Chapter 346

They hardly exchanged any words for few minutes. He noticed that her face had come back to normal and she seemed normal. He wondered if he should say something or give her a few more minutes but his stomach was making noises. So he decided to break the noise and asked, “Where would you like to eat? We are almost there. We have some time to kill as we hardly hit any traffic today.” She smiled and said, “That does sound good and I am starting to feel hungry. Maybe I can see what is around” and took the GPS in her hand and started searching. In a couple of minutes it flashed with a list of nearby restaurants and fast foods. Diya looked at the list and said, “What are you in the mood for? We have a little time but not a lot to spare. The flight lands at seven thirty and I am guessing it would take them an hour to actually come out after picking up their luggage as it is an International flight. So maybe we have about forty five minutes to spare gave or take. Well we have to find a parking spot once we get there, so I am guessing something…” Before she could finish Pryag interrupted and said, “I am okay with fast food but I don’t want to go somewhere like BK or McD. Maybe something like Chipotle or subway or even a panda express would be fine with me. What do you think?” Diya paused for a minute, “I agree with you. I don’t want them either and I don’t want Chinese either. Subway sounds good and I don’t think we have any Chipotle nearby some local restaurants are listed but I am not very keen on trying them out.” She kept searching and a looking at the list said, “Hey! How about Taco bell? Isn’t it similar to Chipotle?” Pryag, “Not really. You know what? let’s get to the nearby subway. Give me the directions.” She selected the one that was closer and the GPS started talking, “Continue two point three miles….”

After a relaxed yet fast meal at the subway it felt very satisfying for the both of them. Pryag said, “A foot long for five bucks is worth it, especially when compared to the crapy lunch we had” and continued chewing on the baked potato chips that he purchased with his meal. Diya seemed very calm. Hunger had aggravated her anger earlier but now that she had had a nice meal it had all vanished into thin air. She smiled and said, “True” and sipped her drink. Pryag said, “You look more relaxed and calm. That is a good sign.” She smiled again and said, “About earlier? I like Kathy; it is just that sometimes the questions she asks… “ and raised her eyebrows. Pryag reached out and took her hand, “As I told you earlier, you two look at things very differently and there is nothing wrong with that. I can understand why you might feel uncomfortable or uneasy but there is no need to. If you need any help you know I am always there to help you out.” She tightened her grip on his hand and smiled and said, “Thanks. It means a lot me. I know I can always count on you.” They interlocked their fingers and starred at each other. There were so many unexplained expressions and unexpressed feelings that were visible in their eyes. Yet they hardly said anything to each but it seemed like a stare and a glace was more than enough to make each other happy. Even though they there had always been a chemistry between them and history between them with so many stories and events to remember and cherish this moment in time felt very unique and seemed that it would stand out in time. She felt something that she was more than compassion and respect towards him. She was starting to realize that his presence in her life meant something more to her than it did before. It was a good feeling. Maybe he felt something too. He took her hand and kissed it gently. Looked at her and said, “I think we should leave now.” She nodded and they both got up and cleaned their table and threw the trash in the garbage can and left the tray and walked towards the car.