*Featured story in Wattpad India reading list in horror genre.
* 26 on 20/09/17 in horror.
Rita was about to sleep when Jenny's message popped on her phone's display.
She unlocked her phone and when she saw her message, all colour drained from her f...
On reaching home, Rita switched on her laptop and started searching about suicide case related to her locality.
Few minutes later, she stumble upon a newspaper article which said that a young and newly-married woman named Neha Shankar, allegedly ended her life by jumping from her flat's terrace. The date mentioned was of around six months ago. According to article, police didn't framed anyone for her suicide , but there was speculation that she had became mentally unstable prior to days before her suicide.
On not finding anything more useful about that case, Rita sighed and closed her laptop.
Since, she was not in mood to cook something for her, she decided to order it.
She switched on her tv to kill time as she waited for her food to arrive . Her attention got diverted when her phone buzzed.
It was Raj's message..."Are you as excited as I am for today?"
Oh no! How did I forgot that I was supposed to go out with him today? Rita muttered to herself as she read text.
She checked time on her phone. It was three in the afternoon. She sighed in relief. "Thanks God.. I have still three hours to get ready. I think that will be enough, but main problem is what should I wear?" She wondered.
" I will figure it out later, but before that I should reply him first. " Thinking that she quickly typed.
"Excited about what? To see you? I see you everyday Mr. Nothing to get excited today. 😉😉"...After adding two wink emojis, she sent it.
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In a second, his reply came..."Hmm... someone is finally talking now. Great...see you at six. "
*****
After taking hot shower, she blow dried her hair and sat in front of her closet.
"Now, thats the most difficult task...what should I wear? Only if Jenny was here, she would have surely helped me." She sighed.
Suddenly, an idea strike her. She brought her laptop and called her on Skype.
"Hi Ri! whats up? Wait a minute....You are looking tense. Whats the matter?" asked Jenny.
"I am fine. Actually, I need your help. ". Rita muttered.
"Anything for you sweet heart. Just ask. " Jenny made known.
"Actually....Raj has asked me out today. I even agreed, but now I can't decide what to wear. Since I know you are expert in all these things, I thought to call you. Please help me out. " She pleaded.
"First say that Jenny you are best. No one can replace you." Jenny announced.
Rita rolled her eyes but repeated what Jenny told her.
"Of course, you are best Jenny and obviously no one can replace you in my life...like never ever in million billion years." Rita grinned.
That brought a big smile on Jenny's face.
"Okkayy girl. You have all my attention now. Don't worry when I am here. First show me all the options you have." Jenny said with her expert mode on.
After more than ten minutes of trying and changing various dresses, Jenny didn't got even bit convinced with Rita's collection.
"Dear....you seriously need to think about upgrading your wardrobe...like really how last year fashion are they. " Jenny complained.
"Point noted darling, but I will do that later. What should I wear now? Tell me fast....I am so nervous Jenny." She groaned pacing nervously in room.
"Ideeeaaaa..." Jenny shouted on top her lungs.
"Ri....do you still have that black dress I have given you on your birthday?"
"Yup....one second, let me bring it." She sprinted to other room and quickly came back with a beautiful black dress in her hand.
"Perfect!" Jenny exclaimed. Later, she gave Rita few tips for makeup and hairstyle before finally hanging up.
*******
After spending next half hour in front of mirror, finally when Rita checked her final look she was happy with the results she saw.
The black sequined dress which ended just above her knee, was totally complimenting her figure. Dash of mascara and right amount of kohl was highlighting her eyes, while her hair with soft curls completed her look. She had chose to wear heels which usually she avoided. She wasn't great fan of them. But, sneakers wasn't quite going with her dress.
Last but not least, she sprinkled her favorite perfume and ta..da.....she was ready. She was wondering what would be Raj's reaction on seeing her. Thinking that her lips curved into a smile.
