The Invitation
Summary - Daya's thoughts when he receives Shreya's Engagement Invitation.
White had never particularly been his favourite colour anyway but today it made him feel particularly sick. It seemed too bright and cheerful.
The shiny, pearly white invitation card envelope slipped through his fingers and landed on the carpeted floor soundlessly, still unopened.
He hadn't gathered the courage to open card yet.
Because opening it would make it real.
Opening it would mean that there was no going back.
By opening it, he won't be able to deny the fact that she was about to pledge the rest of her life and love, to another man.
"It's 28th September. We are getting engaged on 28th September." he had heard her telling her friends.
Everybody had been talking excitedly about her engagement since the day she had come to the bureau with sweets for everyone. Where to go shopping, What gifts to give, Which dress to wear... none of these mindless chatter seemed interesting to him.
Daya stuffed the white envelope into the drawer. He already knew the date. It had been told to him a thousand times already for someone or the other. There was no need to open the envelope and allow his eyes to see another nauseating sight - Shreya's name next to the name of another man.
He leaned back on his couch, feeling a bit weary.
"Screw you" he muttered, watching the pearly white ceiling.
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