Chapter 28

Valentine’s Day

When they reached back, there was still time left for the party. They decided to watch something on TV.

“Priya, what do you want to watch?”

“Anything. I can watch anything as long as it is not scary.”

While opening a beer bottle for himself, Viren asked, “Do you want to drink something?”

“A pepsi will do.” He passed her a can.

“Let’s watch ‘The Zoya Factor.’ It is a romcom. You will love it.” Viren was selected from the available collection.

“If you say so.” Priya opened the can with a little force. The drink fizzed. The can was near her face and all the pepsi spilt on her face.

Looking at her Viren started laughing. In between giggles he spoke, “You are scared of ghosts? You look like one.” Hearing this Priya ran toward him but she slipped and fell on the floor with a thud. Seeing this Viren ran to help her but instead, he slipped and fell on Priya. He was lying on top of her. He tucked the strands of hair from her fac