There was indeed some small issues with her computer. It was possible to restore its function, but it would take a while. "Let me try but there's no guarantee."
"Thank you! Let me get you some coffee, one teaspoon of sugar and two drops of milk. I still remember your preference."
She rattled off his habit which caught him by surprise. But he regained his composure just as quickly, and merely retorted with disinterest, "Original please; no sugar or milk."
Before he finished his words, he deliberately added, "Sometimes, a person's preference will change over time."
She was taken aback but did not say anything more, except to get up to go to the kitchen to prepare instant coffee for him.
.........
Chi Yi curled herself into a fetal posture as she sat on the stairs and waited for him. Her eyes stared blankly at the quartz clock hanging on the opposite wall without flinching.
And she had stayed put in the same position for nearly two hours.
