Preeti was in a dilemma standing over there looking at him. The position in which Rajesh lay exposed she could not go near him and shake him. She called out by his name once, twice and on the third count Rajesh opened his eyes to see a scintillating Preeti standing in front of him. She looked different. She had changed. Her face was flushed, her eyes shinning, her cheeks red, her lips pouting. He felt enchanted to see her.

Pulling the blanket and covering up his bare leg he patted the empty space on the bed signaling her to sit. Preeti sat at the edge of the bed and handed him the cup of coffee. Rajesh sitting up on the bed took the cup of coffee from her.