Chương 77: Chapter 28 - Won't You Go After Her? (2)

P H R A S E R

"How about 14C?" I tapped the wooden surface impatiently. It seemed that I was the only one who realized the clock was ticking and it was only five minutes left before the train departed.

Autumn's seat was 14B and I was trying to get either 14A or 14C. Since the guy behind the glass had informed me that 14A was taken, I was hoping 14C was available.

"It is available for now. Do you want to take it?" asked the guy, asking the obvious. Why else would I be asking if I did not intend to take it?!

I took my wallet and gave him my credit card. "Yes, please."

The guy moved the mouse and clicked multiple times. A small frown on his forehead deepened and I could sense trouble. "Is something wrong with the card?" I opened my wallet and was ready to give him all my cards, whichever one could work since the clock was ticking.

"No. Apparently, the seat was taken by someone else two minutes ago."

I frowned. "What?"