Love Thy Neighbour

"Hey D, do you know XXXX?"

"Yes, I interviewed him on a story?"

"Was he helpful?"

"Yes, he was helpful. Hey, love your Ministry of Sound story."

"I am going to ask him out for a drink. Do you want to come?"

"No!" (It was a flat No. I was so rude. Repent!) "Errr....I mean...errr....why do want to have a drink with him?"

"Oh. He is working on this XXXX and he seemed to be really experienced. That deal was really huge, largest in Singapore, izzn't it?

"Err.....yes.." (D, you are really unfriendly. where is your neighbourly love? c'mon. But I really don't want to go. What's the fun drinking with two guys?) "Would you want to go out with him one-on-one and build your relationship with you?"

"Errr....it would be cool if you come."

"You working on any story that he could help? "

"No...." My neighbour looked a little uncomfortable. (oh no, I am such a difficult person. why did I do that? What is wrong with one drink, D? You are hopeless.)

"Oh sure, I would love to come. Tell me when." I smiled as brightly as possible.

"Oh cool. I will let you know." He beamed.

My heart sank. Sian huh! Got to go out again. SIANNNNN......