A Series of Unexpected Events: Ch 5

You know, it's funny...I thought I had already posted this back in May I think...but then I realized last month when I was going through my files on my laptop that I didn't get the chance to post this. I know when I started this last year...my intention was to post this one frequently...but then again, when do I ever go according to plan...so...I apologize for that. Anyways...if you need to refresh yourself...just click on the label 'A Series of Unexpected Events' and you'll get yourself all the chapters I have posted.

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A Simple Mind

Character: Charmaine:

My name is Charmaine. I have a little big brother named Him, little because I think he’s younger than me and big because he’s taller than me. My little big brother takes care of me, and has to work many different jobs to take care of me. Sometimes, I feel so useless because I seem to cause him more trouble than he can handle...but I can’t help it. I’m still little...even though I’m supposed to be his big sister. This is getting confusing. I think I should talk about something else. Let’s see...oh...Dr. Lam. He’s amazing. He’s always smiling and happy but I don’t think he’s happy on the inside. He always seems to have a lot on his mind. But because I’m his patient he always makes time for me, and he always smiles for me.

Dr Lam tells me I’m special every time I go and see him...and he sometimes even takes me out on walks, or to the mall. One time, he even bought me a pretty dress. Dr. Lam is the best!

But my brother doesn’t seem to think that it’s right for me to spend too much time with Dr. Lam...he says that Dr. Lam has other patients that needs his attention just as much. But, I don’t think that to Dr. Lam I’m just his patient...I’m...well...I’m like his little friend. Ya...that’s right, I’m his little friend!

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Him: Hurry up sis, we’re going to be late if you don’t hurry

Charmaine: wait...I’m just putting on the bow that Dr. Lam bought me a few weeks ago

Him: What did I tell you about accepting gifts from him?

Charmaine: It’s just a clip...with a pretty bow on it...see?

Charmaine showed her brother the bow while having a great big smile plastered on her face

Him: Well...I wouldn’t wear it

Charmaine nudged her brother: Don’t be silly...you’re not a girl...even I know that

Him chuckled: Yes, yes, my sister is very smart

Charmaine: Of course...that’s why I have such a smart little big brother

Him laughed: Ok, come on now...let’s go...mom and dad are waiting for us

Charmaine: Oh, alright...I hope mommy likes my outfit and the pretty bow (she smiled)

Him: I think mom will love it

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Character: Him

Today, eleven years ago, our parents died leaving my sister and me behind. At that moment, I thought my world ended, I thought that there’s no point anymore...no point in doing anything. But my sister, she got me through it all. She held back the tears, held the funeral and took care of me. I was merely a teenager, and my sister, well...she wasn’t that much older than I was...actually, she was only 19, yet she had to take care of everything. Everything. Watching her bear it all, I told myself that I had to become stronger, and when I’m older I would take care of her. Little did I know that, that was exactly what had happened.

Now, I’m the one taking care of my sister. And now I understand what she had to go through to take care of me years ago. I know that it would take a miracle for her to be back to her old self...but I still secretly wish and pray for that every night.

Maybe, the spirits of our parents will help her...regain her ability, regain her memory, and be the strong, independent woman that she used to be...

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Charmaine: Him...

Him: What is it?

Charmaine heaved a sigh: Do you think...I’ll ever be normal again?

Him: Why are you asking that? You are normal

Charmaine: Don’t try to make me feel better...if I’m normal, I wouldn’t have to see the doctor all the time...and...

Him: Don’t be silly...so what if you have to see the doctor, everyone sees a doctor

Charmaine: But Him...people look at me funny...

Him: Who dares look at my big sister like that?

Charmaine: A lot of people...I was looking at my ID...and realized...I’m not seven...but I’m 35...that’s five times seven

Him: I thought we’ve already had this talk...you had an accident...so, you don’t remember things like you used to...and that’s why you go see Dr. Lam...hopefully he’ll help you get better

Charmaine: I know...but I just wish I could get better right now...so when we go see mom and dad...they’ll see the daughter that they saw before they went to heaven

Him hugged his sister: I think they’re already seeing her

Charmaine smiled: Really?

Him nodded: So can we go now?

Charmaine: Of course

~ Two days later~

 Him: I’ll be back in an hour to pick you up ok?

Charmaine: Ok...but where are you going?

Him: I need to pick up the dry cleaning for my boss...

Charmaine: Oh...ok

Him: Be good

Charmaine laughed: When am I not good?

Him smiled and left his sister sitting there in the waiting area. Moments later, Macy came by and guided Charmaine into Raymond’s office.

Raymond: So, anything interesting happened over the last few days?

Charmaine: A couple of days ago, Him took me to see our parents

Raymond: Is that so?

Charmaine nodded: Yup...and I even wore the clip you got me, the one with the bow

Raymond: Oh...that’s great

Charmaine: But...Dr. Lam...I think you should stop buying me things

Raymond: And why is that?

Charmaine: You don’t buy things for your other patients

Raymond: Can’t I treat you differently?

Charmaine shook her head: Then that’s not fair to everyone else...and besides, I think I’m too old for bows

Raymond: What do you mean?

Charmaine: I’m already 30...Dr. Lam...I really want to get better...I want to be like my brother...I don’t think that it’s fair for him to have to take care of me...

Raymond: I see...(he smiled) I think it’s time for us to look at other ways to help you get better then...but I would need to consult with your brother

Charmaine: So...you’re saying that...one day I could be working like my brother?

Raymond nodded: Maybe...if that’s what you want

Charmaine nodded excitedly: That would be great...then I can wear a beautiful dress...and maybe even get married

Raymond smiled: I think you’d look lovely in a wedding dress

Charmaine: A beautiful white wedding dress...with lace...

Raymond chuckled: Sure

Charmaine: Yay! And then...I’ll be married to prince charming...and we’ll live happily ever after

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A Series of Unexpected Events: Chapter 4

I did it!!! I updated like I said I would...this chapter is a pretty entertaining one for sure...and for everyone who misses reading about RL...well here you go.

It Starts Here

Character: Leila Tong

To the world I’m just a crazy money hungry manager who continuously pushes the only author under her contract to continuously produce wonderful best sellers. But, the world doesn’t see who the real Leila Tong is...the world just sees what the world wants to see. And to be very honest, the world only seems to want to see the worse in people.

I may not be as gentle and caring as any other woman my age, but there are certain things I do care about in life, and it’s not just money. I too want to start a family some day, a loving husband, kids maybe even a dog running around the house...but I’m not there yet, I’m not at that point in my life where I’m comfortable enough to settle down. I’m just not ready to commit...but in fact I am committing. I’m committing myself to a relationship that could end up nowhere...well...actually it’s more of a very close friendship.

Sometimes I see him sit in his office staring blankly at his laptop as though transfixed by the tiny pixels and then at times I see him walking back and forth aimlessly as though he’s trying to figure something out. Most of the time, I haven’t a clue what he’s up to...or what goes on in that creative brain of his...but whatever does go on in there is beautiful and sometimes I secretly wish that I could enter his world. A world filled with colour, filled with romance and delicate heart-felt words that a girl or a woman only wishes to hear from her beloved.

Sometimes I find myself infatuated by his charm; by the way he can use the pen or in this modern age his laptop to create such beauty. At times I think I’ve fallen in love with the man that I’ve known for almost a decade...but have I really fallen for him?

The world sees me as his crazy money hungry manager...those in the business sees me as his ‘second wife’ and he sees me as his junior from university. Our friendship sprung from nothingness and it has grown into something so full of life. I was there when he met his wife, I was there when they got married...and sadly I was also by his side when his wife had passed away. I don’t think I could ever replace her nor have I ever thought of doing such a silly thing...but...I’ve been there for him through the past years. I’ve helped him get back onto his feet and look at life the way he always did...the way he did before she left him.

Being a well-known author of romantic novels seems to give him the upper hand with the ladies...and being his manager includes getting him away from the majority of those women. Because I end up spending so much of my time with him I end up having my pursuers think that there’s something going on between the two of us...

But enough about him, I think that I’ll find my Mr. Right someday, maybe not now, maybe not even sometime in the near future...but I’ll find him, or he’ll find me. But, what if...he is my Mr. Right? Nah, that’s a silly thought...


Ron: What do you think of this opening for my main character?

Leila: Read it to me

Ron clears his throat: I’ve been in love and out of love...but the worst feeling of all is losing that bittersweet taste of love itself...so, what do you think?

Leila: Too typical, corny even...

Ron: Fine...I’ll delete it then...and I guess I’ll start all over again

Leila: You’re telling me you spent an hour coming up with that?

Ron: What? Are you saying that my writing sucks?

Leila: No...I’m just curious as to why it took you so long to write something that is so simple

Ron: Well now it’s gone...and I think I lost all of my inspiration to continue writing today

Leila: Fine, then just keep what you had and continue from there

Ron: No

Leila: No?

Ron: I already deleted it

Leila: Write it again

Ron: Don’t want to

Leila: You don’t want to? Why are you being so childish?

Ron: Why are you acting like my mother for?

Leila: Your mother? I haven’t seen aunty in a while now, how’s she doing?

Ron: Pretty well...last I checked she was on a cruise ship...

Leila: Is she with her new boyfriend, James or something?

Ron: Nope, I think it’s Henry now...or someone...

The two of them looked at each other and then laughter filled the room...everyone in the business knew that they were a very compatible pair, equally versed and random.  A match made in heaven even, and some wondered why they haven’t gotten together yet...but some could easily say they’re timing was way off...

Ron: Oh...how about I write a story about this young woman trying to become an actress and doing whatever she had to, to get certain roles...

Leila: Oh no you’re not...

Ron: Why not Leila? Does it sound too familiar to you?

Leila: Hey, I was an aspiring actress during my second year in university

~Flashback~

Ron passing by the cafeteria in morning to grab a coffee found Leila sitting there eating away

Ron: A parfait for breakfast? That’s a pretty healthy choice there

Leila eating: not...parfait

Ron: Not a parfait?
   
Leila speaking with a mouthful: An English Trifle

Ron: For breakfast?

Leila nodded

Ron: You’re crazy...wait...are you going through a horrible break-up right?

Leila shook her head

Ron: Your dog died?

Leila continued shaking her head

Ron: No...it can’t be...you’re pregnant?

Leila: Are you out of your mind (she yelled, and then in a whispering tone) I’m still a virgin

Ron: Then why are you doing this to yourself?

Leila: I’m auditioning for a role in this new production that’s going to start after the Christmas break...and the character description says that she’s sort of chubby...so I’m just adding on a few extra pounds to fulfill the role

Ron: Don’t people do that AFTER they get the role?

Leila: I know...but now they’ll know that I’m already perfect for the role

Ron: Uh, not to sound like a horrible pessimist or anything...but...all you’re going to get out of this is a few extra pounds and probably a bypass at the age of 40...if I were you, I’d stop eating trifles for breakfast and stick to parfaits. Movie roles come often...auditions are frequent...but eating like this and then getting sick...I personally think it’s not worth it

Leila: But I really want the role

Ron: Then nail the audition...without pretending to be a chubby little girl. I know you’ll do fine...so throw away those trifles and let’s head to the gym

Leila: But I just ate

Ron: Exactly

~ end of flashback~

Ron: Come on...it would be based on a true story and you know how books based on a true story usually become great hits

Leila: But not best sellers that lasts for decades

Ron: Seriously...I really don’t know what to write about anymore...

Leila: Maybe cause you haven’t been in love lately...

Ron: Maybe...

Leila: I remember you used to tell me that sometimes you need to feel it to write it...or you need to see it to understand it in order for you to write it

Ron: You’re probably right... it’s been a long time since I’ve given myself away to love...too long actually

Leila: Well...as your manager I hope that you’ll find some inspiration soon or else we’ll both be homeless when we get back

Ron chuckled: Oh please...I’ve made enough royalties on my previous books to last me at least another
year...and you...you should watch your spending habits

Leila: My spending habits? MY spending habits...look at all the random stuff you have in your flat...who needs a mechanical bull?

Ron: It’s a good work out

Leila: how about that tanning bed

Ron: It’s not like you haven’t come over to use it

Leila: The point is...you need to start writing because the publishers are on my tail

Ron: Then find me a date

Leila: What?

Ron: Find me a date. Find me inspiration

Leila: Alright. I’ll be your date...I’ll be all yours this week...

Ron looked at her: You?

Leila nodded: Just pretend this is your story...and we’ll start from the beginning

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A Series of Unexpected Events: Chapter 3

A Simple Woman

Character: Tavia Yeung

I’m a daughter, a sister and a wife...but I doubt I will ever have the chance to be a mother, a true woman. Even though years ago I carried the life of what could have been my daughter today, she was never born...instead, she died in my womb. The doctors all told me that her loss was not the only loss my husband and I had to endure...because that loss also meant that we could never have a child together in the future.

I was heartbroken, and I knew my husband felt the same way. After mourning the loss of our child and trying to pacify me he eventually drifted away. They say that a marriage sometimes becomes stronger with the birth of a child, however, the loss of a child to us made us drift apart from one another. We both knew it was an accident that we lost our child...but why, why did he have to drift away from me? Did he feel as though I was in too much pain and would constantly blame myself for her loss, which would remind him constantly that we had lost our child? Or was it the fact that he blamed himself for not looking after me and our child properly? Or could it be that he didn’t know what else to do?

I wanted to ask him all of those questions, but he would never give me the chance to ask him, to talk to him. It’s been seven years, seven years of silence and heart break...what is a woman to do but be vulnerable to almost everything and everyone else.

I’m just a simple woman, a daughter, a sister, a wife, who needs a shoulder to lean on, someone to talk to and listen to me pour my heart out. Before getting married I always hoped that that person would be my husband...but after being married, after losing the only child I could possibly ever have...I realized that that person is not my husband. Funny enough, my husband would rather listen to the stories of an infinite number of strangers before he would listen to me, his own wife.

But, for some reason this world is just too small...and I found someone I could pour my heart to...someone who would listen to me and lend me his shoulder when I need it. He would lend me a helping hand and would tell me stories, tell me things that could make me smile, that could make my tears stop falling. We seem to spend an endless amount of time with one another, and when I’m with him I feel a comfort that the four walls in my home could never offer me...a comfort that my distant husband doesn’t seem to offer. Ironically, he’s my husband’s good friend, Ron.

He seems to see the world with such an optimistic view...even on a rainy day he sees it as Mother Nature trying to cleanse this world and beautify it. Sometimes I would laugh at his extreme optimistic remarks and at other times he would laugh at his own optimistic naivety. But that’s what makes him such a wonderful person...he makes everything seem so right even when it’s not. Being with him feels just right... and I think I’m slowly falling for Ron...my husband’s good friend

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After minutes of sobbing onto Ron’s shoulder, Tavia finally had the strength to gradually stop herself and slowly moved away from Ron. The look in his eyes told her that he was very much befuddled but at the same time she saw a very empathetic look...like he understood.

Tavia: I’m so sorry for making your shoulder all soggy now

Ron smiled: You could always get my shirt dry-cleaned for me...or buy me a new one...whichever works better for you

Tavia: Oh

Ron: I’m just joking...I thought you’d laugh...I guess I’m not as good with reading people as I thought I was...

Tavia smiled: I’d still like to get you a new shirt though...

Ron: Then I thank you in advance...you know...I know that you’re going through a really hard time...because it’s almost that time of year and all...but I think you should move on...talk to Raymond...maybe the two of you can adopt...

Tavia: I...I don’t know about that...

Ron: Give it a try...

Tavia: I don’t usually see him around, and when I do...he looks too tired and I feel bad for not being able to help him out...

Ron: I could talk to him for you...but that’s a bit ‘iffy’ to me...

Tavia: He’d listen to you though...you two have known each other for a while

Ron: Maybe I’ll give it a try...we could always double date...like we did when...my wife was still alive

Tavia: Ron...

Ron: I really miss her...but...what can I do, but move on with my life...something you should do...

Tavia: Double date? But who...

Ron: Don’t worry about me, if I can’t find myself a real date...I could always ask Leila to come...

Tavia: Leila...your manager...

Ron: The one and only...

Tavia: Ok...

Ron: So...I’ll set it up then...

Tavia: Sure...but for now...how about we take BiBi and Chuck back to my house so that the maid can watch over them while we go for lunch...and I’ll buy you that shirt

Ron smiled: Sounds good

While waiting for Tavia outside her house Ron received a call from his ‘lovely’ manager

~Phone~

Ron: Hello?

Leila: Are you hiding from me?

Ron chuckled: No...why would I be...

Leila: Let’s see...your deadline is coming up and...I haven’t seen a single thing from you

Ron: That doesn’t mean I’d be hiding from you...

Leila: Then you’re with Tavia...you know, spending too much time with her might give her the wrong sign...

Ron: Oh please...

Leila: Whatever, I booked you a flight and made hotel reservations for us for next week...

Ron: What? Where are we going?

Leila: It’s a secret...I’ll tell you tomorrow...oh, remember to pack tonight

Ron: What?

Leila: We’re leaving tomorrow. Bye

She hung up on him before he could ask her any more questions and when he was about to call her Tavia had come out of her place and she looked a lot better than she was moments ago when her face was red and her eyes were teary.

Ron: So, where to?

Tavia: Up to you...

Ron: How about that little restaurant near the lake...so we could get some fresh air

Tavia: That sounds great...thanks...for everything

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A Series of Unexpected Events: Ch 2

The Little Complexities

Character: Ron Ng

In life, there are always ups and downs and of course those moments that are so bland and boring that you tend to forget after a while. I personally try to recall those bland and boring moments and try to find that hint of beauty from it...since I know that it was there...just hidden away. I like to believe that there is beauty in every aspect of life and looking at life through colourful glasses seems to enhance that hidden beauty. My words sometimes sound a bit too flowery, but I can’t help it. My flowery words are what help me put food on the table...as I am a writer after all.

You sometimes notice that writers who write romantic novels are females or sometimes the case may be that the author is a male who has taken the penname as a woman. However, I’m unlike those other writers for the fact that I pride myself in my ability to write novels that touches people’s hearts and I pride myself for being a romantic. If I wasn’t the romantic that I am, I would’ve never captured the heart of my wife in the first place.

My wife used to tell me that the only reason why she married me was not because I was a romantic but because I was an optimist. Though, I still think that the romantic in me captured her even more so than the optimist in me. I have to admit that I miss her and there’s a part of me that wants to turn back the hands of time so that I could still be with her...but what happened, happened...and the optimist in me that my wife so loved told me to move on.

After being married for just seven years she was taken away by a fatal illness and left me in this world alone searching for all its hidden beauties. Sometimes it’s hard to find beauty when all you feel is despair...but again, the optimist in me told me to move on...and of course there was my manager. I still recall after the death of my wife I was uninspired to write, all I wanted to do was let time pass and then stare out into the open sky and wonder why, why am I still here? Months later my manager insisted that I find myself a hobby and find myself some inspiration because my lack thereof was not only affecting me but her as well. And I had to admit she was just as good with words as I am...that Leila Tong...and to think that I was her senior back in our college days.

She’s been with me every step of the way...from my first book until now...sometimes people in the business refer to her as my second wife, but...I still think that’s a bit too farfetched. She’s more of an extremely demanding housekeeper or something along those lines...and to be honest, I’d probably be on the streets without her. According to her she knows what’s best for me...and apparently what’s best for me is what’s best for her. According to her...I should stop spending too much time with my friend’s wife, Tavia...even if there’s nothing between the two of us...

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Staring blankly into his laptop screen was the only thing he could do. The document was still blank as he had no spark of inspiration for his next book. He leaned back against his chair and stared aimlessly at his ceiling until he heard his dog barking followed by his ringtone. He got up from his chair and went to the living room where he had left his cell phone. Looking at the caller id he knew it was Tavia.

~ On the phone~

Ron: Hello?

Tavia: Ron, are you busy?

Ron: Nope, I’m experiencing a bit of writer’s block, why?

Tavia: I’m just stuck at home and a bit bored...I don’t want to bother Raymond at work either...so...

Ron chuckled: So you want to use me to kill time, is that right?

Tavia: I guess you can say that...but I’d rather say that I’d like to spend some time with a good friend of mine

Ron: All right, let’s meet at the park near your house...I’ll take my little Chuck along for a walk as well...

Tavia: Sure. I’ll take BiBi out for a walk too...

Ron: Ok, see you in twenty?

Tavia: sounds great

~ end~

This was something they had done on a regular basis. Tavia would be stuck at home with nothing to do, except stare at the four bare walls and take care of her little dog BiBi...and then she’d give him a call. Then the two of them would go and walk their dogs together...eventually the two of them decided to enrol their pups in some sort of obedience classes, making their rendezvous even more frequent.

Then the nagging started...from Leila of course. She always told him how eventually either Tavia or he would start developing feelings for each other...and that just won’t do. She’s married and he can’t be with a married woman...it just won’t do! But Ron would laugh at such a thought because he only regarded Tavia as a friend...well his friend’s wife...and he would never even have the thought of crossing such a boundary...

Twenty minutes later Ron was at the park with little Chuck who’s a Jack Russell Terrier and noticed Tavia already sitting at the bench with her little BiBi, a Bichon Frise.

Ron: You’re early

Tavia turned to look and a bright smile had appeared on her face. She walked her BiBi over to where Ron stood.

Tavia: I do live nearby, you know

Ron: Well, generally a man would be waiting for woman and not the other way around...

Tavia: I guess I’m not your typical woman then

Ron chuckled: Or maybe, you’re a man

Tavia lightly punched his arm

Ron laughed: so un-lady like today...hopefully Raymond doesn’t see this

Tavia’s bright smile seemed to have disappeared with the mention of her husband. Sometimes Ron would feel as though that passion that once lit up Raymond and Tavia’s marriage had slowly disappeared...especially after the loss of their child. But, he was always too afraid to ask...he was too afraid to know about what was going on with their relationship...because being a writer of romantic novels...he knew that if he asks, she would tell him...and then...she would rely on him...and like Leila says ‘that just won’t do!’

Tavia: Raymond’s too busy at work to be caught walking around in the park

Ron: I guess it makes sense considering there was a great economic depression and all...but he should take some time off to spend with you...when was the last time you two went somewhere together?

Tavia shrugged: I don’t remember...I guess it’s been far too long

Ron: birthdays? Anniversaries?

Tavia: He usually buys me a gift and leaves it on the table...with a note, sometimes a phone call...but never a romantic dinner or a nice getaway...

Ron: Oh...well...maybe we should double date

Tavia looked at him: Double date? You have...a girlfriend?

Ron: No...But I could always ask Leila to play the part...she’s good at that

Tavia: oh...maybe you should call Raymond and make plans with him directly...

Ron: Maybe I will...but I don’t think I can until I finish my next book or else Leila might kill me...

Tavia: You could always get a new manager since Leila seems a bit...

Ron: Overwhelming?

Tavia nodded

Ron: But she’s great..and besides if I switch managers for real she WOULD kill me...and you wouldn’t have a friend to walk your dog with...

Tavia smiled: Thanks

Ron: Huh? For what?

Tavia: For being someone I can walk my dog with...a friend

Ron: Hey, when Linda left...you and Raymond were both so supportive of me...and when you lost your child...I just wanted to be there for you guys...but it seems as though Raymond uses his work as a way to get through it...but for you...it’s different

When Ron turned to actually look at Tavia he realized that he had made her tear up a bit. He could see the tears welling up in her eyes, her face reddening and...he couldn’t stand to watch her cry.

He placed a hand on her shoulder and the two of them walked towards a park bench where they took a seat.

Ron: I didn’t mean to bring up...

Tavia: it’s ok...it’s just whenever I think about my baby...she would be eight years old now...I could be over there pushing her on the swings, or watching her go down the slide...but all of that...

Before she could finish her sentence tears had overwhelmed her as she broke down and cried upon Ron’s shoulder.

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A Series of Unexpected Events: Chapter 1

An Innocent Affair

Character: Raymond Lam

I’ve been doing this for years, and I’ve helped so many individuals feel better about themselves, being a psychiatrist isn’t that stressful of job. It feels great, but sometimes it keeps me away from what matters most in life, love...my family. I never thought things could become like this...I never thought I’d end up doing things that could potentially hurt my family, my wife...

My wife and I, we’ve been married for a little over eight years now...we could’ve had a child who would be turning seven this year...but...she died inside her mother’s womb...my wife’s womb. I don’t blame my wife for the loss of our child, in fact I know that she was in even greater pain than I was when it happened, but there was nothing neither of us could do. We lost our child before she could see the wonders of this world, yes, I could have had a daughter who would be turning seven.

They say having a child brings the two parents together, but facing the loss of a child doesn’t really help in that way. My wife started to drift apart from me, she felt guilty for having lost our child even though it was obviously not her fault. We had gone shopping for baby clothes and as we took the escalator down, there apparently was a robbery. The robber rushed down the escalator along with the security guards and ended up knocking over my beloved wife, thus, causing the loss of our child. The doctor told us that my wife couldn’t bear another child after that incident and well...now I’m just sitting in my office waiting patiently for my next patient to come in instead of calling home and asking when my wife will go and pick up our little sweetheart.

My next patient, she’s special to me not because she’s beautiful but because she’s so innocent. A tragedy had occurred in her life when she was in her twenties causing her now to have the mental capacity of an eight year old while being trapped in the body of a thirty year old woman. She takes life so light-heartedly and is amazed by absolutely everything. Sometimes it feels as though God has brought her to me to fill the void in my heart that was meant for my own daughter, but it’s not the same.

After the accident my patient lost her memory, lost her ability to function at the mental capacity that she should be functioning at and relied solely on her younger brother because a few years prior to her accident the two of them had already lost their parents. His entire world ended up revolving around her and her world was dependent upon him...until she met me. For some reason I offered all the help I could give her, and I ended up giving her all of my time and now...her world...is me.


Macy walked in holding the file of the following patient, a young woman by the name of Charmaine Sheh. Her case was brought to Dr Lam’s attention after the previous doctor who was working on that case until he immigrated to another country. Being the student of that previous doctor, Dr. Lam felt as though he should take the case and has been looking after this young lady for almost a year now.

Macy placed the file upon Dr. Lam’s desk...

Macy: Dr. Lam, should I call the last patient in, or do you want to go out there and call her in yourself?

Raymond: I’ll do it.

He followed his secretary out of his office and into the waiting area where his patient and her younger brother were sitting.

Charmaine had a huge smile on her innocent face as she saw Dr. Lam coming out of his office to greet her.

Charmaine: Dr. Lam!

Raymond walked over: How are you today? Everything’s going well?

Charmaine nodded in excitement: Are we playing games today?

Raymond shook his head: Not today...but we’ll do something even more fun

Charmaine: Yay! Him, did you hear that? Dr. Lam said that today I get to do something even more fun than playing games

Her younger brother nodded

Raymond: Why won’t you leave your sister here with me...and take Macy to dinner or something

Him’s face turned red

Raymond chuckled: I knew that there was something between the two of you a while ago, so you don’t have to be embarrassed. Have fun...and I’ll drive your sister back once we’re done with today’s session

Him: Are you sure? I could come pick her up...and

Raymond shook his head: It’s fine, don’t worry about it (He turned to look at Macy) Don’t stay out too late though, we have a 7:30 appointment tomorrow

Macy: Don’t worry Dr. Lam, I’ll be on time like usual...and I’ll be able to make you a nice cup of coffee before your first patient comes

Raymond smiled: It was definitely a good idea hiring you, well you two have fun.

Raymond walked Charmaine into his office and closed the doors behind him.

Charmaine: So, what games are we going to play today? Are you going to take me to the park and let me go on the swings... (she put a finger on her chin) maybe you’re going to take me to the amusement park because I’m such a good little girl...and then (she gasps in excitement) you’re going to let me eat cotton candy and buy me ice cream!

Raymond laughed at the overly excited Charmaine who was now literally jumping up and down in pure excitement from her vision of the session she was going to have with him.

Raymond: I’m sorry, but not today...I was actually planning on taking you shopping

Charmaine: Shopping? For toys?

Raymond shook his head: Not for toys...

Charmaine pouted and took a seat

Raymond: I was thinking of getting you a beautiful outfit, a nice new dress...maybe a purse...whatever you like

Charmaine thought for a moment: A new dress sounds good...but I still want a new toy...

Raymond: How about...a new dress...and a big teddy bear?

Unexpectedly Charmaine got up from her seat, ran over to Raymond and gave him a big hug. He wasn’t sure how to react to her spontaneous act...but decided to hug her back...and unexpectedly a smile crept upon his face

Finally Charmaine freed herself from the embrace with a slight blush on her face. Raymond assumed that Charmaine was embarrassed by her action, which was completely normal and didn’t depend upon what mental age group she belonged to. To him she was as true and as pure as any other child...with the only difference being the fact that she was radiant and he felt himself being drawn even closer to her as they spend more time together.

A little while after the two of them headed out the office, Raymond closing the doors behind him and locking the place up, while the energy filled Charmaine was already prancing ahead. Raymond caught up to her and led her to his car, and off they went on yet another interesting outing.

He parked his car along the side of the road and the two of them got out. Immediately Charmaine walked over and grabbed onto his hand, like she would do if she was out with her younger brother. She was told by her younger brother that she should hold someone’s hand when she’s out so that she wouldn’t get lost, and it became a habit.

Raymond looked down at his hands, which intertwined with hers...this wasn’t the first time she held his hand, but everytime she did...he felt a little something. Only seconds later did she let go of his hand and ran towards the glass window of a shop and stared intently at a beautiful night gown. Even though she was ‘young’ she still admired the beautiful dresses that women who were her age physically would wear.

Raymond: Do you want to take a look?

Charmaine: My brother says we can’t afford dresses like that...

Raymond: I can, and...I’ll be paying...so, let’s go in

It seemed as though her eyes sparkled as they filled with excitement when Raymond told her that they could go in and take a look...

Raymond walked over to one of the female staff and asked her if she could possibly get Charmaine the dress that was on display in the window. Moments later she came back with the dress in what she assumed to be Charmaine’s size and handed Raymond the dress.

Raymond: Try this on...

Charmaine: Are you sure? (she looked at the price tag) But this costs so much...and my brother says...

Raymond: It doesn’t cost to try something on now, does it?

Charmaine shook her head and followed Raymond’s order to try on the dress. He waited for her patiently while browsing through the other selection of dresses that the store had. When she stepped out of the change room, he couldn’t take his eyes off of her...she was, beautiful

Staff: Sir, your girlfriend looks amazing in the dress...

Raymond: She’s not my...she does look amazing...

Staff: You two look really good together

Raymond smiled and walked towards Charmaine

Charmaine: I look so silly in this dress, don’t I? I think it’s a bit too much for my age...I’m only eight...and you don’t see other eight year olds dress like this, do you?

Raymond: Well, other eight year olds aren’t as special as you, are they?

Charmaine looked in the mirror and saw her reflection standing next to Raymond’s...

Charmaine: You look like a prince today, wearing all white...

Raymond: And you look like a princess in that dress...

Charmaine smiled brightly: We should get married, when I’m older...then I can be your princess, and you can be my prince charming

She started giggling to herself and walked back into the change room to change into her normal outfit


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I hope you thoroughly enjoyed my first chapter...this was yet another scheduled update...remember to comment folks...I'll definitely try to find time to read all your comments and take in everything that you write. Well, comment and I'll be back in a week's time!!!

A Series of Unexpected Events: Foreword

Howdy,

This new fanfic will definitely not take more than a year to complete...that I can guarantee. A short fanfic that will indeed be something to think about is what I’m trying to aim for. Please don’t worry about me not being able to finish my other fanfics for they will also be nearing completion by the end of this summer.

They say in life, it’s always the little things that count. It’s not always about what you give but rather how you give it...and sometimes the way you do certain things convey a totally different meaning, different from the one you originally intended to give with. Yes, it’s the little things that count, and it’s the little things that lead to a world of unexpected consequences – good or bad.

Sometimes a good intention leads to something more than one would expect or rather something unexpected. Each word, each phrase used can be taken in and understood differently than what was said. In fact everything is open to interpretation...and we all know interpretation is a dangerous thing.

This fanfic will follow the lives of our many main characters, understanding them, people around them and how these characters view the world as well as themselves. If you’ve ever watched movies like Valentine’s Day or Crash...you would understand how this fanfic will work. My plan is to have every chapter narrated by a different character (or have a monologue) and in that way you will then be able to see things from their eyes and of course feel a deeper connection to the character.

I do hope that EVERYONE will enjoy this rather ‘interesting’ and ‘different’ fanfic. One important thing to note is that this fanfic will only be posted up on my blog and nowhere else. The video below consists of a series of pictures that will allow everyone to see the cast of this fanfic and the music in the background is written by me specifically for it.


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New Fanfic: A Series of Unexpected Events

WHAT??? That's what you're probably saying at the moment just by looking at the title of the post. And then you're probably thinking " You're kidding right? You still have THREE unfinished fanfics and you want to start another one? Don't you think you're in WAY OVER your HEAD?" And my reply to that is...maybe...but by the end of summer Take 2 and A Truthful Lie will both be over...so...I thought I'd start a new one...now?

So...I'm starting this new one because I'll be away from June 21st to July 23rd and I've decided that because during that time I won't be able to update my other fanfics, I'll post this new one as a replacement during those weeks that I'm gone.

As you can tell...this is the exact same thing (or similar thing) as my banner...surprised? Obviously not! I also made an trailer for this fanfic, so please check that out...I'm going to post the foreword of the fanfic up on July 1st...so keep an eye out and it will most definitely be on this blog...so do visit me here!

The following is the trailer...stay tuned for more updates on this very exciting fanfic...which will ONLY be posted here and NOWHERE else!!!!