They were speaking in cantonese about taking a longer journey on a wrong bus. At the same time, they seemed to be looking out for some recognizable scene outside. Just then, they saw a shopping center and the daughter-in-law pointed to it. It was a sign of relieve seeing something familiar. Yet, they looked unsure if they are on the right bus.
Hmm.. Tourists from Hong Kong.
Suddenly, her husband stood up, looked left and right and they seemed uncertain whether to alight or not.
I was seated behind the daughter-in-law and her kid.
Without much thought, I asked the lady where are they going.
"Fraser Street." No, it's Fraser Suites.
She scuffled and handed me a piece of note with the name and address of the apartment. It's Fraser Suites River Valley.
I was lost of a second cos I did not know where exactly is it located in River Valley. I took out my mobile phone and started googling for it. Just then, I remember this bus will pass by somewhere near to River Valley and reassured her she is on the right bus.
Before I could find out the exact location on my phone, both of us saw the sign "Fraser Suites" on a building.
She cried out "There."
And the whole group of them alighted at the next bus stop. Before that, she asked her daughter to say good-bye to me.
You bet I've seen this building previously before. But at that moment, I just cannot recall where did I see it.
And now, I will never forget.
Did I help her? Or did she help me to remember the place better?
You really learn more when you help others.