15. “Delay”

15. “Delay”

(…To be continued…)

Nil was confused,
he didn’t know what to do,
thoughts were tangled,
mind had no clue.

“I’m in a hurry… I’ll come home later,”
trying to buy time…he pleaded softer..

Moments later,
he stood there on the verge of tear,

Somehow forcing a smile,
though hurting inside,
He whispered goodbye
with trembling pride.

Breathless, he rode his bike with speed,
Finally reached
the restaurant late, indeed.

Seeing the delay,
Niki called her friends…
perhaps to steady her heart,
or fill the waiting ends…