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She is differently happy today. It seems she wants to tell me something. and I am asking- What? But she is taking her sweet time. I hear her turning the pages of newspaper. Then she speaks up.
"Shillang!" And after a moment of silence she adds, "Your promise to me about that boozing thing...."
"Hmm...."
"I want to set you free from that promise."
"What?" For a moment, I cannot figure out the context. But, still, I am happy. I again hear the sound of newspaper again.
She says, "You kept your promise for the past seven months. I'm sure alcohol wont turn you bad."
I doubt that's the only reason and ask her again, "Are you sure? Is this the only reason?"
Mischievously she reveals the whole truth. She reads out an article from the newspaper which describes the various positive aspects of limited alcohol intake. It also says that a couple can make their romantic moments special with a glass of champagne.
I am smiling.
She says, "I resect you for keeping your promise to me till the day I ask you to break it."
I don't say anything, but I smile. I am feeling nice about this.
She says, "It's been a long time for you. Do you feel like enjoying a drink with your friend tonight?"
"No."
"Why?"
"Haha....Well, not tonight." I am laughing. "I am glad that you are setting me free from this promise and I am happier that I could keep it. I only booze in order to give company to my friends. Maybe the next time they want me to, I will be able to drink with them. I am in no hurry, though."
She says she feels so comfortable with my last line.
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