The Double Jeopardy!

10. Will you be mine?

Romila checked herself in the mirror 54th time. It was 7.15 and still 15 minutes to go.

She didn't want to miss anything as the note said. She put the same accessories as the dress had. Same stilletoes and ofcourse the elegant black gown. She had tied her hair in a french bun with the fringe cuts landing on her side cheeks. With a minimum amount of make up and a side bag she was all set.

She couldn't bear the excitement and strolled from one corner to another.

It was 7.25 p.m. and she went downstairs excitedly, at the same time slowly so as to not mess up her apparel. Grandpa and Granny were not in the house as it was there dinner-out night.

She opened the door exactly at 7.30 and stood there. No one seem to come. She waited impatiently tapping her toes. And there came, a black shiny Rolls Royce. She was stunned. A Rolls Royce. It was her favorite car and wanted to have one before she got married.

And there he came. Savio. Angel word was an understatement for him. Tall, fair as milk and subtle. He was wearing a black tuxedo and brown leather shoes. His hairs were trimmed, as a result his face was more visible. He had tulip carnations in his hand. He came near, and his cologne hit Romila straight in her head. She suddenly felt like a rag picker in front of his elegance and smoothness.

"Carnations for the pretty lady. And thankyou so much for coming!" said Savio.

Romila took the Carnations. "Shall we?" asked Savio and stretched his arm to her. She held it..and proceeded towards the car.

"Is this a dream..or is this really happening with me?" asked Romila. She was a bit shaken from all these. "Wait till you experience the complete evening damsel!" and he winked.

He drove as smooth as butter on the roads of Mumbai. Romila was looking out of the window and suddenly noticed her uncle in another car. He was signalling something. Something like to stop. She was about to say when, Savio held her hand and said, "Am I so uninteresting that you are looking outside? I had asked to spend every single moment with me baby."

Romila swooned over his accent. She forgot about her uncle and looked at him all the time. He held her hand all the time and left as they entered J.W. Marriott.

They got out of the car and proceeded towards the entrance. It had a huge reception and beautiful lights. One of a personnel's came towards Savio and asked, "Sir, I presumme you have a reservation?"

"Yes we have a reservation. Mr Savio D'mello."

"This way sir!" And the person took them to a deluxe suite which was booked prior. Romila was breathing heavily, never leaving Savio's side. Even Savio held her by her waist.

They entered the booked suite and it was stunning. Romila could not believe it. It was magnificient and glamorous. "Did you like it?" asked Savio.

"Loved it. Thankyou!" said Romila.

It was like a penthouse having a huge exceptionally well designed rooms.

It also had a rotating floor in the middle of living room, which had table for two people.

Savio took Romila towards the table and pulled a chair for her. He sat opposite to her and said, "So black dress. It signifies something which is not love."

Romila was shocked. What did it mean then? Oh fuck. She thought. "Wait, then what does it signify?"

"It signifies eternal relation. Passion. Which I have for you since the day I have seen you. I want to spend the rest of my life with you Ms.Romila Basu. Will you be mine?" asked Savio. He was now on his knees.

Romila was stunned. She was actually proposed for marriage from the angelic guy who had taken over her mind since she had seen him. She said, "Yes! Yes! And a thousand Yes's to this eternal passion!" said Romila.

He hugged her tightly and whispered in her ears, "Remember, I had told you there would be something missing in this apparel? It is this." And he took out a beautiful single diamond ring out of his pocket and asked for her hand.

Romila had a tear in her eyes. She stretched her hand and he put the ring. They both hugged each other even tighter this time. She cried, "Thankyou Savio. Thankyou for all this. This is truely unbelievable."

"Don't cry sweetheart. This is not a reason to cry. Always cry when there is a reason to." said Savio.

She was about to say something but was shut by Savio's kiss. He kissed her immensely and picked her up. He walked towards the bedroom, not leaving the kiss and even Romila didn't want him to stop.

He placed her on the bed and untied her hair bun. She unbuttoned his shirt. Savio removed her dress and started kissing all over her body.

He bit on her neckline and she said, "It's the most delicate and favourite part of my body. Don't mess with it." She laughed.

Savio kissed on her lips for a long time and then they both had a steamy love making session.

Romila was exhausted and she lay on the bed with the blanket on and eyes open. Savio nibbled her ear lobes and tickled her.

And then they both fell asleep. Romila had dream that night. Dream of a better future.