The Big Day
I woke up as usual, freshened up, and began watching T.V for about two hours. I subsequently showed apathy to a lot of things and intended to skip today's date and go to the theater where I had booked two tickets (buy one, get one free offer). Time started slipping away, and the time had come- 4 'o clock. I dressed up and headed to the Leela Palace. I wore a blue suit and a white shirt inside and a matching pant. Not only that, but I looked like a rip-off (copy) of James Bond. I stood at the entrance waiting for Varsha. I just took a quick peek inside and found Ajay sitting in the above floor anticipating for the date.
Not only that, but I had second thoughts. Do I just abscond? Or shall I stay? God help me. A black sedan, Audi perhaps, parked beside me on the road. The door opened and there came Varsha. She alighted, and bid a goodbye to her father. He looked from Varsha to me and gave a disappointing look and road off. THAT BASTARD. I know I shouldn't say that but… I can't help it.
"Hey" I said.
"Hey. How are you." She said as if we were really in relationship. I just had a thought at the back of my head that if she were a man, I would literally beat her up.
"Yeah, just fine." I said and murmured, "up until now"
"Let's go."
"Let's wait for Esha."
"I'll wait for her. You go upstairs and accompany him"
I did what as she ordered. I went upstairs and stood at a distance, unnoticeably. A few moments of contemplating, I decided to go. I went up to him. He was lost in his own world. What a fool.
"Hey Ajay." I spoke
He looked at me and sprang up from his chair.
"Hi. Did not notice you. Sorry. Take a seat." I sat down.
"So, the big day that you've been waiting for. How is it?"
"Very tense. Where's Varsha?"
"Yet to come. Umm…, by the way, how long have you known Esha?"
"Quite a wile now. Three years I reckon"
I nodded, "I just hope for the best of you two."
"I hope the same for you as well."
We fell silent as time passed. I squirmed and waited for her, and so did he.
After a long moment of silence, I heard footsteps of high heels. Ajay gazed in awe. I turned around and saw two heavenly nymphs walking towards us. Esha wore a red designer cloth (what it seemed to me), with love red lipstick, and Varsha seemed as beautiful as her. No wonder the entire crowd shifted their attention to them. They took their seats and the hearts of everyone present there. Their glamorous presence would certainly pierce a man's heart.
"Hi Arun. Nice to meet you," said Esha
"Nice to meet you, too." I replied
"I've got to say" Commented Ajay, "You both look really beautiful, just like Apsaras".
"Yeah" I had to agree.
"I did not know that you too were in a relationship." Said Ajay
"Me nether" I replied with a small sigh
Esha and Ajay looked at me with puzzled faces.
"I was very recently proposed by my darling here" said Varsha
I looked at her. 'What the hell are you talking, girl.' I said through my expression.
"Aww. That's so sweet. We should definitely go on many dates like this"
Firstly, finish this date, then think of future. Dumbo.
Later we ordered Tomato Mozzarella, Mazze platter, Paley Benazeer and Malabar Fried prawns.
We kept eating, chatting, sipping wine, Ajay was in love and I felt out of place in a colossal hotel. We kept having nice talks and time just passed by, not waiting for anybody. At one point of time Ajay asked me about future plans with our relationship and I replied with the least convincing 'Yeah', that anyone could judge me as under confidence.
Overall, the date went well flawlessly. Esha kept asking us about our next double date, and I was waiting for this to end. Well, past is. I was tired and still there was that film I booked. It was in high demand, I wanted to see it at all cost. We stood on the footpath and bid them goodbye. I got out my bike and offered varsha a ride home.
"OH, right. I almost forgot. I got a film to watch" I flinched.
"Great" said Varsha. She seemed to have enjoyed my company in the date.
"By the way, would you like to come with me to the theater?" I said boldly
"Are you asking me out?" she said with a wide smile that seemed to tease me.
"Alright then, I'll go alone" I said, repenting to even offer her.
"No, hold on. I was kidding. I'm sorry if I hurt you"
That day we went to the theater and watched an amazing movie. The theater had very few audiences because it was the third week of that movie. We were sitting on the sofa seats at the top row. During the second half, she accidentally kept her hand on mine. But I just let her be and not spoil the moment. But I did not want to continue this. I was not ready for a relationship.
Half-an-hour later, the film reached its climax and the credits began flowing on the screen. People were sluggishly moving out. We were seated at our places. She was very exhausted. She gently placed her head on my shoulder. I could feel her breathing. I could smell her fragrance. Rose beauty. She looked up at me. At that exact moment, our faces were two inches apart. We exchanged our breaths. She came a bit closer. Our lips were an inch apart. But I just looked away before anything happened. She backed. I was not ready for a relationship. She sure is cute. But she has a better choice. I didn't accept any feelings. It was about 11:30 pm. I dropped her at her house. I saw her waving her hand gesturing a ′Goodbye'. Furthermore, I headed home and retired for the day.
The End