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Kuli Keng : Simple Beginnings

08:36, 2007-Oct-30 .. 4 comments .. Link

Note: Some of you may have read this one before. The sequel is brewing......

Glassy eyed harbour hands seemingly dulled by the prospect of a peasant bowl of rice, pickled radish and dried fish.

He arranged himself in a comfortable squatting position and mechanically scooped mouthfuls of rice, producing sharp clinking sounds of chopsticks against ceramic. He placed the bowl down, chewing carefully, staring blankly at nothing in particular. Enjoying his moment of quiet.

He looked up suddenly wondering where that fresh smell of patchouli and sandalwood was coming from. Definitely not from his sheer by age sheath of vintage quality Pagoda shirt, nor his war-trodden hand-me-down khaki shorts and rubber slippers. Comfortable like second skin, yet reeks of hard backbending work.

Disturbed by the intrusion, his nostrils flared in response to the permeating smell of tuans and maams, he could not be bothered enough to get up
to see who it was, to catch a glimpse of the other side.

He could feel the shadows. Small voices that scream a secret. Disruptive like the sound of mosquitoes in your ears when you are trying to sleep.

That luxuriant smell of money wasn't his world to explore. What was it doing here? What was he doing there.

The whoosh of silk and lace, practised staccato steps of wooden heels
solidly musical yet hurriedly nervous, moved away from him.

The sound went further into the darkness yet the smell lingered for a little while.And then it was gone.

A whiff of life that was never meant to be his. He looked down into his bowl and devoured the fermented feast with renewed energy.

Somehow he knows he is better off than some. Tonight, he will smile in his sleep because he is not running nor is he hiding.

He is rich because he can afford to rest.

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haven't read this

05:57, 2007-Oct-31 .. Posted by mosh
and eagerly waiting for the sequel

mosh- don't expect too much ahhh...

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07:09, 2007-Oct-31 .. Posted by elisataufik
weh simpan lah sikit for the efx2 books!
Your stories are too precious lah.

elisa- jangan risau...insyaAllah ada.

waaahhh....

01:58, 2007-Nov-1 .. Posted by oflionandbear
bestlah

olab: citer blom abis, mana tau best?

i wish...

04:13, 2007-Nov-1 .. Posted by famygirl
...saya ada bakat menulis macam awak :)

*taksub*

famy: awak pun boleh per....

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