Chapter 1: Introduction
The crisp air of the early morning crept through the deserted halls of the Singapore Chinese Girls' School, weaving together the secrets of its inhabitants as if it were a silken thread. The school emanated a veil of quietude—a tender membrane acknowledging the unfussy location of its past endeavors. Yet within the hearts and minds of those that attended it, a veritable storm swirled, as torrid as the day they left behind.
Today, the school stood defiantly amidst the stifling Singaporean heat.
But this time, it wasn't the brick walls or the polished oak wood seats that trembled with apprehension. No, it was Sheryl Lee, clad in her school uniform. Except it wasn't the crisp, white pleated skirt that whispered as she walked, nor the smart, tailored blazer that stood at attention. Her attire also lacked the requisite pair of sensible loafers. Instead, she donned the school's signature red blouse, tucked menacingly into a black leather mini-skirt. Her choosing this provocative attire to revisit her alma mater was no mere coincidence.
"Morning, Mrs. Tan," she greeted the school's secretary as she strolled towards her also a former classmate.