Morning arrived as usual. It was warm weather outside. Jasmine was ready for work. She rushed to Zain's room. The door was open. She saw him sleeping on his back and his legs were stretched out of the bed. The bed was too small for him. She felt sorry for his state. She gently knocked on the door. He didn't hear. She knocked again. He didn't hear again. He was sound asleep.
She looked at her watch. It was already past nine and she was late. She called his name. He didn't respond. She was getting irritated. She thought about Shweta Dave - her boss. Shweta was known for her fiery tongue. She had already got twice warning from her for being late. She was not a easy boss whom you could fool. She had to get before her. Her phone vibrated due to message notification. She jolted for a minute thinking it was Shweta. It was her friend Tina. She asked her whether she left. She quickly messaged her back yes.
She rushed towards him. She bent down to nudge him. Before she could do anything, he pulled her close to him. Their face were almost close. She blushed slightly. Her phone vibrated again which pulled her back to reality. "I have to go. I am late.", she said as she tried to release herself from his hold. He smiled. " I won't. I will hold you like this whole day.", he teased her. "Please Zain, you know how Shweta is. I need to get there soon before her.", she argued.
He released her. "Fine, I leave you today. But not tonight.", he joked. She rushed towards the main door not before turning back to tell him, " Ha ha very funny. Before you leave for work, can you throw that paper box ? Usha Tai will come to know. Throw it discreetly." He nodded. There was small bang of main door confirming she had left.
Zain woke up lazily. He stretched his hands and legs. He freshened himself and tiptoed downstairs with white cover containing the paper box. He found a large garbage bin which was brown coloured barrel outside the building. There was no one outside. He threw it after making sure no one was looking. He rushed inside and was almost about to climb the stairs when he heard Tai calling his name. He froze.
"How was your stay yesterday? Everything was good? ", she asked. He was relieved. He turned back to her and said, "It was great, Tai. But the gas cylinder is empty. If you can help us get one cylinder.", he said. Tai stared at him as if he had asked her one of her kidneys. "Ok! I will get you one this time as per our terms and conditions. But next time you get it.", she said sternly. He nodded his head and rushed towards his flat. He sighed as soon as he closed the door.
(To be continued)
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