See you again

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(Warning: It's going to be quite long, so make sure to sit down and take your time to read. I wanted to make sure I captured all the emotions of that moment in one go, which is why I haven't divided it into parts.)

Present Day, Birthday-Party.

Devi said, "Hey, sorry, I need to leave early. I have some work."

Devika asked, "Do you have a car?"

Without thinking, Devi replied, "Yes."

"Drop me home, I don't have one."

Devika hugged Sunita, secretly handed her the car keys, and whispered in her ear, "Drop my keys off at my house."

Sunita nodded, and Devi hugged Janvi goodbye. Janvi whispered in her ear, "Take care, Devika is with you. Don't ignore her too much."

Devi nodded.

In the elevator, Devika asked, "So, how's the village?"

"Which village?" Devi blurted out, as she was reading an email on her phone. "Oh, the village? It's just like any other village."

"Okay!"

Devika held Devi's left hand again, and Devi raised her left hand, asking, "You still do this?"

Smiling, Devika said, "Yes, holding hands is happiness for me."

Devi smiled back, but she was feeling awkward inside. Devika asked, "Did you miss me?"

"No!" Devika playfully hit her shoulder, and Devi started laughing.

"Okay, maybe a little."

"Just a little?" Devika teased.

"Fine, I missed you. How could anyone forget you?"

Devi saw the car and opened the door for Devika. After Devika got in, Devi started the car. Devi played Honey Singh's song, and the car was filled with sweet things and some cards from a non-veg biryani restaurant. Devika's eyes noticed everything. Devika turned off the music.

Devika asked, "Are you married?"

"No," Devi didn't say much.

"Why not?"

"I was too busy."

"What are you, the Prime Minister? Did you find someone for marriage? Any boyfriend?"

"No, I don't need a boyfriend. Love is the most boring thing," Devi said, getting irritated.

"ohh....Then let's go out tomorrow if you're free. I'll take a sick leave."

"Lying is wrong, you know. Go, and we will meet ever again."

"What do you mean by 'ever'? Do you think I have time? I'm making adjustments here." Devika warned, as if she would hit her if she didn't come. 

Pretending to be scared, Devi said, "Okay! But Devika, I really don't have time tomorrow."

They reached Devika's house, and Devi got out of the car. Devika said goodbye, and Devi replied with a goodbye too. Devi had a feeling that they would never meet again. She was trying to control her emotions, with tears welling up in her eyes, but she remained silent. She turned her face away, and Devika looked back and asked, "Devi, aren't you going to look back at me?"

Devi wiped her tears, smiled, and turned around to face Devika, who was focused only on the pen. Then Devika ran over and hugged her tightly. 

While hugging Devi, she whispered in her ear, in anger " You could have just said once that you're not homophobic. What was the need to act in front of me? And stop twirling that pink pen around. it doesn't match your formal look. I'll get you another one." (Devika took the pen out, and Devi looked into her eyes.)

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