She was totally a cool lady. She had broken the ice, and i started speaking too. The boring bus ride suddenly became very fast. She introduced herself...as Rani, she was a housewife. I spoke a little about myself.. but mostly i was just staring at her. My voice low and mellow. Her smile made my heart race. I felt like holding hands, but reminded myself to be calm.Rani’s husband was a traveling officer, a very hot-shot guy. Hardly stayed at home. Her son was in 1st year of Hostel. So basically she. Is the outbreak under control? Over.”“Negative, Liberty. It is not.”“Meeker, what is your status? Over.“The Mayor has declared a public health emergency. We have ninety-seven in quarantine at the hotel. Active cases being treated in middle school. Flu is hitting the infected hard. We have no antibiotics. Battery low. Shutting down. Out.”“Mable, repeat, our prayers are with you. Tune-in at the top of each hour when you can. Take care. Out.” The Commander blew a kiss as she scribbled something on. Mai apko aabhi nehi batapaungi.Me : Ok chalo, iss sab ke baad, may kud ja kar use baat karungi.Disha (paused with a smile) : Are you serious ?Me (smiled) : Haan. May saaf jake use kahungi ki meri yeh chooti bahen hai, and she really likes you and wanna have some fun with you. (Naughtily smiled)Disha : Oh Mimi didi, you are too good . (Hugs)After it all ended, Asif brought some food and we all sat for the dinner. I was actually great fun, as my hands ware covered with mahendi my man fed me with. ’‘It’s quite kinky, isn’t it.’Sara shrugged and slugged back a Baileys like it was a chilled milkshake.‘Meh. I think a lot of people do it, if I’m being honest.’‘Really?’‘Yeah. You’re just like the most naive person I’ve ever met. But that’s another reason why Gina likes you, because you’re so sweet.’‘Thanks.’‘Welcome.’There was a lull in the conversation while Sara texted Gina with the ‘good news’. I felt like vomiting, but oddly, another part of me felt relief. I adored Gina, and I’d always.