Help! I'm In Love With A Liar

After that last incident of pizza delivery, Wang skipped no opportunity to remind me of his presence. Every now and then, I would spot his car crossing me. Once, on the way to college, an unforeseen rain shower started and we all darted towards the nearby shop for shelter. Instantaneously, Wang approached us in his "Fratelli" and all my friends seated themselves inside, overlooking my reluctance. I was standing motionless and finally after much bidding, seated inside. I sat on the front seat which was instinctively, left vacant for me.

He had gradually befriended my friends and they started compelling me to mend terms with him.

"He is not such a bad guy," said one.

"It's just one mistake. Why can't you just forgive him," budged the other.

"He is so sweet and is trying so hard to please you," said the third one.

Finally, the day approached. It was my birthday. I love to call it the day when my parents were blessed with my presence.

My birthday began with a grand surprise by my house-mates and then by my college friends. It was already late in the evening and nearly everybody had called up, besides Wang. I was desperately waiting for his call, but he did not call up. By this time, he obviously had my number which he had attained from my mindless friends.

So, at around 8 pm, we all started to get ready, in best of our dresses. I and eight of my girlfriends had planned to go to a masquerade party, being hosted in one of the best hotels of the city. We had officially taken the permission of our land lady to stay out, till late night for my birthday. This was meant to be, the most awaited event of the town, where strangers met, danced together and departed the venue. The only rule that prevailed was that we should not reveal our faces by unmasking ourselves.

High heels, hot dresses, glossy lips and we were ready to paint the town red. We purchased the passes and entered the venue with our masks on. It was a majestic chamber and we could not help, starring at it wide mouthed. The white French windows, exuberant chandeliers and red flowers created a vintage look. The ambiance provided a mirage of a different era, all together.