Side Story 2: Paul VS Daryl (3)
It was chilly that day. Daryl couldn't help shrinking into the coat the moment she got out of home. The bleak sky with looming clouds just gave her a hunch that a storm was approaching although weather forecast had said otherwise.
It did begin raining when the class was going on. It soon became torrential as rain drops were spattering on the window and dripped down with a long dusty mark.
During the break, the coach left more time to the trainees to contact those who could pick them up back home.
The woman beside Daryl was sitting on the yoga mat in a relaxing way, for her husband, the owner of a little company, had hired a driver for her every day.
She asked bluntly when she saw Daryl sitting aside without the least worry too, "How are you going back after the class?"
Daryl answered curtly without unnecessary informaiton, "I guess there will be someone to bring me home on the way.1'
Are you sure?" The woman offered with concern, "I can get my driver to send you home."
Thank you so much! ' Daryl hurried to decline with a wave of her hand, "But I can manage it myself."
Another woman in the front row commented with a smile, 'It's important to have your own car in such a circumstance. Though my husband is in middle management, he insists driving on his own."
Others echoed while showing the brands of their husbands' vehicles smartly, along with affected compliments to one another.
Sitting on her yoga mat, Daryl only watched their performance with dry amusement.
The coached returned for the second half of the class when everyone had arranged their trip home. Someone's cell phone rang at that instant. Everyone exchanged inquiring glances with classmates around.
Daryl, who had been acting with composure just now, had to rise with embarrassment, "Sorry...may I answer it?"
She took the phone from her bag and went to the corner of the room.
"The class is going to end soon?" Paul asked as slowly as usual at the other end of the phone.
But what makes you suddenly remember to call me up?" Daryl retorted as other women were eavesdropping attentively. Daryl had to cover the phone quite uneasily.
"I'm going home from the office now." Paul offered. Shall I pick you up on the way?"
Daryl hastened to reject without thinking, "No calls for that. We've got a driver anyways."
Paula suggested having a meal together." added Paul.
Our driver can take me there." Daryl tried hard to prevent him from appearing in front of her classmates. She just didn't want gossips.
Either the exposure of Paul's identity as the boss of his celebrated company or her classmates' curiosity towards him would only bring her troubles of exchanging pleasantries. She really hated that and only wanted to attend the class without socializing there.
The moment she turned round after hanging off, she met the gaze of several women.
Who's that? Your husband?" one of them asked.
Or your little lover? Just Kidding. Never mind.' another laughed.
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