Raymond beamed with hope after hearing what Katherine said. He looked at her, trying to convey unsaid gratitude.
"You are welcome", said Katherine, mouthing her words in his direction silently.
Akira stood there in surprise and before she could even try to utter a word further, Katherine came forward and snatched the phone from her hand and said,
"C'mon Akira. It's just 10.45 pm and it's Friday night. Don't let me sulk alone. Give us some company for God's sake. You gave so much attention to all the random bunch of kids today so you can spare some for us too right?"
"But it's already late Katherine and you should rest too", said Akira, trying to escape from the invitation.
"Oh bollocks!!!, I will rest tomorrow. The only company I get is of all other moms like me or patients. And all we do is crib about kids pooping and being unruly or about some eczema that just doesn't go and so on and so forth. So for a change give me some company girl. let me feel young again",
