In my little world ( Completed )

CONSEQUENCES OF LOSING

Anjana's narration :
In order to leave the disappointment from the last night, I
decided to open my expenditure book and make few calculations as the financial year has almost come to an end.
One lakh 80 thousand rupees ! All my debts are gone after paying this amount. Is it really me who cleared 4 lakh rupees till now? How did I manage to climb this giant mountain of debts, with a few steps leftover to reach the cliff and jump off in peace ! I wondered. 😀
"Anjoos ! Anjoos !" I heard Shruti calling out my new name which she invented recently.
"What madam ?" I asked her.
" Came to know that Preethi left for Chandigarh" she said looking at her mobile. "Hmm...what can we about it? It's all wasted " I said. 😔
" Now you and pk get ready to face the music !" Laughed Shruti. 😁
" Oh no ! It happened at the heat of moment, we took this impetous decision. Hope Achyuth forgets about the bet " I moaned. 😫
" unrealistic expectations " smirked shruti.
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After 3 days of hectic meetings, project reviews and codes..... I met pavan at the lobby while leaving for hostel. "There's a yoga class being conducted on Saturday which everybody should attend. Don't miss "he said. At a distance I saw Achyuth sir coming towards us. "Ok, I'll be going " I tried to sneak out from there to avoid encounter with him. 🙇
" Hey wait ! Listen you must register to this programme beforehand " said pk blocking my way.
"Fine ! I'll do it. Now let me go" I said.
Pk sensed my anxiety and asked, " what  happened to you all of a sudden ?"
"Achyuth sir is coming dude. He'll ask about the bet if he catches us right now" I whispered.
" Bet ?" laughed pk, " I have been with him and not even once he brought up about the bet in these 4 days. Don't worry he completely forgot " bragged pk. 👲
I certainly didn't believe in Pk's words, and turned my back to look at the central open area to avoid him as he approached us.
My intuition became true eventually, when he stopped nearer to us and asked "Pavan, did you inform everyone ?"
I remained still without facing him. ☺
"Yes sir, all most done." answered pk. " Then, why don't you people come with me ?" asked Achyuth. " Bye pk. I'm leaving" I said hinting pk to get out of my way.
"Are you in a hurry or ignoring me in order to escape from the bet Miss Anjana ?" his conversation blended with sarcasm, made clear that he perfectly remembers about the bet.
" Nothing like that sir " I nodded my head. 😮 "Chalo (come) let's go to radiostation " said Achyuth sir.
Pk's face turned pale and started, "why go for radiostation when you can hear music on phone?" the Same doubt which I had.
" Hmm....to make you people experience the real music while boozing " Achyuth's words came like a storm in a teacup. 😭
" About the bet, we'll plan some other day " pk tried to persuade.
" I booked the table for you people. No more excuses " Achyuth said firmly.
Inspite of cooking up all possible lame stories (headaches, stomachaches, office work, rush hours Thursday, blah,blah....we couldn't escape) 😷
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We reached the so called "Radiostation" pub, Achyuth on his car took our laptop bags with him to make sure we don't flee while coming on Pk's bike.

How do I describe my embarrassment in that pub, dressed up in kurti with messy pleated hair, neon lights and spot lights doing rounds at every corner striking on the face, surrounded by fog mixed with strong scent of alcohol, and the biggest discomfort is to sit right infront of Achyuth ! 😩
"Will you order or do you want me to give the order ?" smirked Achyuth as if we drink regularly.😒
"Your wish " said pk. I looked at pk ," drink my share also!" "Why don't you do that for me. Don't let me break my promise"moaned pk. 😖
"Waste fellow. All this happened because of you! Why did you nod your head without thinking ?" I yelled.😤 "Oy! Even you didn't object. Stop blaming me "said pk.
" Don't act like you are the only holy saints of this country. Both of you have to drink at any cost. I'll give you a discount, instead of a whole bottle, each one of you have a shot. Now please don't ask me what is a shot " said Achyuth.
"I know ! Shot is given in a small glass which is around 30ml " I shared my knowledge.
"Great ! You are not that innocent " said Achyuth raising his eyebrows. 😋
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The bartender came with a tray of 2 glasses and placed it on our table, for which Achyuth paid 2000 rupees taking out of his wallet.
Can't imagine how a 60ml liquid would cost 2k INR. The first most expensive drink of my life...! 😦
"Here comes your challenge. Magic moments green apple vodka " Achyuth placed the two glasses infront of us.
My foot ! Not magic moments, these are tragic moments which I don't want to experience. 😜
Even the background music played " Gimme, Gimme I'm worth it " song as if we were craving for Vodka.😕
"Come on! Swallow it quickly and I bet you'll start enjoying the high" said Achyuth sir. "Sir,no more betting please" said pk joining his hands.
Don't know what all wierd contemptuous looks appeared on my face when I took the glass. 😌
" Sorry nanamma ( grandmother)" said pk closing his eyes. 😑
"Stop " we heard Achyuth sir's words, the moment we lifted our glasses to take the first sip. With a sigh of relief, we placed the glasses back on table.
Achyuth's narration :
"I must tell you a story before you drink" I said.
"Ok sir, whatever you say. We can drink it later " pk responded with bright eyes. 😄
I started," Yesterday Preethi came to our Flat. She asked about Rajesh."
"But Rajesh anna (brother) left to Hyderabad right !" interrupted pk.
" Yeah but he came back today, after he knew about Preethi" I said.
"Why did he come back ? To help in organising her wedding or cry while she happily marries someone else ?" Anjana got irritated. 😬
"He came back not for her marriage, but to plan their marriage" I stated.
"THEIR marraige ?"both of them moved to the edge of their seats. 😦
" Yes. Preeti cancelled her engagement and came back for Rajesh" I revealed the truth.
Both of them looked at each other as usual unable to figure out what they heard. "Are you serious ?" asked anjana eagerly.
" Yes of course. I don't lie for fun" I said. And the next moment what I witnessed is 'OMG'😨 'I can't believe',😰 'How did it happen?' 😱and lot of excitement, hi-fi's and laughs.
"Why didn't you tell us before ?" asked pk.
"What's the fun in losing then ? Now Have shots after this happy news" I said.😏
"What is the need to drink when we have won" shrugged Anjana.
"Sorry kids! Expected that you would celebrate with drinks like the rest of the world" I smirked.😎
"Ok...As a responsible kid we want you to drink and not waste your money" suggested Anjana.
"Yes sir ! You should drink on our victory. We haven't licked it at all" smiled pk. " How can you expect me to celebrate on my own loss ?" I sneered.
"Sir, Forget about the bet and drink in happiness that Rajesh and Preethi reconciled " smiled Anjana.
This time she sounded different, like a matured kid !👯
" Yes sir. You must drink" forced pk placing the glasses infront of me. I didn't drink for a long time and was convinced easily. 😉I took both the shots and gulped one after the other letting out sounds from the burning throat ! 😵