“WE ARE GOING TO BRUNEI!" “Really? You have your tickets already?" Cyd asked excitedly. “Yes!" Mady screamed into the phone. “When are you arriving?" “Friday, lunchtime. It says here 12:30 noon, January 27, 2006. Two days before the Chinese New Year!" “Oh, can't wait! And remember, don't forget to bring with you that one thing you need the most, okay?" “What? I made a list of things to pack. What is it that we need to bring with us?" "Your manners! You and Belle are a pair of incorrigible flirts. You will probably get me fired if I introduce you to my boss and colleagues here!" Cyd laughed. “All the better! You can then join us on the flight back to Manila!" Cyd was smiling when the phone call ended. Her friends were coming to visit her and will spend the Lunar New

