and help to search for it earnestly.
After making a futile attempt to search for it, we gave up and walk aimlessly around Orchard again.
Vanessa made a suggestion to go window shopping at OG as it’s been quite awhile since she last shopped in OG. Needless to say we followed her in, turned out that she’s happily browse thru all the clothing and even tried some clothes which are too old for her age. Thomas jaws dropped when she turned and show him.
“ How do I look? “ Vanessa asked.
“ You looked very matured in it. “ Came Thomas reply.
Happily Vanessa proceed on to posed infront of the mirror and select different type of clothing and match them with suitable outfits.
After browsing thru the clothes, we proceed outside and rest for awhile by the café.
Feeling hungry, Vanessa told Thomas to follow her to get something to eat.
Soon after they came back with a plate of cheesecake. And our mutual friend cajoled Vanessa to feed Thomas while we took pics.
To be continued
Chapter 7
The Walk Home ( Part 2 )
After having the cheesecake, we sat at the café for awhile more and slowly digest our dinner.
Soon it was time to go home and Vanessa got quite worried.
“ Who is going to accompany me home? “ She asked.
“ Thomas!” Me and our mutual friend replied in union.
As she turned and look at him, Thomas bashfully turned red and nod his head.
Nevertheless Vanessa seem pleased with the idea and we proceed to the Mrt station.
While walking behind them, our mutual friend had an idea of making them hold hands. And without saying anything, she grab their hands and make them hold each other.
I Want To Hold Your Hand
(John Lennon, Paul McCartney)
Lead Vocal: John Lennon
Oh yeh, I'll tell you something
I think you'll understand
When I'll say that something
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
Oh please, say to me
You'll let me be your man
And please, say to me
You'll let me hold your hand
You'll let me hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
And when I touch you I feel happy inside
It's such a feeling that my love
I can't hide, I can't hide, I can't hide
Yeh, you've got that something
I think you'll understand
When I'll say that something
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
And when I touch you I feel happy inside
It's such a feeling that my love
I can't hide, I can't hide, I can't hide
Yeh, you've got that something
I think you'll understand
When I'll feel that something
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
I wanna hold your hand
Quoted from: http://www.geocities.com/SunsetStri...ur_hand-ly.html
To be continue
Chapter 7
The Walk Home ( Part 3 )
After the song fade into the busy road of Orchard, our male and female lead made their way to the mrt station smiling and holding hands tightly.
As I watch the train door close, Thomas and Vanessa both gingerly gazed into each other’s eyes as the train move off from the platform.
Inside the train, Thomas suddenly felt very happy and nervous as Vanessa is simply gorgeous as he kept looking at her.
There’s something about Vanessa that made Thomas’s heart fluttered whenever he looked at her, the alacrity in which she does her shopping ,her vocalness in every conversation they had, her dainty little footstep as she walk, her sensibility in her actions , her down-to-earth nature at times and her easy-going attitude...
“ Thomas, are you all right? “ Vanessa asked worriedly.
“ Yes yes I’m fine, sorry. “ Thomas awoke from his dazed state of mind
Smiling, Vanessa hold Thomas’s hand and gave it a tight squeeze.
“ Next stop Toa Payoh “ The announcement announced.
“ Thomas, I’m going off at this station, how about you? “ Vanessa asked.
Thomas contemplated awhile and nod his head.
Soon, they left the train station and Thomas took the initiative to hold Vanessa hand as they walk along the pavement.
Love, Me by Collin Raye
(Skip Ewing/Max T. Barnes)
I read a note my grandma wrote back in nineteen twenty-three.
Grandpa kept it in his coat, and he showed it once to me. He said,
"Boy, you might not understand, but a long, long time ago,
Grandma's daddy didn't like me none, but I loved your Grandma so."
We had this crazy plan to meet and run away together.
Get married in the first town we came to, and live forever.
But nailed to the tree where we were supposed to meet, instead
Of her, I found this letter, and this is what it said:
If you get there before I do, don't give up on me.
I'll meet you when my chores are through;
I don't know how long I'll be.
But I'm not gonna let you down, darling wait and see.
And between now and then, till I see you again,
I'll be loving you. Love, me.
I read those words just hours before my Grandma passed away,
In the doorway of a church where me and Grandpa stopped to pray.
I know I'd never seen him cry in all my fifteen years;
But as he said these words to her, his eyes filled up with tears.
If you get there before I do, don't give up on me.
I'll meet you when my chores are through;
I don't know how long I'll be.
But I'm not gonna let you down, darling wait and see.
And between now and then, till I see you again,
I'll be loving you. Love, me.
Between now and then, till I see you again,
I'll be loving you. Love, me.
Quote from :
http://www.collinraye.com/music/lyr...ngs/love-me.htm
To be continue
Chapter 7
The Walk Home ( Part 4 )
“ Thank you for sending me home Thomas.” Vanessa softly whispered.
“ Huh? “ Thomas replied casually.
Vanessa reached forward and kiss Thomas on his cheek and whispered “ Thank You “.
Thomas felt time stopped at that instance as he stood still and bewildered by her sudden approach.
As the lift door closed and Vanessa disappear from his sight, Thomas touches his cheek in amazement. Still unbelieving what had happened 5 minutes ago, he walk along the pavement towards the mrt station.
I Knew I Loved You by Savage Garden
Maybe it's intuition
But some things you just don't question
Like in your eyes
I see my future in an instant
And there it goes
I think I've found my best friend
I know that it might sound more than a little crazy
But I believe
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
There's just no rhyme or reason
Only this sense of completion
And in your eyes
I see the missing pieces
I'm searching for
I think I've found my way home
I know that it might sound more than a little crazy
But I believe
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
A thousand angels dance around you
I am complete now that I've found you
I knew I loved you before I met you
I think I dreamed you into life
I knew I loved you before I met you
I have been waiting all my life
Quote from:
http://www.savage-garden.net/lyrics...i_loved_you.php
To be continue
Chapter 8
The Gift ( Thomas’s narration )
It was Friday and she had to go to work, so I offered to accompany her there from her house. It was a sunny afternoon, and I tried to remember the way to her place since the first and previous time I went there was in the night.
I was there early and was quietly waiting below her block. She soon arrived dressed in the black dress she bought the night before.
“Sorry did you wait for long? “ she asked.
”Err… Nope “ I replied.
I know that was a monotonous answer, I wish to tell her that
“No, I would wait an eternity just for you “
But I couldn’t say it out, my emotions have been blocked by a barricade I built around myself from unpleasant past experiences.
We boarded the bus that goes directly to her workplace; she was tired because of school earlier in the day and fell into peaceful slumber once again in the bus.
We arrived 15 minutes later and walked her in to her work place
“So…. I’m going in now…bye bye “ she said with a yearning look in her eyes.
“Bye” I replied and walk away.
Damn, why did I just do that? I asked myself as I walk off thinking what a jerk I was.
I went home thinking I know I’m not an expressive person, neither am I a vocal person. But she really means a lot to me, how am I suppose to show her that?
In the evening I made a decision and went off to get her a gift, walking around the shopping complex for about half an hour I finally found what I wanted to get for her, a double heart shaped necklace….
I bought it and took a train to her work place thinking that I could surprise her and sent her back from work. It was 9.40pm, and I was 20 minutes early. She spotted me and asked me “What are you doing here? “ in a surprised tone.
“To fetch you home … “ I replied with a little smile.
“Why don’t you go walk around first, ill call u when I end work” she said.
“Ok, see you later then” I said and faded into the crowd in Orchard.
It was 10pm and I happily walked towards her workplace eagerly waiting for her to sent her home, pass her the gift and to finally tell her what I really wanted to tell her for a long time. I spotted her walking towards me, and then she said something that changed that wonderful night forever.
“I’m sorry but I’m going out to have dinner with my colleagues, could you go home first? “ she said coldly.
“okay but before that, I have something to tell you… I really like you, would you be my girlfriend? And I would like you to have this.” I said, passing her the gift while trying to hide my disappointment.
“I’ll give you an answer tonight” she said, turned around and walked off.
To be continue.....
Chapter 9
The dilenma
After what Thomas told Vanessa, she’s been thinking hard and long. But have yet to come to a conclusion. Maybe it’s a mistake for being too close? Holding hands is also a wrong move?
Thomas’s poem to Vanessa
Longing to see u again,
Over the seas and moutains I would go,
Vanessa where art thou?
Eternity is what I want to spend with u >.<
Frankie J Lyrics
Obsession (No Es Amor) Lyrics
(Check check ...this happened for real ...baby bash..yo.. frankie j.... obession)
Its early in the morning
And my heart is really moaning
Just thinkin bout you baby
Gots me twisted into things
And i dont know how to take it
But its driving me so crazy
I dont know if its right
Im tossin turning in my bed
Its 5 oclock in the morning
And i still cant sleep
Thinkin bout your beauty it makes me
Breathe ....i dont care
So helpless in my heart
I dont know what to do but to think of mi love
Baby...........
[Chorus]
Amor , no es amor (if this aint love)
More than my feelings (what am i doing wrong)
Amor, no es amor (if this aint love)
Its just an illusion that i have in my heart
Now i know you know my lady im just tryin to make this right
I dont know what to do im going out of my mind
So baby if u let me could i getchu to say maybe we could ride together
We could do this all nite now i dont care if u got a man
Baby i wish ud understand
Cuz i kno he cant love u right, quite like i can
Its 5 oclock in the morning
And i still cant sleep
Thinkin bout your beauty it makes me
Breathe ....i dont care
So helpless in my heart
I dont kno what to do but to think of mi love
[Chorus]
Amor no es amor (if this aint love)
More than my feelings (what am i doing wrong)
Amor, no es amor (if this aint love)
Its just an illusion that i have in my heart
I like the way u freak it like that
I like the way u freak it like that
I like the way u freak it like that
Its an obsession
[Baby Bash]
Hold up let me drink
Shorty got me feelin less supreme
Where my candy, where my cream
Got your boy feel less supreme
Hold up wait a minute baby you so damn independent
Loving everything your representing
Got alot of money, i love this candy
And thats whats up and i dont care what people scream
No im blessin when im stressin
My superfly beauty queen
Im gonna keep it saucy
Cuz my money know how i do, we go rendez-vous, mi corazon belongs to you
[Chorus]
Amor ...no es amor (if this aint love)
More than my feelings (what am i doing wrong) what am i do wrong [echo]
Amor, no es amor (if this aint love)
Its just an illusion that i have in my heart
Amor... no es amor (if this aint love)
More than my feelings (what am i doing wrong) what am i do so wrong [echo]
Amor, no es amor (if this aint love)
Its just an illusion that i have in my heart
Amor
Quote from :
http://www.lyricsondemand.com/f/fra...amorlyrics.html
To be continue.......
Chapter 10
The Return
After considering for a long time, Vanessa felt that perhaps it's too fast and too early to be considering a long term relationship. Thomas also felt this way too.
Vanessa arranged to meet up with Thomas and she returned the gift to Thomas.
" Keep it well, give it to someone whom is really meant for you. " Vanessa said to Thomas.
" Ok Thanks. " Thomas replied nonchalently.
" Friends forever? " Vanessa asked.
" Sure. " Thomas answered.
And both of them turned and admired the sunset as it fades beyond the horizon.
Artist : Vitamin C
Title : Graduation
And so we talked all night about the rest of our lives
Where we're gonna be when we turn 25
I keep thinking times will never change
Keep on thinking things will always be the same
But when we leave this year we won't be coming back
No more hanging out cause we're on a different track
And if you got something that you need to say
You better say it right now cause you don't have another day
Cause we're moving on and we can't slow down
These memories are playing like a film without sound
And I keep thinking of that night in June
I didn't know much of love
But it came too soon
And there was me and you
And then we got real cool
Stay at home talking on the telephone with me
We'd get so excited, we'd get so scared
Laughing at our selves thinking life's not fair
And this is how it feels
1 - As we go on
We remember
All the times we
Had together
And as our lives change
Come whatever
We will still be
Friends Forever
So if we get the big jobs
And we make the big money
When we look back now
Will our jokes still be funny?
Will we still remember everything we learned in school?
Still be trying to break every single rule
Will little brainy Bobby be the stockbroker man?
Can we ever find a job that won't interfere with a tan?
I keep, I keep thinking that it's not goodbye
Keep on thinking it's a time to fly
And this is how it feels
Repeat 1
La, la, la, la…
Yeah, yeah, yeah
La, la, la, la…
We will still be friends forever
Will we think about tomorrow like we think about now?
Can we survive it out there?
Can we make it somehow?
I guess I thought that this would never end
And suddenly it's like we're women and men
Will the past be a shadow that will follow us 'round?
Will these memories fade when I leave this town
I keep, I keep thinking that it's not goodbye
Keep on thinking it's a time to fly
Repeat 1 (3x)
Quote from :
http://www.4lyric.com/show.php?lyric=202
******** The End ********
`iRained
@ 10:40 PM
| drop me a m@il here |
0 comments:
post a comment
