Love Before Graduation

I didn't even realize it until Arin had completely disappeared from sight. Snapping out of my daze, I quickly picked up the bag in my hand and tucked it into the scooty's compartment.

Just then, a voice pulled me back to reality.

"Beta, what time is it?"

I turned to see an old woman standing nearby, her frail figure wrapped in a shawl.

"4:45," I answered, glancing at my watch.

She hesitated for a moment before speaking again. "Could you drop me off at this address?" She held out a small piece of paper.

I sighed, already feeling late. "Aunty, I'm in a bit of a hurry. Maybe you can ask someone else?"

She simply looked at me, her gaze unwavering.

A small pang of guilt crept in.