3 Wang Tactless

"Shall we come to the reason why we were introduced? I dislike beating around the bush." said Wang Jun.

Mahiya was startled by Wang Jun jumping directly into the thick of it all. 'There's no easing into the subject with this one. No subtlety or tact whatsoever. Should have been called Wang Tactless.'

Wang Jun was amused as he saw the woman fidget and mumble, "no tact". He wanted to laugh but this wasn't the time or place. "This is an arranged date, no? Our families are friendly and would like to see ties of marriage binding them together," said Mahiya.

"Yes, family friends and marriage. Sometimes to become business partners too, wouldn't you say?" Wang Jun added shrewdly.

"Considering that our families are into entirely different business sectors, I don't think that it applies in our case." Mahiya rebutted calmly.

Wang Jun was not expecting her to remain so levelheaded. 'It's like nothing fazes her.' He needed her flustered and it seemed that attacking her family's honour did not work. "Well then I suppose we have nothing more to consider. Shall we talk about expectations?"

Mahiya's eyes grew wide at his implied message. 'No way! How fast is this man? Why is he so shameless?'

"Aren't you taking this a bit too fast? This is simply our first meeting."

"Like I said, I refuse to waste time. Let's talk about expectations. If they match then we'll think about it but if they don't then it's a waste of time to continue this."

Mahiya balled her hands into fists. 'This is it. He'll go away now.'

"I don't want children."

Whatever he had managed to come up with in his mind, this wasn't it. It made it easy to end this but he was reluctant. This woman, Mahiya Sen, was different. Calm and intelligent but also interesting. "Then we have nothing more to say. I already have a child," said Wang Jun.

"Yes, I'm aware and I do not intend to judge you for it." Mahiya stood up, interrupting Wang Jun. Her eyes downcast, she inclined her head and said, "Have a good day, Mr. Wang," and strode out of the café.