Simon watched with detached enjoyment. He thought he ought to be enjoying the sight more, but couldn't make himself care enough.His mother came back, ...is father with her. Both looked relieved."How are you feeling, son?" his mother asked."I'm fine," he replied."He lied," interjected his father, dryly. "You got us worried, son. I'm glad to see you're awake now, though." Leave him alone," his mother chided, "he's just woken up."His parents sat with him for a while. Gradually, Simon became more. ’ I took my wallet from my pocket, removed twenty pounds for the drinks and turned to leave, stopped and added another ten for the serviette and inconvenience and took off after Chrissy. I got out of the door and the street was fairly busy with the usual Friday night revelry and I could not see Chrissy. I called Lorraine, but it went to answer machine. I said ‘If you’re there, pick up, I really need to talk to you.’ The phone clicked and Lorraine’s concerned voice said ‘What’s happened? Is. We were discussing almost (wathi warem) useless stuff, for some time, then she offer me for a tea. I said ok, she moved to kitchen wearing a phanek (a local dress worn by Manipuri ladies) and a black top. She have short hairs, she started preparing tea. Oh man my tool was so desperate to have her, but I was worried how should I go forward.I entered the kitchen, the pan was on stove, she just started boiling water, I was so desperate and out of control, I moved little closer to her and caught. ‘I think the big challenge will be to select the right stain colour for the cedar. What kinds of colours to you favour?’ ‘I’m not sure if it’s the right term, but I like muted tones … like earth tones,’ he said. ‘Well then, we’re in agreement,’ she grinned. ‘That’s exactly what I think is required. We want the house to blend into these remarkable surroundings. I’m trying to decide how to use the colours in that massive rock in the front. I need to give it some thought, and try some test patches.