They found themselves again at the center of the main hall, underneath the painting they were looking at a day before. Both carrying their own bags, they looked up to it again. They were completely silent the whole car trip from the house to the train station.
So at least we keep in touch… Gabriel finally said, looking at her directly.
Yes, that would be nice… Ida said.
In case, you’re still up to meet in Nepal, I could try to go there. He said.
If you can…
Otherwise, we could just meet here for next year Orionids, maybe you’ve finished drifting by then? He said.
Not sure I’ll have it figured out in 1 year, more like 10 years…
Ah, all my hair will by white by then.… Gabriel said, smiling.
She laughed. I’m just kidding. Maybe Nepal in April is not a bad idea, in 6 months? Why not? She said. Let’s see how things go with your schedule…
And if nothing changes on your side…
Well, I’ll be there for sure. I already have my tickets. She said, looking at her watch. Sorry, but I think I have to go head out to the platform now.
Do you want to write down my email address or something? Gabriel said giving his phone.
Oh yeah, she took it and started to type on his phone. At that moment, she noticed a train stopping in front of them. She looked back at her phone and realized that it’s her train.
Oh shiitt, I have to go, the train’s at 4:10! Can I email you at Ollie’s email address and just reply with your own email address? She said, hastily returning his phone back.
Sure let’s do that.
I really got to go…but I’ll email you…
OK, I’ll wait for it. He said.
She went to quickly hug him. He held her close. He wanted to kiss her but she already turned around and headed towards the door. Bye! She said.
Au revoir. He said quietly as she ran towards the train, her ukelele bouncing over her left shoulder. He saw that she dropped her scarf and was about to get it for her when an old man picked it up and followed her into the train.
He caught a glimpse of her talking to the old man as the train started to move. He stayed there, in the middle of the hall, and looked up again.