Bonds that heal
Jia absent-mindedly strolled along the long and broad walkway near the river in the night's cool breeze. She stopped and stood near the railing, watching the water surface sparkling with the city lights at a distance.
She walked even slower as she resumed and took a seat on a nearby bench. She remained sitting, staring at the beautiful view of Beijing for a long time in silence. She then looked down at her phone and opened a chat screen.
After much thought, she sent the message.
'Still free for that drink?'
It took around a minute after which the reply came.
'Share your current location.'
Jia did so and put her phone on the side. She went back to staring at the gentle waves in the river and focusing her hearing at the sound of it.
Some time later, the sound of footsteps echoed and a man made himself comfortable beside her. He placed a big plastic bag on the ground.
Jia blinked. "I thought we were going to some bar."