That night Lissy's hand was trembling staring at the Instagram post from Tim. This is the first time that Tim posted faces in his Instagram account. His post are primarily sceneries, objects and random things. She scrolled down to see if her hands were still there. He posted a snap of her hands.
With a sigh of relief she told herself, 'it's still there! I don't know what game are you playing Tim! Don't fool me.'
Before she leaves this week, she needs to see him. Whoever this bitch is...you are just a temporary fucking doll. Lissy dis not recognize Pam as she was plain on the pic. Lissy thought she is some random girl that Tim has picked up. Westerns are like that they treat Asian women as object. This is why she has always been guarded with Tim and tried to raise her value in his life.
Despite the mind conditioning, standing in front of Tim at Changi airport, Pam could not help but cry. The last 5 days spent with Tim was happiest time of her life. She can't wait to return to him after the Sydney assignment.
"Stop crying, otherwise I might have to go with you and lose my post at NextGen. You don't want a poor Western husband to come knocking at your door." He joked to make Pam feel lighter. Inside him, he truly started to miss her while they were seated together at the living room.
"Take care My Queen, I will see you soon." Before letting her go, Tim kissed her for a long time. Passerby were looking at then already. For the first time Pam did not mind at all. When he released her, she turned and never looked back. She is afraid that she may run back to him.
Tim looked at her disappearing back. He only left when he is sure that she is in. He will spend another day in Pam's apartment before heading back home.
Back in the small apartment, he scrutinized every corner of the unit. Pam is minimalist like him. Less furniture and simple ones. He dropped his body on the bed they shared for 2 days. The bed is filled with Pam's scent. He stared at the ceiling feeling empty. He stood and opened her cabinet she checked in the clothes that are neatly stacked. He realized she likes to wear really short shorts.
He saw a small vintage box. When he opened, he was surprised to see the key she gave Pam 7 years ago. She kept it. There was also a small ultrasound print that is almost fading to nothing. This must have been the ultrasound she had during her pregnancy. This got Tim teary eyed. Pam must have suffered alone thinking about his supposed 'betrayal' and lost child. He vowed to love and take care of her till the end.
Just as when he returned the box his phone vibrated. Messages came in.
Mark: Are you still in Singapore?
Assistant: the driver will pick you up later.
Lissy: Where are you? Why are you not in the office?
Tim gave instruction to his assistant to tell anyone looking for that he is on leave. He gave specific instruction that if Lissy came looking for him, do not say anything and tell her he is out.
It annoys him that Lissy still think she had him on her palm. He answered Mark and the assistant, he just read her message never responded.
'You love to play, let's see how much can you take.'
Tim took his early evening flight. When he landed he saw another message.
Lissy: I am entering the unit, I will wait for you inside.
Upon seeing this message, Tim immediately instructed to just drop him off The Gardens. Too bad that one of the key card is still with Lissy. He may need to get the locks replaced. Pam will be displeased to know that this lady still enter his apartment.
Tim got off The Gardens and checked in Pam's unit. He plans to return to the Peak once he confirms that Lissy is no longer there.
He called the building admin, "Unit 1818, i will be requesting for change of unit lock, my key card has been compromised. I will send out the signed request by tomorrow."
He then proceed to call the reception to ask about Lissy. According to receptionist, his ex girlfriend indeed entered the building. Tim requested you be informed when she leaves. He also said that moving forward this lady should not be allowed to enter his unit or look for him.
Tim fell asleep, it was already 5am when he woke up. He got a message that Lissy left his unit. There was also a message from Lissy asking hi again and where he is.
An incoming video call appeared on his phone. Pam is calling. He answered while still having droopy eyes.
"My Queen, how are you?"
"Tim sorry for calling just now, I was so tired that after reaching my apartment here I fell asleep and has not even changed clothes."
"I also forgot to change."
"Hold on are you at The Gardens?"
"Hmm"
"Why did you sleep there?"
He could not tell her the truth about Lissy waiting for him at The Peak. "I wanted to stay here so I won't miss you that much."
There was sourness at the tips of her nose. "I miss you too. It's too early there, did I wake you up?"
"No! I actually woke up before you called. It's just that I am not yet moving. I'd be going back to our home in a while to get changed for office."
'Our home' it was music to Pam's ear. "Alright, take your breakfast before going to the office okay?"
"Hmmm I think I should be saying that to you. Don't skip breakfast!"
Pam quickly showed her cereals and milk.
"Good girl! You go finish your breakfast and I'll be crossing over to get changed. I love you My Queen."
"I love you too. Take care catch up with you later." Pam waves back to Tim before closing the call.
Tim laid down for few more minutes, his day started out right with Pam initiating the video call to him. They survived day 1.