Reshimbandh~Silken Threads

9. Lonavala #3

Rawte House,

"Can we not have a break for a day at least? It's been two months since we got even a half-day off. Please?" Neha said in the sweetest voice possible.

Sameer looked at her and rest of the team's tired faces, they really needed a break, "I'll call Commissioner Sir and get the permission."

"And if he doesn't agree, give me the call, I'll manage." Neha said while Sameer ignored.

After five minutes of discussion with Commissioner, Sameer gave the news that they could have a two-day off and he could feel everyone relax and smiled.

"You guys can watch movies, read comics, play games or go around sightseeing, anything!" Neha said and walked into the bar in the corner of the living room.

"And you're not drinking." Arjun ordered.

"Why? What else do I do?" Neha retorted.

"Why? You just gave a to-do list!" Karan said, "I'm going to visit the mountains, wanna join?"

She nodded. "Bhaiya, what will you do?"

"Read comics or watch movies." He looked at the shelf that had his childhood comics nostalgically.

"Rathore sir, will you join us?" Aisha asked.

"In evening maybe, I'll finish some pending work for now and then rest."

"Two bros gonna chill five feet apart 'cause they're not gay! Toodles buddies!" Neha waved at them while they gave her you-are-impossible look.

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At night, everyone came home tired after long day out.

"Anyone wants to play Jenga?" Arjun asked.

"Me!" Neha replied enthusiastically. "Also, this is Truth or Dare Jenga which is even more fun."

"And how is that played?" Sakshi asked.

"You pull out a block, it has two questions, one truth and other dare, select one and do accordingly, until the blocks don't fall." Neha explained and got up to bring the blocks.

"Play at your own risk." Arjun warned as he started helping Neha pile up the blocks in order.

"Let's start. Who goes first?" Neha looked at everyone.

"I!" Arjun said and carefully pulled out a block from the middle.

"Truth or dare?"

"Dare!"

"For a guy, put on makeup. For a girl, wash off your make up."

"This wasn't there before!" Arjun protested.

"Ya, we changed the chits last year 'cause we knew all of them. I'll bring my makeup kit and make you beautiful." Neha said and rushed up to her room.

"Is it not okay if I don't.." Arjun tried protesting, all in vain. Neha brought her kit and sat down like a professional artist. "I'll put on makeup while the game continues."

"Neha it's your turn." Karan said.

"Go for truth." Arjun told.

"Okay," she pulled out a block, "Who is the sexiest person here?" She chuckled, "Of course me!" She said with a hand pointing towards herself. Everyone looked at her amused.