I pull away after a few seconds, acutely aware that we're on the road,in public.

I sniff,my eyes dry.

"Okay?", Nikhil questions.

I nod, unable to look at him.

I sigh in relief when his mobile rings.

Nikhil clenches his jaw,"Excuse me",he moves a few feet away.

"No. I don't want to. I've already told you",I hear Nikhil's side of the conversation.

I'm totally not eavesdropping.

He just happens to be in my hearing range.

Lol. Keep telling yourself that.

"I've told you,haven't I? Please. I don't want any of these meetings.I don't want to meet anyone."

I freeze. What kind of meeting?

At the same time,Nikhil turns to me,...