The Clock Strucks Danger

Inked forever

Lunatic lover strikes again..

Tattoos are a wonderful way to show your love to your beloved. Would you permanently ink yourself for the sake for your lover?

"Are you sure you want to do this, Celia?" Jenna asked apprehensively studying her friend's pretty face.

"I love him and this is the least I can do for Joseph. Moreover, he is my fiancé. I am going to marry him. This will be a nice surprise to him," Celia replied seriously and went back to her laptop. She was searching the net for tattoo designs but till now she hadn't discovered one that would be romantic enough for her hot shot lawyer boyfriend, Joseph. Jenna shook her head.

Surprising your love was one thing but tattooing their name on your hand? Jenna wasn't so sure of that. According to her, a bouquet and an expensive present would suffice but what would she know. She was still nursing her heart back to recovery after her painful divorce from Rohanara, Celia's brother and her ex -husband. He was a bastard but she had given her all to him, he was that charming.

"How do you think this looks like? I could get a small delicate one right on my wrist. Do you think it would look good?" Celia was pointing at the screen excitedly and this broke Jenna's nostalgic train of thought.

"Uh, what is that supposed to be?" She peered at the screen too.

"That's a dream catcher. It looks beautiful and its so exotic, I am thinking I would ink his name beneath it to show that he is the man of my dreams." Celia beamed.

"That's extremely cheesy but if you have made your mind, then by all means please go for it!" Jenna smiled.

Celia hastily took out her phone and began scrolling through her contacts.

"I'll let Dominique know I'll pay his tattoo parlour a visit soon!"

Dominique, Celia's college friend, had an artsy tattoo parlour, his own start up, at the end of the 2nd downtown alley. It sounds shady but it was a trendy place with many hipsters and teenagers making rounds to get their tattoos done from him. He was a good artist, a man of infinite patience and high creativity. The designs were extremely unusual, often cryptic too and that's what brought to him more customers. Needless to say, business was good and Dominique was busy happy and satisfied.

She called him. He was busy.

"Hello? It's Cel here. Can I pay a round to your parlour, say, at night? I may be a little late but I'll be there by closing time. Please say, you will tend to me. This tattoo is very important for me! Text me confirming this" Celia chirped into phone.

Two hours later, she received a text from him.

Always welcome, Celia. I am happy you finally decided to get a tattoo. Come anytime, I'll be sleeping at the parlour today. Awaiting your appearance! Xoxo.

A little before the closing time, the Tibetan bells jingled from the door of the little parlour signalling a new customer. Dominique smiled.

"I am so sorry, I am late!" Celia gushed as she tumbled in through the door. She had a magazine in one hand and a cupcake in another.

Dominique looked at her. She was a gorgeous woman with soft homely features and a innocent face. She didn't know how much she effected him and in some way, it made her look all the more alluring. Today, she was wearing a brown cardigan which matched the different shades of brown of her hair and jeans which hugged her shapely calves tightly.

"You are just in time. Today was slow day, not many junkies came in. Do you like to have something? I can order" Dominique offered her a seat. She plopped down and wiggled around.

"Damn that's a nice couch, Dom! Neat place." She grinned. She looked cute while doing that. His heart skipped a beat.

"Then, let's get to work. I'll open the new pack of needles. Shall I bring you the design catalogue?" He asked.

"No. I have printed this out," she fished out a copy of the dream catcher design and handed it over to him, "I want the exact same thing, right on my wrist." She tapped the paper.

Dominique nodded and studied the design. It was intricate but beautiful. It would look elegant on her hand.

"I can do that. Do you the tattoo to be done in black or shall I use reds too?"

"Oh, red would be perfect for one little detail I have in mind" Celia smiled dreamily and Dominique looked at her in amusement.

"What's that, may I ask?"

"I'll tell you later. Don't worry, its not included with the dream catcher."

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To be continued.

I am sorry to leave this story at this point, but the second part will be updated soon probably today or tomorrow.

This author's notes is not related to this particular book but I just wanted to share something. One of my friends in Facebook suggested that I must try writing longer stories. I have been nursing an idea for several months now so I saw that as a perfect excuse to finally publish it on Wattpad.

Yes, I am writing a new book. And no, it has nothing to do with insane or creepy people. In fact, its going to be filled with friendly banter and humor and teen love. So, if you are interested please give it a read.

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The book is currently titled "School of Hunks". You will find it below my works if you click on my profile.

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