Dev and Trisha

The awards

Trisha knew Dev was sitting there in the hall, her mind wanted to say no but her heart convinced her for a yes . Dev was checking his mails and watching out for Trisha to come, Trisha hesitantly sat on the couch . Her mind told her to brush his offer politely
" So when is the event?" She asked him to say she'll be busy that day
" Mm in 3 days"
" You mean this Thursday" she asked
"Yes"
" Okay" was all she could reply, tell him you'll be busy that day , tell him you can't make it her mind fought but she was too weak to fight herself, she realised that he will always have this power over her and this time she accepted it because it's only for  twenty more days. She decided that she'll only get back to this or another relationship only when she learns to be strong enough to think of herself first
"So ? " He stretched
" Yes I'll come as your friend no I mean roommate" she replied
" Yes roommate" he smiled

The next day Dev had kept his card near her side with a note that said " you can buy something for the event :) "
Who's making him him watch all these chick flick she wondered , it was nice of him to do so but she really didn't want to buy anything, she kept it back at his place and went to get ready

Dev had gone to get himself a new suit.The old man had taken him to a local tailor , old man told him that he makes the best suit in town but they had only 2 days time which was very less but the tailor agreed to give it to him on the morning of the event.

Finally it was the day of the event . The old man was kind enough to go get Dev's new suit.Trisha didn't know why but she kind of started regretting going to the event. Dev was already ready in his new black suit with a white shirt and a red tie,his leather
Oxford shoes were shining. He applied a little gel and combed back his hair and he was ready to go

Dev knocked on Trisha's door and found her still not ready. She looked kind of off, he didn't want to ask why and upset her more. Maybe I shouldn't have invited her, she's confused he thought.
" It's actually about time" he informed
" Yes yes I'm kind of late, you can go I'll join you " she told him
" But the address"
" Just send it to me ,Max will help me"
And the moment the word Max came out of her mouth Dev was kind of annoyed, her and her bestfriend he thought and left

Salle Pleyel was the hall in which the event was happening, it was opened in the December of 1839, it was mainly a concert hall until 2015.The interior had a curved ceiling  an influence on the design of churches. Dev entered the lobby where a lot of pillars where upholding a big rotunda. A woman in all black skirt and suit greeted him with a smile standing behind a desk, he smiled back and showed his invite , he told her about his plus one being a little late informing her name. The award was as grand as he thought it would be, he did get the oscar vibes, all men in made to fit suits and women in beautiful maxis and gowns as well as crisp suits too. The stage had a solid coloured dark blue backdrop with spot lights highlighting the stage. The name of the event lighting up on the dark blue screen boldly in gold colour.
He was offered a drink as soon as he entered which he politely declined, one of the assistants of the events came up to him asking for a name and directed him to his seat among a thousand seats, the seating capacity was upto 3000. So this is where nominated people sit he wondered, the award for the best employees have been given out, then it was for the small and new startups like his, he was a little excited and nervous . He made small talk with the men seated near him and then watched the awards being given to small companies, he checked the time it has been an hour since he arrived. Trisha isn't here yet he wondered and got up to make a call

After Dev left Trisha didn't want to back out like a chicken, she wanted to prove him and herself that she can go out with Dev and then go back to not being with him, just like a friend or a roommate . To make him understand that he is just a normal guy to her , like she is to him. She applied her subtle eye make up and then some lipstick. Wore drop earrings that went well with the beige gown Dev had gifted her for her birthday two months back, finally wearing her heals she called Max again to check if he has arrived.

The speaker had started talking about the award for the new startups , Dev was dialling Trisha's no. again as it didn't get through the first time and as the it was ringing he heard his and his company's name being called out and he became excited. Trisha answered Dev's call
" Hey where are you?" he demanded with urgency
" Im at the entrance" she replied
" Great " he cut the call to run to her. At the entrance he found just as breath taking as she was on the day of her birthday,her beige gown with an intricate lace in the chest and sleeves, underneath  the yoke flare silk fabric falling down to her heel, her dress perfectly fitting her but he didn't have time to compliment her, he grabbed her hand and told her to run along with him. As they both raced to the hall , he slowed his pace and she did too

"semble que mr.dev n'est pas là" 
"seems like mr.dev isn't here "  the speaker spoke on the mic . The assistant who had his name saw him and directed him to the stage , Dev started walking towards the stage holding Trisha's hand . Trisha didn't know what was happening and as they stepped on the stage she realised that Dev had actually won the award and he's taking her along to receive it but why in the world is he doing this, Trisha hated stages and crowd unlike Dev

Ta-d I'm now quick with a new update, so the story is going to end in 1 to 2 chapters. Hope you're liking what youre reading, please vote and comment :)