Hurtful reminiscence..

''What are you responsible for?'' Apache was intrigued.

Wang Lian gazed ahead in silence through the wind screen. After a few minutes, looking Apache in the face, he said, ''I want to meet her. Right now''.

Apache stared at him for some time, then picked up the mobile from the dashboard and started to make a call. He tried for some time; finally shrugging his shoulders he said, ''Her mobile is switched off. I don't know if she is at home, because it is getting dark and she…..'' Apache broke off and switched on the ignition. ''But I want to take you to her place''.

Half an hour later they were both standing before a house in Defence. They had not spoken till getting there. Apache was now cursing the moment when he had given Wang Lian a lift. On honking a few times, a man emerged. He was the gatekeeper.

''Is Mei at home?'' Apache enquired with urgency.

''No, madam is not home''.

''Where is she?''

''I don't know''.