Sun rays gleamed through the window. It was 9 in the morning, and Romila was still sleeping. She woke up to the sound of traffic which was because of the main road near her house.
She searched her phone to see the time. But she noticed there was a text message and a missed call.
By then, she had completely forgotten about what happened the day before. If not forgotten, she assumed it to be too extreme to be real.
She saw the missed call. It was from Savio. Suddenly all her sleep went fot a toss and she sat upright on her bed. She then opened the text message which was again from Savio..it said,
"Hey I tried calling you. But I guess you are still sleeping. Good morning dear. When you wake up, can you call me? I have something I want to ask you. Really important! :)"
Romila cursed herself for not picking up his call. She thought what would he think about her? She sleeps till late. And doesn't pickup even when the phone has the loudest vibrations. What an idiot!
She involuntarily without any second thoughts called on Savio's number. He didn't pick up the call. She called several times. But he didn't pick up.
Romila started regretting why did she miss his call. He must be upset and thats why he is not reverting. And now how can she know what is the important thing?
She decided to dress up and visit his place. As she was dressing up, she peeped through her window to look at his window. It was airy in the morning so the curtains of his house weren't stable. She saw a glimpse of him and a woman. Short woman. Romila was all of a sudden curious. She knew he stayed alone. Then who is this woman?
She then thought she was actually interfering in someone's personal matters. She closed her windows and went downstairs.
"Goodmorning Romila..did you sleep well?" asked Romila's Grandpa.
"Ya grandpa. Where is granny?" asked Romila searching for something to eat. "She is out in the market."
"Even I am leaving. I need to go to the garage." said Grandpa.
"Okay. I'll be at home only!" said Romila.
She had changed her mind about visiting Savio's house. She didn't want to seem desparate and also she had a lot of pending work to complete. She started working on her laptop when the doorbell rang.
She sprung up and opened the door and almost stopped breathing.
"Hey Romila. Mind if I come in?" asked Savio.
She regained her senses and stammered, "Y-yes of-fcourse."
He came in and sat on the sofa. She asked, "Do you need anything? Water or any beverages?"
"No thankyou. But see, I have brought some food and alcohol. Lets have a date. As in here as in this very room!" said Savio.
Romila couldn't apprehend what he was saying. She quite heard him but unheard him. "A date? Here? At 10 in the morning?"
"Yes. And there's no particular time for date. It can be anytime. Also a Date as in a time to know each other well. So do we require a certain time for knowing each other?" asked Savio.
Romila was dancing in her head. She never assumed Savio would be so intriguing and fun. She said, "Okay. Cool. Give me the food, I'll remove it in a dish."
Savio held her hand and said, "No Romila. I'll do it. Just show me the way to kitchen. I am the man in this date and you are the lady in power. So just order Madame!" And he winked.
Romila smiled and gestured him about the kitchen. She sat on the sofa actually analysing if she was dreaming. She didn't know it was a nightmare.
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The Double Jeopardy!
Mystery / Thriller"This is the most awaited moment of my life sweetheart. Thanks for everything." She said as she blew the last wedding cake candle. There was no one except her and Savio. He said, "Yeah. Even mine." And snapped her against the wall. Romila Basu was a...
