Primal Scream (Box Set #1, Taboo Sex + AFF)
incredulous, insane plan anyone could ever have conceived. We are completely indebted to Rafiz. He knows about us, and he is so cool and supportive. At present, he’s rising up the ranks in Starbucks. He started off as a barista and is now assistant store manager.
    I worked, Ed worked, we begged, borrowed, owed, paid up, opened PayPal accounts, transferred cash — and came up with the $1500 course fees. Ed found a teaching center in the city, where they were having a one month intensive course in Teaching English as a Foreign Language. Ed signed up for one of the courses they were having in August.
    When he had the cert, he first volunteered four times a week, as a Teaching Assistant for an EFL Class. Three months later, the professional instructor he was working with got him a referral for a teaching post in Bangkok, Thailand.
    I got a job as an admin assistant filing customers’ accounts. The pay was $7 an hour. I scrimped and saved as much as I could.
    I knew what I wanted...but spent the time thinking it through, until I was sure about my decision: I wanted to be with Ed.
    So I followed in my brother’s footsteps, and did the exact same thing. I signed up for a course that started smack on 3 rd April this year, on my birthday. After that, I sent a blizzard of twenty-seven resumes out, and went for interviews over the next three weeks.
    I was determined to ace each interview. I projected an outgoing personality, intelligence, confidence, professional competence, anything that would make a good impression. One call answered my prayers.
    After a further agonizing six weeks, in which the school that hired me paid for and handled the paperwork required for the Work Permit and Teacher’s License, (while I applied for a Non-Immigrant B Visa), and I packed and re-packed, and said my farewells to the people that matter — I got to Thailand in one piece.
    I thought of all sorts of disasters throughout the flight. But shortly after the plane touched down...I was back in my brother’s strong, loving arms.
    The time we spend with each other is simply: magical.
    Not to forget the fun in staying here too. The students that are keen to learn, the hospitality of the locals, the fantastic food, the breathtaking environment, the ancient culture...every other sight and sound that pervades the senses.
    Ed and I are taking things one step at a time. For now, this is splendid.
    If something comes up, we’ll deal with it. Like Ed’s extension of his visa to a 1-year visa (a process that involves a ton of work more than it sounds). I’ll do the same before my first one expires.
    This weekend, we’ve taken a four-hour train ride out to Hua Hin. It’s a quiet, laidback Thai beach resort. After plenty of late night, and/or all night sessions...it sure is nice to lounge around at the poolside.
    A petite waitress brings our cocktails over. Her nametag says ‘Chirawan’. I ask her what her name means.
    “ Eternal beauty,” she replies. Dang, that’s so cool.
    She asks us if we are enjoying our stay, and what our names are. We reply that we love her home country, and are living it up here. And just for the heck of it, we introduce ourselves as Mr. and Mrs. Drake.
    “ You look like such a happy couple.” Chirawan has the most genuine smile ever. Looking at Ed, she says, “At first, I thought you were her brother. You look alike!”
    “ Yeah,” Ed says. Smiling, he takes my hand. “I know...we hear that a lot.”
     
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    [2] SWISS MISS
     

     
    Summary : Listless Andy Acklin underestimates the hold his younger stepsister has over him, who’s blossomed into a full fledged hottie.
     
    P.S. Due to their close relationship, Andy and Christina sometimes refer to themselves as “brother and sister” throughout this story [please “use your imagination” for this story].
     
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    Swiss Miss
     

Chapter 1
     
    “ Welcome to Changi Airport,” went the train’s cool, metallic voiceover.
    Andy Acklin had been

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