More than me, Advik was speechless and looked lost at that point. He realised the grave blunder he had committed, seeing Shreya standing there with tears falling away like dew drops from her eyes onto her cheeks. Not knowing what to do. He came closer to me and patted my back, saying – see, I won the bet! I told you I would scare you. Scare you so much that you will s**t in your pants and find it hard to breathe. I will take away the colour from your face! I win… I have won… Wow… Now you have to provide me with a staycation for two days and two nights at the hotel of my choice! He started laughing, and I was still in shock, in fright, not understanding what was happening. What is this Advik up to… Shreya stood there unmoved. I could feel the rise of emotions in her. A wave was growing

