Rohan came back and sat at the open bar. His mind was restless. But the dim lights helped to relax his mind. The three foreigners were talking in low tones, and their words came as murmur. An occasional laughter suddenly rose higher.
Rohan ordered for a beer and as he drank, he wondered where Fai was right now. Close to home? Stuck on the road? He took out his cell phone and punched her number. It rang soon.
“Hello,” he tried to control his voice. “Everything’s okay?”
“Yes, Raw-han.”
“How far from home?”
“Slightly far. Actually we had to detour, a tree had fallen right across the road, you know.”
“I see. But how are the roads? Heavy with traffic at this time?”
“Not much.”
“Do give me a call once you reach home.”
“Of course, darling.”
His heart felt a bit relieved hearing her voic
