My neighbour

Right when the lift is about to close, the door opened again and I saw a really elderly lady who looked to be in her seventies.

Old auntie : April, you forgot your phone.

And finally i can put a name to this girl.

April.

I was expecting a thank you, or something coming from April.

Instead i saw her snapped at the old lady.

April : I told you not to move about ! What are you out here !.

And those were the first words that I heard her say other than “ Tsk “

I was a little taken aback when i saw her grab her phone from the old lady before jamming the close button on the lift panel.

My initial feelings of shocked turned to irritation.

April stormed out of the lift towards her car the moment the door opened.

As i settled into my seat on the bus, i forced my eyes to remain open. I told myself a dozen times before, a fresh start. No more nonsense.

But my eye lids felt heavy not because i was tired, because i was irritated at the way she snapped at the old lady who was nice enough to bring her her phone.

I knew it’s going to be a mistake if I go down this path but I just couldn’t help it.

Perhaps it’s because of her attitude, her stuck up behavior. Or maybe it’s her hot body, her long legs.

I couldn’t help it.

As the bus trodded along the long journey to my work place, My eyes closed and I began to think.

2nd November 2010

My alarm rang at 3am

………………………………

I did not bother washing up but instead changed into a casual tshirt and shorts. I tried to keep noise to a minimum as I exited my flat with a plastic stool and a kitchen towel.

I left the metal gate unlock and just closed the main door to minimize the sound of metal hitting against each other.

I called for the lift and when it arrived, I sent it up to the top floor.

I went barefoot, tiptoeing down the stairs to the 6th floor. I took a quick glance around and made sure I’m alone along that corridor. After making sure there’s no one looking, I positioned the stool beneath the light tube in front of the lift lobby. I quickly climbed on and sabotaged the light tube after wrapping my fingers with the towel, throwing the lobby into partial darkness.

I got off the stool quickly and listened for signs of anyone approaching.

I tip-toed down to the 5th and 4th and repeated the same thing. April might find it suspicious if it’s only her level that has a dark lobby.

I’m already perspiring by the time I’m done with the 4th floor. Taking the 2 steps at a time , I leap up to April’s unit and did a time check.

3.18am

Now the older hdbs did not offer as much privacy as I would like, there are no blind corners , parallel blocks of flats just stood back to back. There’s a possibility of someone catching me in the act. I considered pushing my luck but thought the better of it.

I went back up to my unit and put away the stool.

I went to my room and took out the stationaries that I prepared last night.

Taping a few rounds of double sided tape together , I created a small 1 inch square of sticky pad. Attaching this to the white flexible strip you get in a normal file , I tested the flexibility of this gadget.

I grabbed a wooden chopstick from the kitchen and placed them into my pockets.

I left my place again in a casual manner and took the lift to the ground floor.

3.35am.

I did a quick walk around the lobby area and made sure no one was near the letterbox. I checked the void decks in case some teenagers were loitering around late at night. I could feel my heart thumping as I fingered the stationaries in my pocket.

3.45am.

Other than the occasional taxi along the road, there was hardly a soul around , I suck in a deep breath of air and decided to go for it the fast and furious way.

Walking straight to April’s mailbox, I pushed back the flap to check the contents within. I could see several phamplets and letters.

I stucked the flexible white strip with the sticky pad into the letter box and zeroed in on a letter. There was enough light to tell me that was a telco bill. I stuck the chopstick in as well and used it to push the flexible pad onto the letter while I kept a steady hold on the other end.

It’s a hit.

I managed to lift the letter high enough to slip the chopstick underneath it. Using both the improvised instruments I made, I snucked out 5 envelopes.

2 telcos, a cable tv , an insurance company and one from American express.

I checked that no one caught on to what I did before heading back up to my unit.

4.00am.

I made myself a cup of coffee and I sat down at the living room with just a small table lamp.

All the envelopes were addressed to the same person.

April Liu Xue Ping.

As I sliced opened the letters, I shook my head and smiled to myself.

My god, different telcos for different lines, says a lot about brand loyalty.

I jotted down her home and mobile number into my notepad.

From the information in the insurance letter, I found out that April is 31 that year. She’s paying a decent premium, must have had pretty good earning power.

I could feel myself getting excited as the image of April bent over her car came into my mind again. Been a while since I had a nice matured OL.

Especially a stuck up one.

I studied the Amex bill in detail and noted a repeat visit to a couple of restaurants, some online purchases, her credit limit, and she shops pretty often at a particular cold storage.

Leaning back into the sofa, I tried to organize my thoughts in my mind.

5.00am

I decided that it cannot be a long drawn battle plan. It would have to be fast, executed swiftly and she had to be caught off guard.

It probably would be a one off but one that she can never forget.

I drained the last of my cold coffee and went to take a shower.

6.00am

I left my unit and called the lift

I did not enter but instead I kept my ears opened.

The lift came and left several times until I heard the unmistakable clang of the metal gate one floor below.

6.07am

I quickly called the lift again and entered

And it stopped at the 6th floor moments it started descending.

The lift doors opened to a darkened and dim lobby. It seemed a little eerie and I could not see anyone outside. I was a little disappointed and was about to hit the close button when April came out of nowhere.

Her entry was too sudden, add to the fact that I was pretty tensed up trying to pull the whole thing off. So when her figure appeared right when I was reaching for the close button, I literally jumped and got a shock.

It was an embarrassing moment but something amazing happened for that split moment.

I heard quick stifled snigger and I saw the dimples disappeared as fast as it appeared on April’s cheeks.

She turned away once more, and in a stuck up manner, showed me her back view as she meddled with her phone.

The flash of the dimples struck a chord in me. Her smile is so sweet, but what is the problem with her attitude. Her dimples were deep, a sweet smile that didn’t show any teeth.

Her eyes naturally became a little smaller as her facial muscles gave way to that smile.

Her shampoo smells refreshingly good in that lift and I could feel my gaze drifting uncontrollably to her tight skirt.

Are all her clothes that tight ?

We headed our separate ways when the lift door opened.

April went to her car and I took the usual path to the bus stop.

Moments later I heard the rev of the engine going pass me again.

I left work on time and took a bus to Siglap shopping centre. The cold storage where April frequent.

I studied the map on my phone and I couldn’t figure out why she chose to shop here. There is a short cut through the private estate to bedok though but there are supermarkets closer to her place.

I grabbed some dinner and groceries before leaving the small shopping centre.

I spent some time visiting the online shops that April shopped in and took some notes.

I went to bed early that night.

3rd November 2010

And my alarm rang again at 3am

It’s a little harder to crawl out of the bed this time round as I had to force myself up.

I had already checked the night before that the lights were still out, but it’s not going to remain that way for very long. The town council will probably fix it soon. I got dressed in a black tshirt and black shorts and opened the main door.

The cool morning breeze hit me squarely in the face as I listened for any signs of life along the corridor.

Satisfied that no one is awake in that unearthly hour, I unlocked the gate and I brought along the stool again. I stuffed the kitchen towel into my pocket and I brought along a mirror as well.

My heart started thumping again as I approached the 6th floor once again.

Although I’m not doing anything erotic, I could feel the blood rushing to my manhood as I tip toed bare foot towards April’s unit. My heart rate increased as well as I kept still in the dim lobby for a moment. Deciding that it’s clear to move, I crept quietly towards April’s unit. I did not remain standing but had instead squatted down, holding my stool parallel to the ground.

As I ducked walked towards the door, I felt like peeing , my ears picked up every little bits of sound as I swaggered awkwardly towards my destination.

I could smell the fragrance of the pandan leaves outside April’s unit, no doubt maintained by the old lady which I reckon is her grandma. I got to the 2 concrete steps that led up to the main door and I paused again, listening for any signs of life.

I could feel my heart slamming against my ribcage as I took a few quick breaths before setting the stool upright as quietly as I can. Before my mind can protest, my body quickly took over and I literally jumped onto the stool, my towel wrapped hand went for another light tube along the corridor, throwing the immediate area outside April’s flat into darkness.

I got off as quietly as I could and waited.

And I waited.

A quick time check told me it’s 3.20am

I did not know which room April sleeps in but it’s a 3 room flat. 2 bedrooms, there’s a 50% chance that she is taking the room along the corridor.

I like those odds.

The window along the corridor is old, the kind where the bottom part is aluminium panels and the top  is glass. I could hear the sound of a rotating fan inside the room, making an audible creak whenever it hits a problem spot.

I did not want to take any chance of popping my head up which explains the mirror.

The aluminium portion of the windows is closed but the glass part is wide open.

Setting the stool below the window, I climbed on top of the stool and slowly raised my body and my hand with the mirror at the same time. Positioning it in a way that would reflect the interior of that room to me.

As my hands got higher, I felt a tinge to shiver down my spine when the first image other than window panels came into view. I felt an uncontrollable exhale of my breath as I saw an image of a beautiful leg. It was only half exposed, most of it covered by the thin blanket.

I saw the back of April’s calves before the sight of her back came into view.

For some weird reason I can’t explain, this voyeuristic act gave me a raging hardon as I struggled to keep my balance while trying to get a better look.

I shifted the mirror and took a quick look at the interior of the room, noting the position of the bed and the furniture.

I decided to risk a quick peek with my head and I was well rewarded. The thin sliver of ambient light is enough to light up that tight body under the blanket. It’s as if gravity is working extra hard near April, the contours of her bum tightly embraced by the blanket.

I lowered myself onto the ground and checked out the corridor.

3.30am

The coast is still clear and I decided to check out the shoe rack outside her unit. There’s some slippers, pretty old looking ones and I saw the same pair of old sports shoe she wore for her jog.

No socks though.

No signs of her heels as well.

Would have loved get my hands on them .

There were no laundry along the corridor much to my disappointment.

Cautiously I headed back to my unit and did a quick layout of April’s room in my notebook before catching up a little on my sleep.

I did not wait for April before I entered the lift that morning, no point making it too obvious.

Besides gathering information about April, I tried to find out a little more about the old lady.

A casual chat with neighbours revealed that she is indeed April’s grandma. Used to volunteer frequently at a temple nearby but a bad fall couple years bad limited her mobility. She still can walk around but not for long and most of the time she stays at home.

The furthest she went would be the market across the road, walking with the aid of a cane and a shopping trolley.

I spent the next week gathering as much information as I could about April. The occasional question when I happen to be with a neighbor when she passes by and waved.

Not to me of course.

It appears that April’s parents passed away young and she was brought up by her grandmother singlehandedly. Money was tight all the time and neighbours remembered frequent loans from April’s grandmother.

The amount was not large. $20 this week, maybe another $15 a few days later, but the loans were always repaid in full.

Uncle Toh, is a treasure trove of information regarding April and her grandma. I casually mentioned about the auntie who takes a long time to cross the road and he immediately knew who I was talking about.

Uncle Toh : Oh, April and her grandma. She is a very smart girl, very independent. Worked her way through her studies since 14 or 15 I think. Got a scholarship too.

Uncle Toh : She dotes on her grandmother a lot too, always bring her out last time when she was more mobile before she slipped and fell.

I casually threw a couple of additional questions before I changed the topic. I did not want to be too obvious about my interest in April

Another neighbor mentioned that April gave her daughter free tuition back in her uni days as she couldn’t afford a full time tutor.

It seems all the neighbours thought April is a nice girl.

But then why am i so suay ?

Everything they’ve told me so far seemed to contradict what I encountered.

Is it my face ?

I don’t remember having a kiam par look.

I’m also on pretty good terms with the neighbours.

Then my chat with Auntie Ming finally shed the light.

April was considered the gem of the block but she had been single for the longest time.

Then some kay poh neighbor started saying a new guy moved in on the 7th.

On one hand I felt a jolt of excitement, you meant they want to kai xiao April to me formally ?

On the other hand I’m a little du lan. It’s really a case of what the hell … ?

I’m the innocent victim for once.

7th November 2010

Sunday.

I bumped into April at 3pm.

The lift door opened on the 6th.

I saw her in casual shorts and a tshirt, her grandma was holding on to her, or maybe it’s her holding her grandma.

I couldn’t really remember.

I only knew there was a second of hesitation before her grandma tried to take a small step forward.

Before she completed her small step, i heard April speak to me in proper language for the first time.

April : Hold the door please.

Although the tone is a little cold, and she didn;t really looked at me but it was enough to soften my heart.

I reached for the door open button and stood to the side to make way for the 2 ladies.

When they were safely inside the lift, i hit the close button and retreated to the corner.

And April’s grandma turned towards me and smile.

I returned the smile when suddenly April’s grandma said.

Grandma : Hi James.

My eyes widen and immediately i went a ‘SMLJ’ in my head.

Grandma : Auntie Ming says you are a designer ah ?

I was searching for a reply when April answered her grandmother.

April : MahMah, People not designer ok. Auntie Ming said he’s an Architect.

And i could feel the sourish tone of disdain in April’s voice as she refused to look at me.

At that very moment the lift chimed, indicating that we’re on the first floor, but to me it sounded more like the starting bell of a boxing match.

I felt a sudden hit du-lan-ness in me and i can’t help but replied, directing the answer to April’s grandma

James : Auntie you are right, i’m a designer. I haven got my practicing cert yet so technically you can’t call me an Architect.

Her grandma laughed.

And my eyes met April’s in that lift that suddenly felt a little cramp.

………..

We exchanged a couple of messages at night but nothing more, I had a good sleep knowing that I get to spend the next day with April.

When I got to her place at 10 in the morning, we started helping grandma to pack up some of the clutter in the living room, putting them into the boxes we bought. As we went through old albums, grandma pointed out that April did not have an easy childhood, there were not many pictures of her as they could hardly afford to develop the pictures back then.

The few they had were given by relatives.

April looked thin and scrawny when she was in her teens but I recognized that look of hardiness in her face. Her expression was hard, unsmiling and stern even at a young age. The few pictures with her smiling was taken with her grandma.

For a moment I felt really blessed to have the shelter of a complete family.

The pictures started to increase a little as April got older during her JC and university years.

As I flipped through the memories of this girl, I felt ashamed at what i did previously to spy on her. She did not start life easy, and I definitely cannot blame her for being a little cold towards others. Perhaps it’s a barrier she erected to protect herself and her grandma.

I dusted the albums and placed them into the boxes.

Grandma : April is a good girl, just that she is a little fierce sometimes.

James : Ehh. Orh.

I caught the subtle hint easily but I didn’t want to read too much into it.

April is definitely someone who I can safely say men would love to have. She’s got a great body, nice features and an air of class surrounding her despite her difficult childhood.

Maybe a bit of Ice queen look.

I took a picture of April from one of the albums using my phone when no one was looking.

April bought lunch and by 4pm, we were all tired and decided to leave the packing for another time.

I’m supposed to have dinner with my parents and I excused myself at 4.30pm.

I got to the hawker centre to see my parents and sisters already waiting for me at 5.30pm.

Halfway through dinner around 6.15pm, I felt a tap on my shoulders and the few pair of eyes went from being focused on the food to me and finally to the person who tapped me.

I turned around to see April with some packet food in her hands.

My eyes widened and i said ‘hi’ after swallowing my noodles.

James : Hi.

April was polite, she say hi to my parents and sisters before turning her attention back to me.

Reaching into her back pocket, she brought out a blackberry that looked like mine.

April : Went to your place but you were not in, you left in it one of the boxes. Lucky it rang. Was thinking of passing you later but happen to see you here.

I did not realise that my phone was not with me, I must have forgotten to keep it when I sneak shot a picture of April.

James : Oh , thanks.

James : You dabao-ing dinner ?

She nodded her head before excusing herself and left.

And I felt 4 pairs of eyes on me the moment she left.

I knew it’s been almost a year since I brought a girl back and I could hear the charging handles being pulled back.

I took a deep breath as the firing squad took aim.

As the questions flew, my phone vibrated, it was an sms from April

April sms : Haha. Good luck.

I smiled to myself and fought to defend myself in front of the family jury.

It was a valiant battle, I showed no fear. I cut down my sister’s pestering with a mental axe. I blocked my mum’s questions with a shield.

Never would I expect my dad to back stabbed me when my back was turned.

Dad : Actually that day I saw you 2 jogging together, just that I didn’t want to ask.

My knees buckled and in my moment of weakness, my sisters drew blood.

It was an honorable day for me. I did not give up any information with exception that she was my neighbour.

I wanted revenge as I settled down onto my bed that evening. I went to bed smiling to myself.

The last sms from April that evening was ;

April sms : You could have just asked for my photo if you wanted it 

The following week came and went, the lift ritual repeated itself only twice as we did not really see each other.

Other than a couple of silly messages, we hardly spoke as we were both busy. I asked if they needed help that first December weekend and April said they were fine.

5th December 2010

5pm

I had just finished coffee with my kahkis at the starbucks at Siglap. Walking towards Siglap centre, I wanted to grab some groceries for my place.

Fate it seems had it’s way of playing with people and as i crossed the road, I saw April heading into macdonalds. I slowed my footsteps and changed direction, making sure I kept to her blind spot. I hung around the back and I saw her sit down with a group of 3 girls.

I laughed to myself as my mind plotted for revenge.

I scanned the directory of the mall and saw that there’s a florist around the corner. Taking a long way round, I got a bouquet of roses and pleaded with the staff if she could deliver it to macdonalds immediately. I gave her specific instructions on where April was sitting and what she was wearing.

I added a hand written note with just a smiley face before signing off .

The florist must have felt weird as to why I was laughing to myself as she got ready to leave the shop.

I hid a distance away and watch April’s reaction. Her head started darting around trying to look for me. I could see she was laughing as she reached for her phone.

Her friends were equally surprised and I could see that they fought for that hand written note.

30 seconds later my phone rang.

April : Hey… are you stalking me ? haha

James : haha. No, it’s revenge for what you did that day at the hawker.

April : haha, come over, they want to meet you.

James : No way man.

April : don’t be a chicken, as least pop by and say hi, I did show my face that day didn’t I ?

I figured it wouldn’t hurt to pop in but I was wrong.

The moment I walked in, I felt several pairs of eyes on me. April suddenly stood up and grabbed another seat. Before I could react, she led me to the chair she was sitting on before taking up the new seat she brought, trapping me within that table of girls.

April : Girls, meet James .

I said hi.

And I got that same fuzzy feeling again as I lifted up my shield and axe.

The questions started flying towards me and April laughed.

April : Can I get you a drink James ?

I nodded and resigned my fate as the questions started.

It was another bloody day as i tried my best to fight off their questions, but i did not know them well enough to brush questions off without appearing rude.

My futile attempt made worst when April returned to my side.

She sat my drink down, linked arms with me and said.

April : Good luck James.

It lasted whole of 15 mins and i could feel myself perspiring.

There were plently of laughs but not for me.

It’s like walking into an ambush.

I couldn’t excuse myself, the moment i tried to fob up some excuses, the girls caught right onto it and i was sucked right back into battle.

They were good.

When they were finally done at 6.30pm, i felt drained. Worst than marathon sex.

April passed me the car keys as we head towards the lift.

James : So… what did it meant when you linked arms with me ?

April : Nothing James, nothing. haha. Continue dreaming.

I droved us back and walked April to her place.

April : goodnight James.

James : Goodnight April.

I handed her car remote back to her and i was surprised she actually said;

April : Keep it. You’re going to need to quite often, i’ve got another one.

I smile and decided it was time for a corny remark.

James : Was expecting the key to your heart April, not to your car. haha.

April : haha.. that’s a good one.

We parted ways and i set my alarm for 3am.

………………..

She brought me to another shop where she picked out a polo T which she said will look good on me.

I just nodded my head as she picked out a matching one for ladies and she paid $48.90 for the 2 tops.

Then we retraced our steps which puzzled me more, ever since we started shopping, April insisted only on going in the clockwise direction and never back tracking. We returned to the shop where she saw the dress she like. She took the dress to the counter and she came back to face me.

Her hands reached into my back pocket and took out my wallet.

April : Thanks James. I love that dress.

I just smiled before breaking into a laugh.

As I added another bag to my hand, April said.

April : Let’s be clear ok…, you did not buy this for me. This is a gift exchange.

We both laughed a too little loudly along the corridor and I added.

James : A couple’s polo T for me and a dress for you. Seems like you are getting the better deal, you get to have both the dress and the Polo.

April’s eyes got smaller into a slit as she waved her finger at me.

April : I never said that ladies Polo was for me …

I laughed and admit defeat as we continued shopping before April decided to switch shopping mall.

We got to Marina Square at 12.30pm and had a quick bite at the food court. We had prawn noodles and April almost screamed when she saw me wanting to bite the prawn’s head off and devouring the rest of the body.

April : ehhh, cannot. So dirty.

Her chopstick repeatly tapped on mine as she insisted I peel off the shell and remove the thin black line of whatever it’s called on the prawn’s back. I told her I’m ok with it but in the end she peeled it for me.

Having grown so old, there were only 3 ladies in my life who peeled prawns for me so far. My mum and 2 sisters.

Although April did it with a little frown, I felt a strange sensation running through my mind as I watched her manicured fingers worked it’s way around the shell.

James : Ermm, thank you.

Lunch was concluded in a jiffy and shopping continued.

As we walked along the shops, my right hand kept bumping onto April as my mind fought and struggled whether is it too early to make my move. Would she get put off ?

Or perhaps it’s just wishful thinking on my part.

We walked past a karaoke joint and suddenly April just stopped and linked arms with me.

April : Oei , let’s go in.

James : What ? now ?

April : what’s wrong ?

She led me in and before I knew it , we were in this tiny room.

As I sat back, I was expecting a parade of girls entering any moment now asking if they could sit with me.

Instead only a server entered with fruits and tidbits.

As April scrolled through the songs, I mustered up enough courage in that dimly light room and asked.

James : Are we …… ermm…. Like in a relationship ?

I could see April smile but she refused to look at me

April : Is that status that important ?

I considered her reply for a moment before saying.

James : If we are… I’ll never lay my eyes on another woman..

April : My god James, you are very cheesy… Stop it. Haha

James : Hai… 没名没分。。

She just laughed and started singing, but not before shifting close to my side, letting our shoulders touched.

I was surprised when I heard the voice through the audio system. It sounded so different from the manner in which she spoke. There was a purity of innocence that made me want to protect her. She sounded so sweet that I would have thought she was a 18 yr old SYT.

I played along with a couple of songs, happy that she was having more fun than me.

45 minutes into the singing, I was taking a break, enjoying the fruits when I suddenly felt April’s left hand on my right thigh. It was nothing sleazy, just a simple touch.

Throughout the songs, she was always looking at the screen, but for this particular song, and that particular segment, she turned and looked at me.

I mouth a ‘what? ’

As I looked into her eyes, the significance of every lyric , every verse for the chorus of that song, sank deep into my heart and I felt that sourish sweet aching in my heart and smiled.

That 8 lines of chrous lyrics told me what I wanted to know.

As the chorus of the song repeated , April stood up and got onto the sofa and continued the song as she swayed and danced in a sweet innocent manner. I could definitely see her upskirt if I wanted but at that moment, I just felt like holding her.

I got up, and we hugged for the first time, with me pressing my face onto her tummy as she towered above me standing on the sofa.

April : Did I answer your question ?

I nodded my head a little too eagerly and she couldn’t help but laugh and shook her head. April excused herself to the washroom and I settled back into the seats.

Right then I decided that I cannot lose to her and decided to do something similar.

I scrolled through some songs which popped up into my mind and decided on a classic.

I popped my head out into the corridor, and waited for April to appear. Right when I saw her come into view, I hit the play button and got ready to do something stupid and silly.

The jingle of that familiar tune came up right when April walked into the door.

She was caught off guard for 2 seconds before my funny retro dance drew her into the madness.

We sang and jumped onto the sofa like a couple of kids before collapsing into a heap at the end of the song.

We breathed heavily onto each other’s face in the room and I felt the moment was right and my eyes closed.

Seconds later I felt the soft sweel lips of April came into contact with mine. We did not French but it was a peck on the lips. Just enough for us to taste each other.

As sudden as it started, the moment ended. We both exhaled and continued the songs, our hands clasped tightly together till we left the joint.

We did some more light shopping and left Marina Square at 5pm.

My hands were full with April’s shopping so she had to press the lift button for once.

I saw her hit only the 7th floor

My eyes did not leave that lighted button until the door opened.

……………….

I took a while to get all of April’s stuff out of the car when we got back to our flat.

My hands were full with April’s shopping so she had to press the lift button for once and I got to have more space than usual

I saw her hit only the 7th floor

My eyes did not leave that lighted button until the door opened.

April stepped out ahead of me to hold the door open, reminding me for the hundredth time that I better not drop her shopping. She liked her paperbags in mint condition. I saw her took a cautious step, trying not to look suspicious onto the corridor before helping me with a couple of bags.

I was so glad no neighbours were out and about on the corridor.

Using the only free hand, I fumbled for the keys and held my breath until we were both safely inside my place.

I dropped all the bags onto the sofa and immediately reached for April. Her hands rested upon my shoulders as our lips met again. I felt the tip of her tongue cautiously touched mine before retreating back into her mouth. That quick tongue flirt left me wanting more as my hands went around her waist, holding her tightly against me.

Our lips parted and I got a good taste of April, her tongue is soft, tender and sweet. It’s not too wet and slimy yet just moist enough to make you crave for more. I felt like a man dying of thirst in a desert, and April’s tongue was like a spoonful of morning dew.

My hands slid down her waist, resting at the top of her hips and as suddenly as it started, we stopped kissing, just breathing heavily on each others face in the living room.

We did not speak, instead I led her into my room. She still had her flats on, I assumed she did not want to leave it outside on the shoe rack. April took a cautious look around my room before turning to face me, as if waiting for me to make the move.

I shut the door and power up the aircon.

April sat down on the edge of my bed, crossing her legs. I saw the twinkle of mischief in her eyes and I knew it’s going to be an uphill task .

April : Get me a glass of water James. .. haha

I knew I had that ‘lan lan’ look on my face when April’s smile gave way to a wide grin.

Rushing to the kitchen, I poured her a glass of water and immediately rushed back into my room. I offered April the water and she took a small sip.

I removed my top, letting it drop to the floor and I could feel April’s eyes on me. I got closer to April and I could almost see her mind whirling , thinking of ways to tease and torture me. I knew that if I had waited longer, I might risk losing the moment again.

I knelt down in front of April and saw the look of surprise on her face. Lifting her crossed right leg up, I kissed her on the shin , slowly letting my kiss explore upwards towards her kneecaps. As I made my way towards her thigh, I slowly placed her right leg down, removing her flats for her.

I removed her left one as well before kissing her on her left kneecap. I did not know if she was enjoying it or maybe she thinks she’s induldging me in my foot fetish but I felt her legs part further, making space for me to enter.

Her hands reached for my hair and I felt the soft carass of her hands on my face before I bent lower to kiss her inner thighs. Her thighs were smooth, hairless, I reckon she spent a couple of minutes everynight plucking the stray strands that always seemed to sprout out.

I felt a tug of my hair and looked up to April.

April : It’s quite cold James.

I turned down the aircon immediately as I saw April slide into the middle of the queen size bed. She lifted the quilt and her body disappeared underneath, leaving only her beautiful face staring back at me. I crept under the sheets as well and I unbuttoned the top of her dress before helping her remove it in one go. I was thankful I was already in bed, or my legs would have given way as I stared at her body.

She smiled and her right arm hooked me close and our lips met again under the sheets. I was torn between more tongue action and more exploration of her body. I felt a little cold too but April’s body seemed to behave like a radiator, giving me all the heat I needed and it was impossible for me to pull myself away.

When I finally broke free of her mouth, I pressed my nose onto her left breast cup, taking in deep erotic whiffs of her bra. With each whiff, I felt like my body was pumping more blood into my manhood. My tongue hid itself within my kisses on her cleavage and slid out suddenly, flipping a little of her bra cup and I tasted her breast for the first time.

Finding it hard to resist any longer, I peeled back one cup and I groaned like a little boy when I saw the erector nipple. It almost felt like I was dreaming, the stucked up ‘dao’ Raffles place OL now on my bed, in my arms, with only her bra and underwear.

I clamped down gently on April’s nipple, giving it a gently suck as I pretended to be a suckling baby. I could feel the uneven rise and fall of her chest as my left hand slowly traced her stomach down to her pelvic region.

The soft Lycra panty felt good and tight as I tried to wriggle my fingers underneath. As if my fingers had a mind of their own, the decided to approach from the sides instead. Then I touched something that snapped my mind out of the erotic fantasy I was indulging in.

I did a double take and saw that amidst the black, there was white. It was not a thick pad, but more of a liner for the light days

I froze and a commercial came into my mind.

你怕黑吗 ？ 。。。

I could hear it go 你怕白吗 ？ 。。。。

April laughed and said.

April : I never said I was having sex with you right…

She stretched herself out on my bed and added

April : Still a little more, probably a couple of days.

She turned away from me but pushes her body against my rapidly deflating cock.

April : I could use some cuddling though.

I smiled and gave up fighting this unpredictable girl. I would have been mad, driven insane by my crazy hormones, but someone it felt a little different with April. I actually didn’t mind not having sex with her, in fact I felt comfortable just holding her in my arms.

I still kept up with my kisses on her back and shoulders as we cuddled and chat in the room.

8pm .

We decided to get dress and grab some dinner.

April left most of the shopping at my place and only chose to take a couple of the bags with her, giving me hope that she should be a regular visitor . I dug out the couple Tee and passed the female one over which she took the additional trouble of adding.

April : Ohh, is it for me ?

James : No one else can have it but you.

April came across the bag of medicine I left on the coffee table and checked out the address of the clinic I visited. She held up my MC and asked.

April : This doctor any good ?

James : No. Don’t ever go there. She asked a lot of questions, and charged me a bomb for my MC.

She laughed and replaced my MC into the bag.

April : I haven got mine yet. Haha. What time does this clinic close ? Go with me ?

I checked the time and I knew my sis is probably already home as she does the morning shift, I could probably dropped by my place or give her a call.

James : I could give her a call, but she’s usually on in the morning. Do you need to submit the MC to HR tomorrow ?

She shook her head and says she can do it by the end of the week, just need to date the MC properly. She usually goes to the company’s doctor when she’s sick, but for this case, she would prefer to take it elsewhere.

James : You meant you’ve never chao geng before meh ? I don’t believe you..

She ignored me and made her way to the door.

I reached for a kiss and was rewarded with another one.

We hugged at my door and April patted my erected dickhead before we headed out.

April : Down boy… down… Not today..

We had a quick dinner at the hawker centre before I walked April back to her unit. I said hi to grandma and I told them I’ll meet them that coming weekend to firm up the renovation.

I returned to my place and gave my sis a call.

James : I need another MC for today. Different name

She did not reply immediately and instead took a few seconds to consider my request. My elder sis did not even bother to put me on hold as she shouted for my mum. I could only hear bits of their conversations before my sister finally asked for her full name.

James : April Lee Xue ping. I’ll text you.

She asked me to wait again before adding.

DaJie : Mummy says invite April over for dinner this weekend.

James : She’s just my neighbour lah..

Dajie : So do you want the MC or not ?

I considered the pros and cons before agreeing.

James : But I want it now, I’ll come over and get it.

Dajie : Yes Milord…

I got the MC from my sis and left before more questions can be peppered at me.

I was feeling pretty happy about surprising April with that slip of paper and was looking forward to an unexpected reward of sorts but when I passed it to April , she asked with a frown on her face.

April : how much did you pay for this ?

James : It’s free, don’t worry.

She did a double take on the doctor’s name and said.

April : So, you’re telling me at 10.30pm, a doctor named Belinda, gave you an MC for free just because you asked for it ?

My face changed and I immediately added.

James : It’s not what you think.

April smiled and waved that slip in front of me.

April : How much did you pay for this ?

James : A dear price my dear, I paid a dear price…

We cuddled for a while longer, exploring each other’s body, kissing whenever we felt like it. April’s room was a little humid and I was perspiring like nobody’s business but I didn’t mind. What could feel better than 2 wet bodies against each other ?

I saw April reached for her phone after what seemed like 20 minutes and saw her bit her lips before giving me an embarrassed look. I knew what was coming out of her even before she said it.

James : Yes Yes… I know… Not today right ..

April : Haha, clever boy… mahmah is going to wake up soon.

I help April put on her clothes, bending down low with her undies as her legs went through the openings. The mere act of sliding her underwear up her legs is enough to send multiple throbs to my manhood. The moment the dry underwear touched her privates, I saw a small area darken a little before the moisture spreads further.

I couldn’t help it but pressed my nose towards her again as I took in a deep breath of April’s privates.

She must have seen the look of disappointment in my face and she stroked my hair, mouthing ‘ Not today’ once more.

I motioned for April to turn around and I helped her clasped up her bra and watched as she adjusted her breast properly. I had to take a tissue to wipe away some precum from the tip of my dickhead. I saw her pull on her top before reaching for the shorts that was flung unceremoniously on the floor.

She threw my shorts and boxers at me, motioning me to get dressed. I put on my clothes and I couldn’t help it but reach for her breast from behind, trying to cup them in my hands for some ‘playdoh style’ massaging but April was fast. She reached deftly for a wooden ruler from her stationary holder and gave me a smack on my hand

James : Oww…

April : Behave yourself James… I’m opening the door.

We checked ourselves in the mirror before leaving April’s room.

I went back to my place for a quick wash up before meeting my friends for coffee, got a few hours to kill before meeting April for a run late in the evening.

9.45pm

I saw the lift door open on the 1st floor and there she was, clad in running shorts and a stand chart running singlet. The singlet look loose, perhaps a size bigger than what April needed, I could catch a glimpse of her sports bra from the loose openings at the side and it send more electrical signals to my brain and more blood to my manhood.

We stretched in the quiet lobby and kissed when we were sure no one was looking before srating off on our run. There was the occasional chat but there was an unspoken competition going on.

Both of us did not want to lose.

30 minutes into the run right when we were circling back, I raised the white flag and we slowed our pace to a jog, another 10 minutes, we were holding hands, strolling our way back under the cool evening sky.

I was a little worried about bringing April to meet my family, and it brought back memories of the previous girls I brought them.

Lisa was hot, tight bod, nice ass and she gave a darn good blowjob, and she’s a nurse, what more could a man ask for. Somehow my parents couldn’t get over the fact that she had a tongue stud on when she met them.

I didn’t find it necessary to tell them I love that stud whenever it came into contact with me and my extended organ.

Then there was Cheryl, which I quite like the dragon she had on her back, and then there was Yulia who had an endless supply of fine vodka from the great motherland, and of course Shu ping who’s uncle’s brother’s whoever is one of the elite ruling party in China.

They all did not make it through the gatekeepers and I gave up bringing anyone back for dinner.

And for my sisters, those 2 are like a gate keeper. What’s with women and their instincts, their sixth sense. If the girl I brought back made it through my parents, they still had to content with my 2 sisters.

My sisters claimed more casualties than my parents had.

My mind was spinning as I tried to talk to April about the casual dinner the next evening.

I told her not to read too much into it, I’ll make sure they won’t make things difficult for her.

April : Hahah, why are you so nervous ?

James : You have no idea, they’re like a pack of wolves, they’ll eat you alive, and leave the bones for supper.

April : You’re exaggerating , they seemed quite nice when I saw them the other day.

James : Just follow my que tomorrow, we’ll make it back in one piece.

She laughed and brushed the conversation aside.

When we got back to our place at 11.30pm, I hit only the 7th floor and April gave me a look from the corner of her eye.

April : eh… late already.

James : Exactly…

I half dragged her towards my place and she was trying hard not to giggle when she saw the erection building up in my shorts.

Shutting the door behind us, we kissed again and our hands started exploring each other’s body again.

I could smell the stale perspiration from our bodies being mixed together as I grind myself like a horny school boy against April.

Flipping her around I positioned her hands, palms flat against the wall above her head.

James : Spread your legs..

April : Yes officer…

I laughed and played along.

My hand caressed her bums and I started with the questions.

James : Tell me your name.

April : April..

I paced a few steps and removed my shirt, asking another question as I cupped both hands around her breast from behind.

James : Tell me April, what are you doing here so late at night…

April : I ermm… just finished my run…

The manner in which she was answering my question was driving me mad, mad with hormones I meant. I strip myself completely before going close to her ears.

James : Would you like to guess what I’m going to do ?

I parted her running shorts and her undies at her privates and my fingers felt the slippery warmth that my manhood so desperately craved. I explored a little with my finger, finding her clit in no time as I gave it a few good teases.

April : Urgh… harhh… Stop please…

I could not take that any longer and positioned myself behind April as she thrust her hips upwards to accommodate a better entry.

I painted her vagina lips with my manhood as I slid up and down the entry, watching April’s body shiver and her legs shifting her weight around anticipating the entrance.

Right when I was about to enter, pushing in about a centimeter into her tight love hole, she spoke, albeit in a different tone. She no longer had that helpless submissive voice which I loved , instead it was the same kind of dao tone I heard in the lift when I first met her.

April : James…. Would you like to guess what I’m going to do to you if you enter me without a condom ?

My expression changed immediately and I gave a sheepish smile before dashing back to my room for the French cap.

Capping myself, I striped April’s shorts and underwear and I took a while easing myself into her. I’m aware that it could not have been her first but the tightness and the strength at which her vagina walls is exerting against my dick is overwhelming.

As I pull myself out, the drag of the interior against my condom clad dick sent thousands of indescribable signals to my brain. Thrusting it back in, I felt my legs almost buckling as more blood rushed to my manhood, every molecule eager for a taste and feel of April’s most private region.

Working out a tempo, I saw the spill of corridor light through the living room window hitting our sweaty bodies as the sound of flesh smacking together filled the entire house.

I finished in less than 10 mins and we both collapsed spent and exhausted onto the floor.

April seemed determined to test my skills again as she clamored onto me , shifting her privates close to my face as I laid on the hard floor.

I could smell the sweat, the plastic smell of the condom and the sweet smelling nectar of April all jumbled into one as I did my best to satisfy her.

I only remembered a shriek in the dark living room as she gave a hard jerk, causing my head to hit the cold hard tiles.

And we both laid there motionless for what seemed like 30 minutes.

We got dressed and I walked April back to her unit.

After a quick shower, I was knocked out till 10 the next morning.

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