Thursday 13 February 2014

LOVE YOU, PENNY

Kunal adjusted his glasses. Shaili's face was glowing. Maybe it was the smile on her face that gave it the glow, he couldn't decide.

The evening had been perfect so far. Both of them had dressed well, the table had been booked well in advance, she didn't keep him waiting long, the restaurant had great ambiance, the starters and main course were superb, their drink was good. Hell, even the PDA Shaili had been showering on him had been superb.

"So", he said, picking up his wine glass, "You still upset about missing that BIG SALE of yours?" He took a small sip.

She nodded her head sideways and gave him a shy smile. "Naah", the tone was shy and meek. "I'm glad we came here."

"Think about it. All we'd be doing at that sale was running around half the time checking out stuff, and then spending the other half in those long billing queues. We'd never get to spend quality time together."

"Yeah", she said feebly, "You're my smart cutie pie, that's what you are."

He took another sip and gave her a smile. "You're a real sweetheart, d'ya know that? Thank you for agreeing to come here."

"I'm sorry sweety", she turned her gaze downwards, "I shouldn't have argued with you. I didn't know this would turn out to be such a wonderful evening".

"Any place with you by my side is wonderful baby", he said and kissed her hand, "Any place where we get to spend time with each other...talking...or simply gazing into each other's eyes."

"Next Valentine's can we go to the Ritz?"

"Aww babe, I told you, that place gets crowded too soon. Trust me, it wouldn't have been fun waiting for our turn."

"Hmm", she swept the kiss-curls off her forehead, "I really wanted to watch that movie, first day first show".

"Yeah, right, sit next to each other in a dark room and stare into a huge screen. what fun, no?", he chuckled.

She felt guilty again. "I'm sorry sweetu, this evening was the best I've had in months."

"I love you Shaili", he said and kissed her hand again.

"Let's go hun, it's getting late", she said. Then she waved her hand out in the direction of the chap who had waited on them, "Check please!"

"Why don't you go to the washroom and freshen up? I'll take care of the bill in the meantime.", he gave her the cutest smile he'd given in years.

"Okay, see you in a couple of minutes", she said as she trudged away in the direction of the ladies washroom.

Kunal quickly made his way to the billing counter. He pulled out his wallet, produced a paper cut-out from it and plonked it on the counter.

"Here's the coupon. 50% off, right?"


INFLATION IS A GREAT LEVELLER

Wishing You All A Very Happy Valentine's Day!

Cheers


  

35 comments:

  1. Hahaha and I almost thought that Penny was the girl he was having an affair with! :D

    Brilliant take indeed!

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  2. gaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahhhhhaaaaaaaaaaaaaaahaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

    Oh mY dear LORDDDDDDDDDDDDD

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  3. haha...next time gals make sure to witness d bill payment ;)

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    1. No...no...no...gals please go to the washroom and get your selfies clicked :P

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  4. Fun reading.....nycc :)

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  5. I kept wondering what the twist is going to be. Still did not see this coming.

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    1. You've probably not been a cheapo at dates....yet :P

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  6. You cheated your way out smartly and cutely huh ??? :D ...

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    1. That's not called cheating. It's called saving for a bright future...Kehne mein kya harj hai? ;)

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  7. Hahahaaa... Men !! Nevertheless, loved your twist ;)

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    1. Write a post on Women haggling at grocery stores and I'll drop a big WOMEN!! straight at u :P

      Thanks for visiting :)

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  8. He he, Verrry Smart guy. Ladies beware, next time a guy croons "Any place with you by my side is wonderful baby" it just might translate to any place that has wonderful discounts that suit his taste to offer. Loved the write-up though :)

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    1. Shhhh Reshma!...Have some mercy on poor broke guys!

      Thanks for the compliment btw :)

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  9. Smart ...
    And a very nice write up !

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  10. Hahaha I thought it was Penny :D smart cookie he is.

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    1. Necessity is the mother of smartness :)

      Or is it invention?

      Nevermind, maybe she has more than 1 kid :P

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  11. Oh god you men!!!
    Awesome man! *smiling eye to eye*
    Now I will be sure (in the future- if need be) to see the bills;-)

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    1. Don't blame us poor men. You ladies need to stop being shopaholics :P

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  12. Haha! I did not see that coming!

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  13. Hehe... I like that (and I see nothing wrong with coupons!) There's a fine line between saving money and being too cheap to do anything fun, though :)

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    1. Agreed. :) And glad its coming from a lady :)

      Thanks for visiting

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  14. Nxt tym wen sm1 is offering to pay my bills i ll defntly think bout it n luf out loud...nice one

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    1. Hahaha. Nah, don't smell a fire when there's none :P

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  15. hahaha...wat an end! Loved it!

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