#265543 - I soon gave up eating, took my beer and stood over at the balcony railing to have a cigarette, idly watching the table, but sinking deeper into my thinking mood, a kaleidoscope of my life, my job, my marriages (plural), my lovers and loves, and the rejoicing people at the table, satisfied today at the Company’s – and their – success. As well, she had played a major role in the design concept for the redevelopment which today had seen us win this project. She was radiant - though a little damp - and so beautiful to look at she took my breath away; she almost kissed me, but I gave her a face which said ‘NO’, and she quieted to say “Oh, Chao Anh, how are you?” She took a step back and I regained my breath, studying her anew.