The day was Sat, 18th April 1998. Clive will definitely never forget this night. It was his buddy, Brad's birthday bash held at a beach-side chalet in Sentosa. The party started at about seven in the evening but Clive reached there at about nine due to his family dinner. Upon reaching the party, Clive immediately looked for his best friend not wanting to be late in his greetings.

        The party was filled with music, food and booze and was fully packed with people, some friends from campus, some mates from NS, some acquaintances from Pubs and some mutual friends. Clive recognized almost everyone but yet, Brad was nowhere to be seen. "Yo Clive! Brad's upstairs...he's pissed drunk man!" shouted Matthew a mutual friend.

        Clive went upstairs and got into the room which had the door slightly ajar. He pushed through and saw his friend lay slumped on the bed in a drunken stupor. He inched towards Brad and at this instance, a sweet looking long-haired girl walked out of the bathroom carrying a towel. Clive was slightly taken by surprise, but nonetheless, momentarily stunned by the girl's beauty.

          "Er...every...thing's alright?" he choked. "Poor Brad, he just got dumped today." she replied in the most empathetic and yet gentle manner. "You must be Clive, I've heard quite a lot about you." she continued. "Yupe, and you are...?" Clive replied with a stupid grin on his face and at the same time extending his hand for a handshake. "Rachel." she whispered.

            It was the beginning of a beautiful relationship...