As she went through the security check, she called Yolanda on her phone watch.
"Aunt."
Yolanda's voice on the other end sounded soft and sleepy as if she had just woken up.
Yvonne's heart tightened and she felt reluctant to leave. She suddenly stopped in her tracks.
She looked at the security staff in front who were waiting to process her check-in.
From behind her, someone urged impatiently, "Excuse me, can you please move forward?"
Yvonne didn't move further but stepped aside to let them pass and nodded an apology.
Yolanda, curious as she heard the commotion through the phone, asked, "Aunt, where are you?"
"I..." Her eyes scanned the crowded airport hall; Yvonne hesitated before saying, "I am outside dealing with something. Just woke up, huh?"
She changed the topic.
Yolanda: "Yes, I'm awake. Sandra is still asleep."
Mentioning Sandra made Yvonne even more reluctant; "Well, don't wake her up."
"Okay."