RUBBY

"That was uncalled for," I turned to Alex as I got into his car.

"What?" He asked feigning ignorance.

"Why did you drag his cheeks?"

"Oh, that?" He said and burst out laughing; the driver even joined him; it was contagious, and soon I found myself laughing too.

"Good night Rubby," He waved as I entered my apartment.

I spent that night getting ready for the next day, happy for the opportunity to be at the international conference the next day.

The next day, the airport buzzed ...