Innocence

 It is the dawn of January. Tripti is standing at the entrance of her hostel. She was continuously rubbing her palms to keep them warm. She is trying to keep herself warm with a woollen pashmina shawl that she has placed around her.  She is shivering, her hands are numb and her teeth are chattering. It's not only the temperature that is making her feel like this. It has the reason that is why she is here.

It has a reason that's why she is looking here and there. It's quite everywhere, Up above her the sky look beautiful. The moon continues to glow, just like it did every night. All of a sudden there's a pat over her head. She pulls herself back. The next moment she recovers her, she isn't able to trace the reflection. She is scared to be here in an isolated place. But she is overcoming her fears and going ahead. She is looking here and there in search for someone as if she is waiting for someone. Some seconds pass. She still hasn't found the one she was looking for. 

Unable to wait anymore she slides her hand in the pocket, she takes out her phone and dials a number. She is not breathing heavily.

Somehow manages to speak and said... Where are you??

The voice in her ears says 'Behind you'.  

She isn't scared anymore. A part of her wants to rush to him. The other part is still trying to get hold of her physical situation. He doesn't say anything just simply walked a few steps ahead.

Hmmm.. Hmmm
Hmmm.. Hmmm

She walks slowly towards him, then she increases her pace. He calls her name. Then with a nod he signals him to come to his arms. Tripti took her arms affectionately around him. Her eyes closed. He senses her quivering body. He rubs her back and tries to calm her down.

The color of the sky in that direction is transforming from black to red. It must be east the sun is above the rise. A brand new day is about to begin.

Hmmm.. Hmmm
Hmmm.. Hmmm

Then all of a sudden, she wakes up to the horrible sound of the alarm set on her phone.