Jasmine woke up to sound of chirping birds outside. She found Zain next to her bed. He was sleeping with his head lying over his folded hands while sitting on the floor. She sneakingly got up and packed her bag. She noticed him every time he snored. She gently opened the door and closed it behind her. She quickly kept her keys on the table next to the sofa.She looked at the house one last time before leaving.
An hour passed since she had left. Zain woke up slowly. He saw empty bed. The bed wasn't made. The bed sheets still lay on the bed like someone had used it. He got up and started searching for Jasmine. He looked every corner of the house. She wasn't there. He found the spare set of keys of the house. " Does this mean, she left?", he wondered. Suddenly he felt emptiness within him.
He quickly called her number. She didn't pick up. He kept calling her. She still didn't pick up. Then he gave up. He called Tina. "Hi, How are you ?", he said. "I am fine. How is Jasmine ? Did she wake up?", he asked. "She left. I don't know.. I know it's wrong to ask you after what happened yesterday. Did she come to your place ?", he asked. Tina was astonished. " I will talk to her when she come back.", she said. Both knew it was too difficult to speak to her now.
Jasmine was at her cousin's house. Her cousin sister was one amongst few she shared good relationship. She had narrated her woeful story to her sister. "Hmm! But he seemed like a good boy. I liked you with him. I always thought Tina was sensible girl. Are you sure you want to leave the job because of your tiff with your best friend?", her sister asked.
Tina arrived at the work. She found Jasmine and Shweta in deep discussion. The discussion took place for about an hour. She couldn't understand what was going. Shweta arrived with Jasmine and called everyone for meeting. "It's sad news today. One of our talented stylist is leaving us. Jasmine, we wish you all the luck. Thank you for being part of our family. You will be missed.", Shwetha said with pretentious sorrow.
Tina felt pinch in her heart. She felt guilty. Her eyes were welled up with tears. She waited for her turn as Jasmine hugged each and every one. When there was no one around her, she approached her. But Jasmine ignored her and left. She kept calling her name. But she didn't respond. Tina cried silently while she heard soft whispers behind her. She turned behind her to see two of her colleagues staring at her with wide eyes.
(To be continued)
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