"How long till the grand opening date?" Hayden asked, half teasingly.

I knew that he was quite serious about it, though. Before I knew it, Hayden’s presence had become reassuring and supportive.

"Maybe in a few months’ time?" I voiced my best guess.

"That long?" Hayden asked skeptically.

"Well, the designs are not even done, and the refurbishing hasn’t even started…so…yeah…" I replied hesitantly.

Hayden will probably urge for me to rush things just like he always does. Guess that is part of how he tried to motivate me and keep on my feet. Slacking off on this wasn’t going to be an option.

"Are you free now?" he asked....