“Hey – I was shouting at the top of my lungs back there..were you trying to avoid me?” she asked with a playful grin.
“Hey Hi..No not at all. What a pleasant surprise. I did not expect to run into an acquaintance tonight. How have you been?” I said, trying to maintain my cool.
“ACQUAINTANCE? I thought we were more than that. Wow – you know how to take the wind out of an exciting moment” She uttered with some disappointment.
“You know what I mean. Of course we are friends. It has just been so long and we were not in touch. So what are you upto?” I tried to control the damage.
“I am working at _________. But good to know you agree that we are friends. Else I would have to think that you used to talk to me only to stare are my feet.” She chuckled with a sense of triumph.
“What? Umm..Sorry?” Not much came out from my mouth as I was thinking – What had just happened? I was so careful. Why did she not say something earlier. This is awkward.
“Oh we both know, you just adore my feet. Now do not pretend otherwise. Anyway, I am very bored these days. Let’s catch up soon. I will drop you a text.” She said casually without giving me time to defend myself.
“Oh ok. Sure. C ya”. That is all I could say after the sudden embarrassment.
She turned and walked away. She had this sparkle in her eye. Something was different. I would soon know that a lot was different.
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Three days later, I got a text from her at 6 PM in the evening. It read – “Hey. Come to house number ____, Block C, Defence Colony. You have 45 minutes. Don’t be late”.
45 minutes? Is this a joke? Who does she think she is? Does she think that I am here at her beck and call. This is no way to schedule a hang out. Though I was slightly irritated by this sudden and weird text, something in me wanted to run and reach her place within the time prescribed. Something in my head wanted to take her words as a serious command. And against my better judgment I texted her back –“ Will be there in 45.”.
I reached her place and rang the bell. It was a posh house with quite a classy outdoor décor. She must be loaded – I thought. However, I tried to plan how I am going to spend the time with her. In a hurry, I had forgotten to ask her if anyone else was joining us or what exactly was the plan.
The door opened. There she was in all her glory. She was wearing a pink tank top and a purple pair of shorts. Her hair were tied in a pony tail and she had these cute slippers on her feet. I could not have decided if she was more cute than sexy.
“Hey, do you want to come in or keep checking me out at the doorsteps?” She asked with a playful smile.
“What? I think you are mistaken about your looks. You are not that pretty that every man will ogle at you” I hoped that this banter will stop the awkward comments from her side.
She giggled and gestured me towards what seemed to be a living room. I walked in. The house seemed to be empty. It was a sophisticated living space with modern furniture, dim lights and tall glass windows.