“He is on leave today.”
“Oh, is it. Okay. I will speak to him later then.”
“Well if you want you can say me so that I can convey or if it’s personal then no problem.”
“Oh no. It’s just that I thought to let him know that I and one of my friend Preeti will be joining you both for weekend. That’s it.”
“Cool then. I will convey it.”
“Thanks.”
“Maya, you don’t need to speak formally with me. I would like it if you can consider me also as your friend and speak informally.”
“Oh! I am initially like this but once we get to know each other better those formal speech will be gone. Just takes time.”
“Why is that?”
“Because everyone will not be comfortable with me initially. Only people who know me well can hold on to me. That’s the reason. People who are uncomfortable with me will decide to stay a step away so that it be like a formal relationship. In other words ‘Just for formality’ they can speak with me.”
He thought to himself, “I am confused now. ‘What is this step away? ‘Then should I take a leap as I want to be more than friends with her” but just nodded his head and to distract his thoughts he asked her, “So what is that you are hearing?”