Just a matter of time! - 3

3

“I have something to discuss with you. When will you have time?” Jina was straight forward with her words.

Though Chan had no idea what that was about, he still said, “Fine. But I won’t be free until evening. If it’s urgent, how about we talk on the way to the office?”

“Okay. I will wait for you at the bus stop.” Jina said and walked downstairs.

Chan hesitated for a moment and then went to have breakfast. Food was something Chan never wanted to miss. So he always tried to eat in time.

As agreed, Jina was waiting for Chan at the bus stop. When the bus came they both got in. Jina sat at the last row and invited Chan to sit with her. Jina was sitting at the window seat and her hair was flying in the wind on to her face. In the morning sunlight Chan found that beautiful, but without any expression he sat next to her.

“What’s going on between you and Ameya?” Jina asked without any delay.

The question took Chan by surprise. “How did you know?” Chan asked in reply.

“That’