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I Held My Breath as Long as I Could
#WritcoStoryPrompt32
Some dreams are meant to come true,. But what do you do when your nightmare comes true? Do run the opposite way or face your fears?
This christmas eve. Neeta just finished her work and ready leave. She have soo many plans for Christmas party which she have to finish by this night. She is waiting outside her office for ola which she booked before she leaves her cabin. It's 8'o clock evening she is waiting on the street, the freezy air touches her soft skin which is perfectly covers with light moisturizer. Delhi's weather is as usual too cold , a little foggy. But Neeta enjoy this weather lights of the street is faded by the smog and its looks like a painting which is beautifully drawn. Neeta lost in this beauty. Suddenly she heard a sound but there is no one on the street. Again she heard the same voice but this time the voice is little clear she heard " help me" again Neeta look around but there is no one. Now the voice coming continuesly " help me please, I m in danger please some one help me" . Neeta try to find that girl who is shouting but she didn't get any one she shouts " is someone there?" but she recive no response. A pin drop silence is flare in the air after a little while that sounds again evoke " help me I m there please help me". This time Neeta solicitude and just run to find that voice but she didn't see anyone. suddenly her phone rang , this is unknown number Neeta frightened 'who is calling me, this number belongs to whome' . She just receive this called and replied with a 'hello' her voice is soo quavering on the other side of the phone there is a male voice he reply with a soft voice " hello mam, I m kaushik you booked a ride may I know from where I will pick you" this voice gave a relax to neeta's heart. She gave him her address and with in a minute ola boy reache to her. Neeta came back to her flat but that voice stricks her mind alot. So many questions running in her mind 'who is that girl? what happens to her? Was she is safe now or she is still in danger?' . A guilt in her heart that she left that girl when she need her what if she is in danger now? what if that girl got and accident and need her help? suddenly someone knock the door. Neeta opens the door in fear. It is Namita .she came to help her for the party night. They both start doing their jobs. After 1 hr they finish all the decorations and food. All the friends arrived nd they both change their cloth and get ready for the party. When party starts everyone enjoying their drink Neeta saw a girl standing in the corner. She look sad. she have bright skin tone. Her blue eyes looks like a sea. beautiful pink lips. Neeta don't even know her and not even invite her for the party but she thought that girl is someones friend or sister. She give her a drink and ask about the reason of sadness but the girl didn't respond. suddenly tears come out of her glittery blue eyes. Neeta hug her and hand her tissue. and then give a bottle of water.

© Geeta shukla