Stand in My Shoes

58. Asking Out

Alex, Riya and others were thrilled about the prom that was going to take place. They were discussing on the dress and make up  they should wear

Alex: It was  my dream to wear an embellished bodycon dress to prom. I should get one as soon as possible. What about you guys?

Riya: I'll wear a red and white party gown and ask him to wear a black tuxedo. Oh he'll be looking dashing in that outfit.

Judith: You are sitting silent for a while. What about you Nila?

Alex: Yeah, What are you and your head student boyfriend planning to wear?

Riya: Well I can guess. Must be a lavender or peach gown. Right?

Nila: He hasn't asked me out yet. I think he's not interested.So I was planning to do so. You guys tell me, how should I?

Alex: This sounds interesting!  I'll tell you. First, you have to buy some flowers. What is his favorite flower?

Nila: Uh...roses maybe?

Alex: Seriously, what kind of girlfriend are you? You don't know your boyfriend's interests?

Nila: Of course I do! His favorite colour is white, he loves to watch sports, especially football. He likes to watch series and movies..like me. He loves to go for trekking and hiking. His favorite actor is Tony Starks and

Alex: Oh...enough enough. I don't need an encyclopedia about him. Ok do one thing, buy some roses and ask him out directly. Don't feel shy, be precise and upto the point. Look into his eyes and ask with confidence. Will you go to the prom with me? Fill those eyes with love and romance. Of course, a little make up will do. Make sure he gets mesmerized and immediately says yes.

Riya: Oh..Alex just slayed it.

Judith: Yeah.

Nila: This sounds so cool. I'm gonna try it.

Alex; All the best and...dont let me down this time. Okay? You know, there is a way of making boys listen to what you say. If you excell in that,  they'll be always drooling behind you. To men, we are always an unsolved mystery. But to us, men are as simple as cake. All we have to do is to keep ourselves mysterious. Am I right?

Susan: I must say you're a badass!

Nila: Indeed!

Riya: Slay it hard! Queen.

That afternoon...

Nila was going towards the supermarket where Sooraj worked. As suggested by Alex, she was carrying a small bouquet of red roses in her bag. She was wearing a white top and black skirt along with a pink shrug. Her heart started pounding on seeing him.

Nila mv: Oh, come on Nila you can do it.

Sooraj was keeping the cans on top of the shelves, standing on a ladder. She went towards him.

Nila: Hey, head student!

Sooraj: Oh hey, when did you..Ahh!

He slipped down from the ladder and she panicked

Nila: Oh! No..are you okay?

Sooraj: Yeah I am. Uh! This damn ladder should be put away in trash!! Uhh!! my leg!!

He got up and kept the ladder in place.

Sooraj: Why are you here? Do you need something?

Nila: Ah...no I just..

Sooraj narrowed his eyes and she started to panic.

Nila: I...came here for buying....pads.

Nila mv: Uhh...ruined it. Alex's gonna screw me!