Thursday, January 22, 2009

*The Divine Relation-slips

Hans Basil & Sanya Dival. Sue Anne & Dan Wise. Theo Oscar & Angie Flo? Nick Ivans & Sanya Dival. John Bow & Hans Basil? Diane Shine & Nick Ivans? John Bow & Diane Shine? Sue Anne & Hans Basil? Sanya Dival & Angie Flo?
Relationships are probably the best, and sometimes worst, things in life. It can lead to a lifetime of bliss and happiness, or miss and subsequent crappiness. It is common knowledge that love is blind, and that the heart does not work in tandem with the head. While this is true for relationships apropos of romance, other types of relationships may differ- family, friends and colleagues. Sometimes, one is forced to accept a relationship, but more often than not, the outcome is based on one's own choice. The decision made usually yields the intended results. But not always.

Angie Flo and Sanya Dival's friendship had blossomed so much last year until it attracted unwanted attention and tongues started wagging about their sexuality, especially Angie's. This year however, an invisible hand seemed to have gotten in-between them. This time, it wasn't caused by a change in behaviour in Sanya, but the 'arrival' of someone, who seemed to have caused ripples- Diane Shine.
Rumour has it few of Sunway's males had fallen head over heels for her, the fact that she had already been snagged not a barrier. Angie conformed to that category, albeit not in the same manner. It seems fate brought them together- as if having the same birthday was not evident enough, their parents had similar connections as well. Over the course of the week, Diane and Angie had grown closer, shopping trips and movie outings strengthening their friendship. Private informations and secrets had already been revealed between them. Will this put a strain on Sanya, who already has problems of her own to deal with? As if losing her boyfriend was not bad enough, she now faces the prospect of losing her best friend.

Another being facing the same prospect is Hans Basil, albeit in a different aspect. For the past few days, Hans and John Bow had been having personal conversations, which under normal circumstances would unify and strengthen any relationship. As D-day for Hans looms, he seems to have wrapped himself in a shroud, lying to himself that the future would not look dark. The change could not have come at a worse time for the pair. Surely Hans has enough experience and mental capacity to deal with it. Maybe not. So affected by the alien language was he that he abstained from the norm group outing-a first. Was this a sign of things to come for him?

While Hans battles his social status problems, Sue Anne seems to be riding the crest of the relationship wave, shifting some of the spotlight on herself. Usually seen as the outsider of the "Sunway C-Clique", she apparently managed to sneak herself in. Whether her entry caused Hans to be pushed out is anyone's guess.
Daily meals and conversations with Dan Wise and beloved step-brother Theo Oscar had added a certain glow to Sue's face. Together with the trio of Hans, Angie and Theo, Sue had escaped the bondage of college where they spent their money to fill their tummies. And their ears too. Angie filled Hans on some potentially explosive news, while the siblings engaged in disturbing dirty talk.

Diane Shine had the best interests of her four friends- Nick Ivans, Sue, John and Hans- when she invited them over for her church party. While she wanted them to have fun and enjoy themselves, Hans felt completely overwhelmed, his complicated past crashing into his mind. His faith and trust in the divine had faltered and deteriorated alarmingly of late. Could this innocuous invitation have been a sign from above? The answer he had always longed for but never recieved? By the end of the celebration, Hans felt more confused than joyous. But the others didn't suffer the same fate. Yet.
A massive 'after-party' ensued, where strangers became friends and pictures captured the moments. Not all moments were joyous though. While Hans felt puzzled at the end of the service, Nick let go a vicious cloud of anger towards a bewildered John and Hans on arrival back home. His shocking outburst was unexplained, and neither Hans nor John could interpret it.

As the holidays beckons, things definitely look bleak for most of Sunway's mixed. Sanya and Hans continue playing hide-and-seek, leaving issues unresolved. Nick's emotions continue to undulate with each passing day, as he and John prepare for their departure. It is unclear how Hans would deal with it, but whatever coping mechanism he applies look set to have no effect. Not after Angie stumbled upon his disturbing secret, by virtue of he himself slipping up. Yes, the immediate future looks very bleak indeed.

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