Man! Those words kept on flashing on her mind and she even had a terrible headache that night. She was thinking of how it all had started. How John used to complement her. How much she liked him, the way he talked, his voice, and his looks though not so killing, she loved them! He was well, not at par with her, when they walked together. In spite of that, she liked him. Because he was so very honest! So very caring! He did care about little things… like “Jenny dear go safely” his “achcha ’ God! She almost felt like on seventh heaven and even the way he addressed, “ Jenny”. After his “kiss on hers” and of course, his flirts and even his “baby”. God! They were definitely killing!

Jenny was simple, emotional and much protected girl. She never opened up herself even on such topics. She did get a handful of proposals by now. And you guessed right! All were rejected! Probably, because she was too limited to herself. But it was John who made her get personal with him and she felt passionate about him, too!

And tonight was a last night or a few hours, maybe a few minutes before.. She could not recall. When it was all over! Could she ever get over with it? With tears all over. Jenny cried like hell. But one thing was for sure! Jenny had one quality, probably her brightest asset! Her positives… her beliefs in God! Her HOPES….

Acceptance, that tomorrow will be a new day. With fresh hopes and something for ‘her' at least. She said a little prayer. When she ended it, felt a bit peaceful. And after a few minutes. She felt she couldn’t concentrate. It was John..again. Jenny saw her cell phone and she cursed it. Deleted a few of his messages and was still pondering… when she heard a knock at her doors. Knock, knock!

Chapter 27

“Jenny didi, aapko bhabi ji, bulaa rahi hain, uath jaeyey ’ servant knocks again.

Jenny now realised that it was the nights end and she had other responsibilities, too. She could just utter haan and the servant went away. She uttered a thanks giving prayer to God, to give her courage, and a little patience. And yes, the great acceptance. As she needed them all! Jenny washed her face, brushed her teeth. And she tried to show ‘happy’. But Jenny knew somewhere, deep down that she could not pretend. Anyways, all set, she gave a fake smile and prayed to forget that fake John! (Really?).

She descended downstairs to her drawing room. Luckily, her bro, Oliver was out, as usual and dad was out for his work. She felt okay. As she was in her ‘comfort-zone’ with her family around.

Good morning, beta, mom.

“Morning, mama” and Jenny broke down.

Sobs…

As she could never hide anything from her mom. And this was her first time when she had done it so horribly and she was feeling very guilty! When she saw her mom, Jenny broke up.