Three men? Is she referring to Sean? Prem? Roland?
"Any names?"
"The card doesn't say but I see happiness, drinking and dining and...oh, my!"
"-what?"
"Something great will strengthen your bond with the man you choose."
"Alright."
She picked the last one, eight hearts. "Don't tell me I will have eight men in my life.."
"Not at all. This symbolises love and commitment. Someone wants to take things to the next level in your relationship."
After the card revelation, I texted Sean to know his whereabouts. It had been over three hours since he left to run his errands and I missed him. After four rings and still no response, I decided to dine in the nearby restaurant.
From the outside, the restaurant was nicely lit with blue and red neon lights. At the entrance, I was greeted by a young smiling hostess who was sharply dressed in a red dress.
"Good evening, welcome to restaurant El Biströ. Will someone else be joining you and where will you like to sit?"
I checked my phone for any messages.
He didn't reply.
"Someone will join me later but for now, I guess it's just me and I'd like a rather private space."
She nodded. "Please, follow me."
The place was packed with every table filled with families and couples either chatting as they enjoyed their food along or spreading warm kisses and affection.
The red and blue lights seemed to illuminate all over the restaurant. The flooring and walls were both wooden designed and the decor screamed more nordic to me. The hostess led me to a terrace. "This is it. A perfect view of the sky as you enjoy your dinner." She said
"Thank you"
True to her words, the terrace had the most stunning views of the town and from there I could easily spot whoever was on the road as well. Soon a waiter arrived. "Would you like to order, Ms?"
"Yes. What would you recommend to a first-timer"
He grinned and spoke. "There is a variety. I could narrow dit own to a few; Tapas, Steak with potatoes, Scrambled eggs with mushrooms or curries chicken brochettes."
"Steak with potatoes will do. And for the drink, I would like a glass of sweet red wine, please."
He scribbled something on a small notepad and walked away leaving me to admire the view. A few selfies away, the mouth-watering food was served. I also took a picture of the food and along with my selfies, sent them to Prem. Seconds after the video call. "Honeymoon mood makes you glow. You alright?" he spoke
"Yup to the second question and nop to the first. I'm not in any honeymoon mood just relaxing a bit. I miss you my rotti."
I noticed the sadness in his look. "Me too daal. Sean said we will be joining you soon. Until then, don't miss me too much."
We talked for a while before he hang up and afterwards, I went on to finish my meal. Sean hadn't called back and I was worried since it was almost 9 pm. I tried phoning him a couple of times and I got nothing but unanswered calls. He is a grown man, Tally. He might still be running his errands.
While gulping down the last drop of the wine, something familiar caught my attention on the road. I stood up to get a better view and I saw Sean who seemed busy typing something on a screen. I grabbed my phone from the table and phoned him but he didn't pick up instead he placed the phone in his pocket pants.
What just happened? Has he been ignoring me all this while?
I seethed inwardly as I left ca a couple of notes on the table and stormed out of the restaurant.
Why is he ignoring my calls?
My mind was clouded with all sorts of thoughts among them judgmental. My heart raced in my chest as I approached the place I had seen him.
Where is he?
A few steps ahead and my fury sprung to life-threatening to break free as my mouth became dry and suddenly words couldn't come out as I watched Sean kissing another woman.
No. It can't be happening again.
I dropped everything on the ground and raced from there as I heard him shout my name. It was too much to bear, my heart couldn't take another blow. Every moment we spent together replayed in my mind and I felt a sharp cutting pain through my heart.
How could you?
Glossary
Aesthetic treatment - facial cleansing, manicures, pedicures, waxing, massage etc
Rotti - a type of bread or chapati/ Indian cuisine
*Prem and Tally use these as their code nicknames.
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Action"Danger is not dangerous when I am with you." Talia's life was perfect until she lost her only brother and days later walked in on her boyfriend with her roommate cheating. Not able to take the betrayal, she finds solace in drinking and crosses path...
