Just a few minutes before seven, Tripti's phone buzzed with a message.
"The car is waiting outside. If you're ready, come down. The driver is waiting for you."
Tripti frowned slightly and typed back, "Where are you?"
Sarvagya's reply was quick. "I'll meet you at the venue. See you soon, sweetheart."
Tripti sighed and typed an Okay before stepping out of her room. She muttered to herself, Venue? What venue? Where exactly are we going?
Before she could dwell on it further, she bumped into Shashank.
Balancing herself quickly, she looked up. "I'm sorry, I didn't see you."
Shashank chuckled. "It's okay. I wasn't paying attention either. Too busy with my phone."
His eyes then moved over her outfit. She was dressed elegantly yet playfully, as if heading to a party or a club. His curiosity piqued. "Going somewhere?"