"You can leave me here," she said with a reassuring smile as she pointed towards the bustling city streets.
I looked at the girl in her arms, who a few minutes ago seemed to be in so much pain, but now I look at her acting so strangely.
I hesitated, unsure of what had caused such a sudden shift in her behavior. Concerned, I asked, "I can drop you home if you want." I said this in an attempt to help her, but in reply, she gave me a stinging look.
"No, I'm fine," she said, trying to separate herself from me. But I cried in pain as my arms were a little away from her waist.
"Yeah, I can see. Let me hail a taxi." I offered as I tried to diffuse the tension between us.
She shook her head and walked away, leaving me standing there, bewildered and hurt. "I'm fine," she shouted this time, f
