Bad Vibes

I met an acquaintance today; someone whom I have not seen (actually I meant "talked to") for at least 8 years. Actually, I have seen him a couple of times but I tried not to acknowledge him. I have a nasty but almost instinctive habit of evading from acquaintances I meet. Now, I guess I understood why I have always preferred not to say "hi". We talked only a little, but I sensed that he was trying to size me up. He and his wife are property agents now. Naturally, he got a little excited to know CK works in OUB and we stay in a condo. I am not used to "social networking" of such sort so our conversation left me with a slight bitter after taste. However, he really got to me when he said I have put on weight! I meant, what did he expect? After 8 years? AND I AM PREGNANT! He does not look as young as before either! I actually tried to joke about it by saying it was all because of Sophie (standing innocently besides me). And he gave me a "Ya-ya, my wife says so too!" look.