Go fast na Di, Tarun encouraged her. Please na. Road is empty, nothing will happen.
Shyla hesitated and then notched up the speed.
Yipeee went Tarun at the back, standing and spreading his hand.
Bhaiyya had a temper which rarely showed up, but it looked like it was going to pay a visit.
Didi he prayed, slow down please, but grinned watching the two of them.
Shyla was in flow now. Getting into the mood along with Tarun. She sped on the road, getting pretty careless. She accelerated a little more on a dare from Tarun. The scooty bumped around.
She heard the car honk from behind, but she was too engrossed enjoying herself.
The car honked repeatedly.
God these tourists, irritated she turned to look, made a face and moved to the side of the road giving room for the car.
Nandu speed up and go a little ahead and stop, he instructed, his face a mask now.
He turned and watched as Shyla stopped her scooty to have an argument with Tarun. She tightened her duppatta, Ready he heard her call out to Tarun. And then they were off again!!
He got out and stood beside his car, hoping she would see him.
No such luck.
Shyla did not even glance towards him, her hair flying behind her she zoomed right past him.
Tarun who had decided to sit facing the other way and was the one who saw Adrit. He waved and shouted. Adrit bhaiyaa.
Screech bump bump went the scooty as she applied the breaks, Tarun, what?
Bhaiyya, Tarun called again.
Stop teasing Tarun, Dr. A wont be here for another 2 or 3 hours.
But he is standing right there Di.
She turned around. She gasped. It was indeed Dr.A and he was walking towards them.
She hurriedly got off, Tarun did likewise and both stood in attention.
Bhaiyya looks very angry, very very angry, Tarun whispered to her.
Shhhut up Tarun.. but decided to confirm it.
She looked up for a quick glimpse.
Decided it was time examine her toe nails. Which she did with great concentration.
Wow nice shoes thought, as it came into view.
Lock the scooty La, it was not a request, the voice sounded strange.
Adi.. she started.
Just do as I say Shyla.
[FULL NAMES ALWAYS MEANT TROUBLE]
She locked the scooty.
Keys please he said, She dutifully gave it to him.
Get into the car.
Adi listen I have to…
His look suggested he was not going to listen.
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