I was awoken by a buzz from my handphone at 6ish this morning. My colleague, 'J' called to ask if we can have breakfast. That girl is an early-riser. I havent seen her for the past couple of weeks as she was away on leave and then I am on leave now.
We agreed to have, where else with the best 'Roti Kawin' in town but at Jing Chew in Gadong. The place was packed with people, mostly early-risers like 'J' I presumed, and mostly men. The first time I went to that place, I felt uncomfortable as there were so many men, out-numbering women. A couple of desks were filled by families with children. School-holidays this time of the year here in Brunei.
So over one Roti Kawin each, 'J' and I exchanged stories and what's happening at work and other stuff, mostly gossips. I found out that my boss would be stationed to a new branch with a promotion come new year and our Deputy will take her place. Well, its about time that boss of ours got the job she deserved. I admire her.
She's a single mom with three small children. I heard that her husband left her for a younger girl, not that she's old just that the girl's young, maybe 20 or in her early 20's. All the time I worked under her for these four years now, I have never seen or heard her with another man. Once another colleague said that her children are her priority and she really worked her to climb up to where she is now. I pray for her success.
It was a long chat with 'J' as the Roti Kawin was really big for my small tummy. We parted at around 8 where 'J' have to go to work, or else, she said, she would love to go for a second round of breakfast at Taurean with me. Ah, so sweet. Next time 'J'.
I didn't do much after that but drive around endlessly, window-shopping and at last settled for a small soft pillow for me to hug in bed. Tuesday went by so quickly. I pray there will be no more drama for me.
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