Deepu's POV:
I felt bad rejecting Vijay's invitation for his movie premiere but I had no choice left.
Later that night, I reached home after a hectic shift & dumped empty utensils into washbasin after eating my dinner. I was relaxing on my couch going through a medical journal ,when there is a knock at my door.
Usually I don't have any visitors, that to never in the nights. I wondered who might be the person at the door step.
With a little hesitation, I opened the door & got startled & started screaming ( Ahhhhh.....). In return the person opposite to me also started screaming ( Ahhhh.....)
He looks like some psycho killer shown in thriller movies who is well built, 6 ft tall with good physique covered his identity by a hoody & scarf.
He immediately palmed my mouth suppressing my scream & entered inside the house locking the door.
Fear in me started to rise at its peak.
I lifted my knee to attack his groin but stopped in the midway realising that the psycho killer is none but my friend Vijay.
"Ushhh.. Don't scream & make ur neighbours alert. Its me Vijay " he said removing his hoodie & scarf.
But wait a second what is he doing here at this time , how did he get my address, most importantly why did he screamed on seeing me. Many questions started running in my mind.
" Why did u scream on seeing me? " I asked vijay who is still looking at me with wide eyes as if seeing a ghost.
He got startled & started laughing holding his stomach & said " u looks like a ghost👻... I thought to suprise u but in return I got scared looking at u in this attire " he said controlling his laughter.
I checked myself in the mirror & then realised that I had my homemade curd & haldi face pack on my face. I really looked like a ghost👻, but I don't want to accept it. I can hear his giggling from living room.
" U looked like a psycho killer " I taunted him while wiping my face.
I settled beside him on the couch. There was complete silence in the room before we both bursted into laughter.
I can say , after a longtime I laughed my heart out. Our laughing session continued for about 10 min.
" By the way ,what's the reason for ur surprise visit & how did u get my address " I asked vijay who is still laughing.
"Leave those queries for later. First tell me what's with u & face pack. U looked damn scary.." Vijay asked giggling which irked me.
" Its all bcz of this stupid city. Lots of pollution & traffic nothing else. My skin lost its life . So I decided to pamper it.." I said with irritation.
" I agree with u ,but there is lot in Hyderabad apart from pollution & traffic . U should explore it " Vijay argued.
" No thanks... Neither I had time nor interest to explore it. I am good with hospital & home. The more we explore , the more we get exposed to pollution " I stated offering him water.
He waved his hand cutting off this topic & asked " I am damn hungry. What's for dinner ? "
I bit my tongue & said " Actually nothing left & I ate my dinner. "
" Ouch...it hurts " he said dramatically.
"Tell me what u want to eat, I will cook it quickly " I said entering the kitchen.
" Anything u wish to feed me " he said inspecting my small home.
" U ok with maggi..." I asked him as I was not in a mood to cook heavy.
He nodded & entered the only bedroom I had & started inspecting it.
I like to keep everything organised. There is a book shelf beside my bed.
" Yaar.. ur entire shelf is filled with medical books. Don't u get bored of reading them. " He asked while entering into kitchen.
" They are more interesting & useful than those stupid novels which people reads. I hate reading novels. Its just time waste " I said casually shrugging shoulders.
" I thought usually girls like reading romantic novels " he asked suprised.
" I am not that ordinary girl u know " I said dusting my imaginary collars & handed him the maggi bowl.
" Deepu.. u had a nice house. Simple ,cozy with homely feels " He said genuinely munching his maggi.
I hmmed. His face dropped seeing his movie premiere invitation lying on the table in front of him.
I know he is upset with me that I rejected his invitation for his movie premiere. I felt I should apologise once again.
"Vijay I am really sorry for not attending ur movie premiere. "
" Don't be sorry Deepu.... I am going to watch my movie with u only that tooo
before premiere " Vijay said casually dumping empty maggi bowl into washbasin.
My eyes got bulged listening his words. He smirked at me seeing my reaction & went into my bedroom.
He returned with 2 blankets & 2 pillows.' What is he going to do now? '
I thought.
" Come lets go " he said holding my wrist.
" But where? " I asked puzzled.
He didn't respond but started dragging me out. I realised that I was in my pyjamas.
" Wait..Atleast let me change " I said & he released his hold on my wrist stating " only 5 mins come fast. "
I quickly changed into a decent kurthi & leggings , collected my phone & followed him.
He dumped those blankets & pillows in the back seat of the car & started the car.
" Where r we going vijay ? What's the need of those stuff ?" I asked pointing the blankets & pillows in back seat.
" TRUST ME Deepu... I am going to change ur opinion on this city " He stated & continued driving.
I know I am not going to get answers to my queries, so I kept mum.
'Do I really TRUST HIM ,that I am going with him in the middle of night without knowing the destination ' I thought.
' of course u idiot..He is ur friend not a stranger. U can trust him ' my brain replied giving me little confidence.
' only friends..... nothing more than that ??!' my heart raised a question making me & my brain to glare at it.