I'm not sure if I have to be amused or horrified when Nikhil looks extremely uncomfortable,having been caught.

"Uh...Hi",He pockets his hands, looking at me for a second,and turning his head, although a smile plays on his lips.

I recall the conversation with my mother,sighing in relief when I hadn't contributed much,it was mostly my mother talking after I had explained the situation to her.

I wonder how long he'd been standing there.

Did he... listen to my side of the story?

"Hi",I nod,forcing a smile.

Apparently, Nikhil didn't have anything to say as he merely stared at me.

Anxiety ate up my insides as I wondered how much he'd...