Next day...
Ruhi rushed around her room, grabbing her bag as she heard her mom call from downstairs.
"Ruhi, where are you going?" her mom asked.
Ruhi peeked out from her room with a smirk. "For a date."
Her mom stared at her in disbelief. "A date? Impossible! You and a date?"
Ruhi chuckled. "Impossible, huh? So why are you asking then?"
Her mom raised an eyebrow. "It’s a mom's ritual to ask."
Ruhi rolled her eyes dramatically. "Wow! So great, your rituals. Anyway, bye!" she said, walking out the door.
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At the bus stop...
Ruhi checked the time on her phone. "Hah! He said he would come by 5 PM, now it’s 5:30. When will he arrive?"
She muttered to herself as she paced. Just as she finished the thought, a voice interrupted her.
"Sorry, sorry. You had to stand so long for me," Sounak said, standing in front of her.
Ruhi looked up, and her breath caught in her throat. Dumbstruck...
He
He was wearing a sleek black shirt, the sleeves casually rolled up halfway. A stylish black watch adorned his wrist, completing his effortlessly cool look. His hair was neatly styled, and he had this polished, confident air about him. Ruhi stared for a moment, feeling like she might just swoon.
"Hey!" Sounak called out, waving a hand in front of her.
Ruhi blinked, snapping out of her daze. "W...what?"
"Are you okay?" he asked with a concerned look.
Ruhi quickly nodded. "Y...yes. I’m fine."
"Okay, so can we go?" Sounak asked with a smile.
Ruhi quickly nodded. "Sure."
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In the movie theater...
Ruhi settled into her seat and looked at Sounak. "So, which movie is this?"
"I don’t know," he replied with a shrug.
Ruhi blinked. "You don’t know?"
"I mean, I know. It’s an action type movie. I forgot the name though," he added, laughing nervously.
"OMG! An action film," Ruhi said, rolling her eyes.
"Don’t you like action films?" Sounak asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Not really," Ruhi replied, her tone flat. "Maybe I’ll fall asleep."
"No problem," Sounak said, grinning.
A few minutes into the movie, Ruhi started feeling cold. The air conditioning was blasting, and she shivered slightly.
"Do you feel cold?" Sounak asked, noticing her discomfort.
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Marked By Darkness
Romance"Marking by Darkness" Ruhi's life has always been overshadowed by something dark. A haunting presence, a cursed bungalow, and the lingering ghost of her twin sister, threaten to destroy everything she holds dear. But when a mysterious figure from th...
