"A minute, she said".
''Yes, sir'' answered the maid.
Fearing that she might not conceal her condition from her mother, Kini quickly reached for his phone in his pocket and called Rish without hesitation.
"Rish, what has happened to you? Answer me, dear." Rish swallowed, not knowing how to reply to her mother. "It's, she stammered in replying. Thankfully, the phone vibrated, and now Rish's heart had gained life.
"It's just the phone, mom," she said, showing the phone to her mom.
"It's Kia calling."
"Kia," she said after picking up the call.
"Still a minute needed?" He asked
"I need two. I am afraid." She said
Kini's concern deepened as it indicated that Rish required additional time. With her mother's presence, Kini realized he had to act swiftly and make quick decisions. "Let me talk to your mom," he suggested.
"Okay, mom here." Giving her the phone .