Today’s spontaneous swim outing with Charmaine and CY turned out to be quite the adventure! Initially, CY and I had planned to go cycling, but thanks to Charmaine's suggestion, we switched gears to swimming at the last minute.
Around 11 a.m., we decided to head to the Tampines Swimming Complex, which was conveniently close to my place. I donned a
Navy Adidas 3-stripes one-piece swimsuit that I had bought during a sale a few years ago but hadn’t worn until today. I tied my hair up and paired the swimsuit with a red Elmo T-shirt and black denim shorts. After packing my goggles and towel, I was set to go.
Just as I was about to leave, a nagging feeling suggested something was amiss, but I couldn’t pinpoint what. In my rush, I brushed off the sensation and closed the door behind me. Fortunately, the bus arrived just as I reached the stop. At Tampines Interchange, I spotted CY waiting at the arrival area, dressed in a denim shirt and shorts. She looked a bit dishevelled and admitted she had forgotten her bag at home. Since her house was quite far, I offered to share whatever she needed.
We met Charmaine at the swimming complex. She was wearing a black MANGO tee with denim shorts and, thankfully, had brought her bag with her. Otherwise, we would have had to make do with just one towel among the three of us.
We proceeded to the adult pool, pleasantly surprised by the lack of crowds—just a few individuals scattered around. We decided to change near the lockers since we were already in our swimsuits. CY revealed her
black Nike swimsuit, while Charmaine sported a
chic purple bikini set.
After stashing our clothes, bags, and slippers in the lockers, we jumped into the pool. We started with a few warm-up strokes to prevent cramps. After about three laps, CY felt tired and suggested a break. Charmaine, however, encouraged us to keep going, and soon we were back at it.
By 1:50 p.m., we decided to relax in the tanning area. We picked a spot at the edge to avoid the crowded centre. CY and I chatted about the lifeguard, while Charmaine tried to tan her back but soon fell asleep.
That's when the mischief began! Though I had no initial intention of playing pranks, CY’s nudges led us to prank the unsuspecting Charmaine. We quietly approached her and, since she was in a bikini, easily untied her top and bottom. Remarkably, she remained blissfully unaware and continued snoozing.
Unable to contain our laughter, CY and I returned to our spots. After 10 to 15 minutes, CY decided it was time to wake Charmaine up. We concocted a plan to create a loud scene, pretending to receive an urgent phone call. The ruse worked perfectly—Charmaine awoke to the commotion and, as she turned towards us, we stood up abruptly, feigning urgency. Panicking, she stood up, only to realize she was exposed in her birthday suit.
Charmaine’s scream drew the attention of nearby swimmers and lifeguards. We quickly covered her with a towel while she scrambled to put her bikini back on. The prank added a memorable twist to our day.
After Charmaine finished scolding us, we couldn’t help but burst into uncontrollable laughter. Despite our apologies and attempts to make amends by offering dinner, she declined. She did, however, agree to forgive us under the condition that we fulfill a few of her requests, which CY and I reluctantly accepted.
As we headed to the shower room, I suddenly realized I had forgotten my bra and panties! To my dismay, CY hadn’t brought her bag either. This added another layer of humor to our already eventful day. With no alternatives, we showered and dressed without our undergarments. My shirt was loose enough to conceal any visibility, while CY, used to going braless, was unaffected. Her denim shirt concealed her well.
I couldn’t resist teasing CY when Charmaine emerged from the shower, now dressed in a pink tank top, blue sports bra, and white high-waist shorts. We then ventured to Tampines Mall for dinner, where we managed to blend in without attracting much attention. After a satisfying meal, we explored the mall and indulged in some shopping.
The evening flew by, and we shopped until past nine before heading home. The best part? Charmaine had completely forgotten about the punishment she had assigned us earlier. What a day full of unexpected twists and laughter!
