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Mental Photograph ( Part Two )

So far, there's never been a puff, bang, boom for me. Nothing even close, for that matter. Sure. there was my ex. Some people at church seemed to think we were perfect for each other and every now and then I'd run into her at church. We chatted once at church bookshop for a minute or so about nothing important and then amicably go our separate ways. There's had been a few before my ex, of course. I wasn't entirely clueless when it came to women, after all. I found them attractive and interesting, but more than that, I was genuinely fond of them. I was proud of the fact that I'd never shed a tear from the recent break-up despite remotely be considered a painful one. Not all breakups are mutual. Thankfully most of it petering out like a soggy fuse on a fire cracker as opposed to the big kaboom of fireworks overhead. I considered myself still friends with all my exes - R* ( lives in Indonesia now ) included - and figured they'd say the same thing abo...

Mental Photograph ( Part One )

Sunday, September 27, 2009 - Old Town White Coffee, Jaya One After an adrenaline - heart pumping Go-Kart ride with my cell mates at Shah Alam, we adjourned back to PJ for a cup of tea. Upon leaving the cafe, I shuffled my feet, then looked up at Tania. "I heard that you would like to learn the guitar. If you don't mind, I can teach you." I said with a smile. "Sure," she said."  The rest is history.. I may be surprised by her answer, but I didn't show it. I thought if she did learn with me, it'll give me a chance to get to know her. I couldn't help it. I really like her and it seemed like the right to do. For an instant, I thought I'd simply turn and leave. But again I couldn't take my eyes off her and held for just a beat too long. I couldn't help it... I stood by the window, watching Tania walking back to her car. I was smiling to myself, amused by her expressions. Though I barely knew her, I've s...