Shadows

.2.

Once something interests you, you just feel like continuing writing on it. 😄

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"Words in double quotes" - Talking.

'Words in single quotes' - Thoughts

Chapter 2 - Seeping Closeness

"And done!" she rubbed the sweat off her forehead. "Maa, I've finished washing the dishes."

"That's great beta. Can you make a cup of tea for Baba? I'm busy washing clothes."

"But Maa, it's almost 5 pm."

"And?"

Ragini put her hands on her hips and pouted. "Maa, how could you forget!?"

"Eh?" Shramishtha racked her brain to think of the reason. She smacked herself when she recalled the obvious. "Fine fine. You can go on your so called "nature walk"."

"Evening walk, mother. Evening walk." 😑

"Yeah, that's what I meant. But making tea won't take long."

"You don't understand mother. It takes about half an hour to get to the park. And if I'm late, I know for sure that some of those old couples are gonna steal my favorite place!"

"Aw come on. It won't take much time. I'm sure you can help out your elderly mother."

'Elderly? Doesn't she always claim she can still give those young models a run for their money with her so called power of youth?' Ragini's eye twitched in irritation. She grit her teeth, but in the end, sighed in resignation. 'I guess I'll make it. Ugh! But that's the last chore for today.'

#6:30 pm#

"I can't believe she made me late!" Ragini mumbled to herself. "Make tea she says. But then, she tells me to bring back the clothes that were there on the terrace. Then this, and that. Ugh!" Ragini shouted in frustration.

However, she knew only she was to be blamed for her complecance. Wasn't it her fault that she couldn't say a simple 'no'. It wasn't that she hated helping out. It's just that she wanted at least some time for herself. Why couldn't they understand?

Ragini didn't bother hoping that her seat was empty. She knew she was beyond late. However, to her surprise, as she neared the place, she found the bench empty.

The bench was, but it didn't mean there wasn't anyone there.

She noted the silhouette of a person standing near it. A figure she knew was the guy from the previous day.

Thinking it was occupied, she was about to leave when he waved at her.

"Hey! Over here!"

Ragini looked to her left and to her right. She blinked in bewilderment and pointed at herself. "M-me?"

"No the ghost behind you."

"What!?"

"Hahaha...no no. Of course I meant you. Come over! I kept the seat for you."

Ragini flushed in embarrassment. She knew the guy was probably smirking at her. Nevertheless, she walked with slow steps and approached him. "Um...thanks. You shouldn't have done that though. It was too much to ask."

"Nah. It's alright. After all, it seems to be your favorite place."

"Eh? How did you know?"

He shrugged. "You always come and sit in this spot." he replied.