The Date

Nail’s done, hair done, clothes manages to hide the extra kilos. Panicky Mum shouting please make sure you get this one we really want you out of the house by next year.  Grim looking dad looking expectantly “Sweetie no pressure just don’t be yourself”.  Best Friend who is five years younger on Whatsapp, “I am really looking forward to be your bride’s maid so please get hooked up no matter what please don’t screw up this time or else screw you I am taking the plunge first”.  Best friend who is pregnant ping’s on FB, “Seems like you are the last one left to walk down the aisle is there any hope for you now?” A completely nervous and hopeless Stacy thinks where in the evolution process did I go wrong?  She was running terribly late if she would catch a bus then it would be really crowded then she would sweat like a fat pig, this would mean end of the date even before it started. Her cheeks flushed on this thought and she stops a rickshaw.  When the Dominos comes in view the rickshaw driver stops. She removes a 100 rupee note to pay the driver, frowning he says no change please provide the change madam. She goes to fetch change and her heals get stuck in a pothole and her shoe breaks. Her nervousness   has changed into anxiety attack, she goes to the nearest cobbler and asks to stitch the shoes and collects change from him. After paying both the driver and cobbler she enters Dominos.

His pants were always getting tighter and tighter the bear belly was turning flabbier and flabbier.  Without specks he was totally blinded after putting it on suddenly the world turned into focus. He knew all the chicks he ever dated just used him for his money or his intelligence. He never got any girl who liked him minus the money and favours. All he ever thought was video games, food and sci-fi movies. His relation’s never lasted more than a date or two. Girls went out with him because he had repaired their lappy’s or paid their bills. He was going in for this date because his Mum believed that Aunt Mildred had found the perfect match for him. He totally suspected that but there was no harm in trying. On Skype Aunt Mildred suggested wearing the pink shirt his mom gave him last Christmas. Since he did not want to offend them he obediently obliged. Feeling odd he drove his car towards Dominos. In the parking lot from behind one lady was reversing, she dashed into his car. Kevin came out he could never shout at females he use to become really nervous in front of them. Looking at the damage this lady had done still he did not have enough courage to confront her. Lady apologised and left Kevin dumb founded staring at the scratch. Kevin was really devastated as this repair would burn a hole into his pocket. Thinking all about his loss he enters Dominos.

The world was a different place when they stepped out from the restaurant. Hand in hand, Kevin’s eyes were twinkling while a sparkling smile was lingering on Stacy's face. They both felt complete with each other. It looked like they were two half’s who have become whole.