Chapter 4: Losing mind
But alas, the smile never came.
Awkward.
That’s the only word that flashed in Diana’s mind after she ruffled the man’s hair.
He remained expressionless and she could almost see a hint of displeasure in his eyes. He took a few steps back and Diana had this feeling that he was going to slam the door on her face so she hugged the baby protectively and retreated a few steps back worried that the little thing would start crying again.
But the expected slam did not come.
The man just stepped back and moved around a bit. The next thing she knew the lights were turned on and she was welcomed by the sight of the garage house that was in an absolute mess.
Maxim stepped out, "Hi," he said, without offering a smile.
Remembering her earlier stint of ruffling his hair, Diana did not why she felt embarrassed about it. After all, she used to do it before. They went to the same high school and the same university but he graduated early than her.
The man skipped one year and graduated early! Geniuses have a way with the things they do.
And now, meeting him after 6 years, she never expected things to be awkward between them. At least not this awkward. The moment she saw him, she felt so happy and acted on impulse but now looking at him, it certainly felt like things have changed.
Not in one way but in many. For example, his appearance.