As I said, when things go right, the fate takes left turn. The fate decided to take a test of Shrey's life. One day, I was with Sreejit on the way to Mankad Gym khana, Mumbai. We had a plan to participate in a cricket tournament and we are here to have an inquiry about the same.
As we reached Marine drive, someone's shadow attracted my eyes. It was Pratusha. She wasn't alone. She was sitting on the esplanade with a guy. He wasn't Shrey. And that too with hand in hand.
"Wait is that Pratusha?" Sreejit asked.
"I think so, wait a minute, who's that? It's not Shrey" I replied.
"I don't know. Call Shrey" he suggested.
"Naah, don't worry, she might be with her friend or her brother." I said.
"Okay… but does a girl kiss her best friend or brother like the way she's doing? Such passionately?"
"I don't know, I never had a best friend"
"Are you sure, not to call Shrey…"
"Let it be. Come lets go" I said.
"What? Are you serious?"
"If she is cheating my brother, I know how to repay her. I have an idea. But right now, lets go" I said and we walked away from them.
At evening, I made a visit to Shrey's shop. He was alone, talking with some customers. I parked my bike near to his and went after him.
"Hey bro, Good evening." I greeted him. He signaled me to get in. He was quiet busy in handling customers. He is good at this. He know how to handle people. After finishing he turned to me.
"Hey buddy, what brings you here?" he asked.
"Nothing, it's been a while since we met" I replied.
"Yeah, almost a week. Actually Victor dada went to his village and I'm the one incharge. So you can imagine…"
"Yeah, I can see that. When will he return?"
"On next Tuesday."
"4 days to go. By the what about Pratusha? How is she?"
"She's good. It's been a week since I've net her too. But don't know how, she is coping up with me. Such an understanding girl friend, don't you think?" he asked and turned to me. I saw some shine in his eyes. The proud, love and respect for her.
"Yup, such an understanding girl" I repeated his last line. I stood up on my feet and walked out of his shop. "Bro, I wan to tell you something. Meet me on Wednesday, when you will get free from this" I said before leaving.