FIFTY SIX

Mary stood there, frozen and staring into space. What an unlucky day for her. She did not know if to turn around, or to just run away. Just cross to the other side and run away. She was still trying to decide what to do when she felt someone tap her from behind. Her breath increased, she could even hear her own heartbeat even though amidst the noises from vehicles on the road.

Mary turned around amidst heavy breathing and profuse sweating. What a day to choose to wear makeup.

“Hello”.

Mary did not know if to be surprised or relieved when she saw the young man who had tapped her. It was the tacky looking guy that had sat beside her in the bus. Mary squeezed her face, Wondering what he wanted and why he had come after her, and even more surprising how did he know her name?

She raised her brows she did not remember mentioning it to anyone not even the nice old lady that had sat beside her and admired her bangle.

“How do you know my name? And why are you after me?”

“I’m sorry