* The Wishful Thinking

'Be careful what you wish for' is a phrase that has been around for aeons, albeit often being an understatement. People usually utter "I wish" followed by an object or intention of desire, usually misjudging the seriousness of the ramifications that one statement could bring. And when that wish comes true, it materialises in a dark, twisted way that makes you regret even making it in the first place, seemingly a slap on the face. Yes, that wish came true. Just not in the way you expected it to. Beware the dark forces roaming this earth, for your eyes see what you don't wish to see, your mouth utters words that shouldn't be spoken, and your mind thinks of that which ought not be thought of.

In the space of a few short days, Sue Anne's life had roller-coastered uncontrollably. On the inside. Hooking up with Dan Wise, followed by the shocking truth about her step-brother Theo Oscar. While things with Theo were good, it caused an adverse effect on hers with her boyfriend. Odds were high that their week long relationship would crumble after nights of fights, but apparently, Dan managed to clean himself and lift the rocks that had emerged into their union. Playful teasing and online chats seem to have done the trick.
With her relationship issues looking brighter, Sue could focus on the more important-studies. After her undulating results last semester, she wished for better lecturers. And she got them. At least for Accounts. Yes, the lecturer may be more au-fait than Miss Susie, but apparently her teaching style and attitude got under Sue's skin, which has now become an irritant. Be careful what you wish for.

Despite his ability to make girls go weak in their knees and their hearts to skip beats, John Bow preferred to fly solo and chill with his friends, avoiding the possibility of entangling himself with messy issues pertinent to relationships. Perhaps fate had other ideas for him as random meetings with a certain lady brought them closer.

For once, John felt that there could be something, his 'resume' on relationships no longer a complete blank. He did not wish for anything, yet it was delivered on his doorstep. But John should hold his horse. Word has it Miss Mysterious is already attached. Surely there's no such thing as a free gift in this fiercely competitive world.

After the dark holidays that had Nick Ivans completely transformed due to a string of mishaps, he had gallantly vowed never to immerse himself romantically with the opposite sex, preferring to stand on his own two feet first and let life guide him through tribulations and tests. After being guided through several "tags", it seemed his wish came true with no black strings attached- focusing on friends and the good memories they brought him. It certainly lifted his spirits and morale, eradicating the darkness that had been enveloping him of late. For his sake, hopefully there aren't any twists.

Wishes do come true, often manipulated and contorted. Sometimes, they don't at all. And that was the case for Sanya Dival. Having wished to focus on her studies this semester and to be independent sans boys, she was adamant in making them work. Unfortunately for her, both failed miserably. Two weeks into the semester and her efforts to study are strongly being crushed by multiple distractions, one of which being Hans Basil, the cause of her other failed wish. If she had thoughts of remaining single, she could have fooled anyone. The heat that emanated from Sanya and Hans at a friend's barbequeue was more than enough to burn the food.

Hans Basil had made a bold decision in a bid to make a stand, and unknown to him, it backfired so spectacularly in a conglomeration of all past tragedies that he gained much more than he asked for and now cannot handle it. Boldly declaring to Nick one night of his intentions, due to the alien language, which he did stick to initially, it seems fate had played a very cruel trick on him which only made Hans look like the biggest fool with an equally big mouth. He made his own wish come true, but destiny added to it. And it seems his road to recovery has been temporary, with the latest setback now crushing his morale and plunging him back to the dark depths which he barely crawled out of just a few days ago.What happens to him next?

One ought to watch their tongue, for they never know when the words they speak can spring to life and haunt them in the most gruesome way they never thought possible.