Chapter 73

Dhruv calls me at night, after I go through the net to look for a job for Laila and we come to the conclusion that she should try out teaching nursery students because she loves kids. He tells me about her next date which is tomorrow, which unfortunately also collides with the day Laila is going for her first job interview. Now, knowing this girl, I cannot leave her alone on her own. Or else the interview staff will kick her out in a second. So I came up with a plan. 

"Uh, can we make this a bit early this time?" I ask and squeeze my eyes in anticipation of what his reply would be. 

"Early? But why?" He asks from the caller's end, and clear disappointment reflects in his voice.

"Eh... it's because one of my friends has an interview tomorrow so I have to really go with her. It is really important for her future." An exhale comes from the other side and there is a moment of silence. A silence that s