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Ep 4

I knew that the D&D was a good chance for me to reset my acquaintance with Freya and I looked forward to it. The event was hosted at a hotel in Orchard and I arrived early to recce the place since I was not part of the organizing committee. However, I had already spoken to some of those organizers prior to the event and using those connections, I got them to allocate me to the same table as Freya's mum.

The setting was like a wedding banquet where there were almost 30 tables around. There was a stage where the senior management team would speak later. I had attended many of such events and knew that such things were about performance of the company, the company plans for the next year and how they appreciate the hardwork of the staff. At the end of the event, there would always be a lucky draw for the staff.



At 7pm, the staff started arriving and I made sure that I stayed out of sight from the entrance. I did not want Freya to see me and leave the place without entering the ballroom.


At 7.30pm I finally saw Freya entering the ballroom with her mum. She was wearing a midi evening dress with 3 inch heels. There was no plunging neckline nor was it very short. She was also not wearing any thick make up and was just the light touch that she always did. She had cut her hair shorter now and they sat just below her shoulder.

It had been more than a year since I last saw her and she looked more matured now but was still extremely stunning.

Her mum led Freya to her bosses and after they had made the introduction, I knew it was time for me to appear.


I went out of the ballroom and re-entered from the door closest to them.

Freya's mum was talking to a colleague and Freya was just standing around.

When she saw me, her eyes widen and she frowned. I pretended to look surprise as well. I looked around the ballroom and then turned back to her and frowned as well.

I walked up to her

Me: excuse me, you don't look like you are part of the service staff today.... why are you here?

She brush aside my question and instead presented me with her own question.

Freya: no! why are you here?!!

Me: well, I am part of the company staff here...

Freya: ha.... don't try to bull....

Just when I was about to speak, her mum, Linda, turned around and saw me.

Linda: hey, Frey.... this is Sam, the guy that I've been telling you about....

Freya: no fucking way.....

Linda: tsk... watch your language....

me: wait aunty Linda.... she's your daughter?

Linda: yes.... why?

I shook my head in disbelief but of course I was just acting for their benefit.



Freya was staring at me suspiciously.

Freya: mum..... it can't be.... this guy... he's very rich.... he can't be your colleague.....

Linda: yes he was... and his business failed.... if he is so rich, he won't be working here as a normal sale guy for almost a ear already....

Freya: business failed??

Linda: yes.....

I knew it was time for them to speak to each other alone. I spotted my boss standing at the other corner of the ballroom and he was looking around, probably trying to find his boss and suck up to him. I made eye contact with him and raised my hand to wave. He had no choice but to wave back.

me: sorry aunty Linda, my boss is looking for me.... excuse me....

I pointed to my boss and Linda turned her head.

Linda: go on.....

I left them alone and went over to my boss. I didn't have anything to speak to my boss. He was basically just a man manager who was sucking up to his bosses to keep his role. I didn't want to stand out in this company but neither did I want to invite any trouble. As such, I had to pretend to suck up to my boss as well so that we had a cordial working relationship.


Around 8pm, the MC announced that the dinner was going to be served and I went back to my table.

Linda sat next to me and her daughter thereafter. Freya did not even look at me once during dinner.

The event progressed and when they started giving awards to the outstanding performers, I left the table and went to the toilet outside the ballroom. I wasn't part of the outstanding performers and wasn't expecting to receive a prize.

When I exited the toilet, I saw the Freya standing somewhere nearby. I was pleasantly surprised when she started walking in my direction. I stood there and waited until she came over to where I was.

Freya: er... Sam... I'm sorry that I was rather rude earlier....

Me: it's ok... I mean, I'm not offended.... after all, you weren't very nice to me each time I met you..... haha....

Freya: that's because.... ahh... nevermind..... since you have accepted my apologies, then that's that.....

She turned to go and I didn't stop her. I knew that I would have more chances to speak to her again.



1.5 hours later, the lucky draw was done and the event had ended. I turned to Linda.

me: aunty Linda, shall I send you all home?....

I knew that they were staying in Pasir Ris and when my tenant moved out from my other condo near the old Bedok camp, I moved in and rented out my place at Keppel bay instead as I wanted to stay nearer to her.

Linda: aiyah... don't want lah... it's not convenient....

me: I'm also staying in the East.... so it's fine....

Freya: don't be ridiculous.... your car can't sit 3 people.....

Linda: tsk.... Frey... don't be rude....



I looked at Freya and smiled.

me: oh... that car.... I can't afford it any more and have sold it away.... don't worry, there's more than enough space.... let's go....


We went down to the carpark and when Freya saw my Honda, she looked surprised but she didn't say anything. Linda took the front passenger seat and we spoke casually along the way. From the rearview mirror, I noticed that Freya was not using her phone and I was pretty sure that she was listening in to our conversation.

Since this was the first time I was sending Linda back, I pretended that I didn't know where they were staying even though my previous PIs had given me the information. There were a lot of construction going on in her area and she guided me to her block.

I dropped them and went home smiling. I knew that the seed which I had planted for more than a year ago was now starting to sprout.