#6 Birthday blues and blossoms

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Her birthday fell on Sunday but with the slasher on loose, Mira couldn't take the day off. Hours went by in the office as the SIT officers processed the new evidence Thiya procured from the Navi Colony Inspector.

The latest victim, a model, was Kavya's nemesis. His death was peaceful and quick according to the forensic report. The report cites cardiac arrest and nothing more than that. The mystery remains a mystery no matter how many cases they look at, how much evidence they gather. Another day's struggle results in nothing.

Mira was grateful that despite everything, her colleagues marked her special day each in their own quirky way. Unexpected gestures that touched her heart.

Seyon gave her an energy bar, said it was the only thing he could think of, that it would come in handy when she got hungry on the field. Thiya gave her a cute bracelet that was supposed to bring luck, and Soham...

Mira looks at Soham as they step out of her house, a duplex standalone villa in the posh T Nagar

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Mira looks at Soham as they step out of her house, a duplex standalone villa in the posh T Nagar. Soham said he'd ensure she'd have a good time, and that was his gift. So very like him. Just now he was humble when he met her parents.

A few hours of her birthday are very much alive. It's only eight. After a hectic day, she managed to squeeze an hour to dine with her parents. Now she's taking another one to spend with her colleagues. She can't help but credit Soham for all of this. It was why she invited him to join her family for dinner. Of course, she invited Seyon and Thiya too but they were hesitant. Nonetheless, they are still attending this little private party. She's only glad.

The dinner party at La Plaza, a chic french diner just around the bend is an effervescent, bubbly affair. Thiya and Seyon join Mira and Soham and they dine together.

They keep the conversation strictly to knowing each other. Even Seyon opined this will help them bond as a team. It isn't a waste of time. Nonetheless, the slasher case is still on their minds. They still try to enjoy themselves.

The breeze is crisp when they step out together. At eleven pm, it's taken a chill. Thiya rubs her arms over the sleeve of her ruffle top. Her fleece trousers keep her warm but the polyester top... she checks her phone. Glaring at her bike. Here's hoping the antique piece won't trouble me as I try to get home at this late hour.

 Here's hoping the antique piece won't trouble me as I try to get home at this late hour

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