Priya soon arrived at my place to pick me up.

I went down and saw her waiting near her new car. It was a bright red coloured Mini Cooper. It looked awesome.

I couldn’t contain my curiosity for what she had planned for us.

"So, where are we going?”

"Nope. You don't get to ask any questions today. You just follow me for the entire day.”

"Ok. As you say.”

I got in the car. It was a weird feeling for me. I have always carefully planned everything before I do. So a full unplanned day was a completely new experience for me.

We went through the city, and I liked the silence while we rode. We ended up at the City mall.

"So, are you going to tell me now?”

She had a playful smile on her face.

"Nope.”

We entered the mall and went to a fast-food joint.

"And here I thought you would have something fancy planned. But I like it this way. “

She had a big smile on her face.

"I wouldn’t make any conclusions yet. We are just getting started. I thought we should get a quick snack first.”

We had some a small bite and left the place.

She looked towards me with a mischievous smile on her face.

"Now for the fun part. Thinking of what had happened, I felt that it was not completely fair. I got a brand new car which I absolutely adore. So I feel you deserve more. So we are going shopping.”

"What?”

"Yeah. I think you could use a bit of change of clothes. I know you would disagree and that’s why you don't have a choice. It’s part of our deal from our bet. So just tag along. And don't worry. I'll be paying for everything. You just have to come along.”

I had a bad feeling but still went along. Shopping never was my favourite part, and I stayed away from it as much as possible.

The next couple of hours went in a blur. She bought a lot of stuff. Shirts, T-shirts, jeans, shoes, belt etc. I felt she bought more things for me in a single day than what I had purchased in the last two years.

Though I was not too excited. I had to agree that she had good taste. All the stuff she picked did suit me well.

Finally, it was evening, and I felt like it was almost over.

"Ok. Thanks for all the stuff. So are we going back now?”

"What's with all the hurry? Remember I have you for the entire day.”

She was full of energy. I sometimes wish I could be like that. Without having to worry about my goals and ambitions all the time and to enjoy some carefree time.

"So what now?”

"Well, the movie should start soon. So we should ideally put all the stuff somewhere.”

"Movie? What movie?”

"Come on.”

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She literally pulled me to the theatre, which was on the top floor of the mall. Turns she had booked us for the latest hit Romantic Comedy movie. I really enjoyed it. It started rekindling some of my earlier emotions for Priya as well. But I somehow kept them under control.

Is this what you felt when you are on a date with a girl? Does this even count as a date?

I had to try my best not to let my emotions run out of control.

After the movie, we exited the mall and went to the car.

"Thanks for everything. I really had a great day. “

"You speak like the day is over.”

"Oh. We still have more plans? So where next?”

"Again. Just come along without any questions.”

We went to a famous restaurant next. To my surprise, Priya had made earlier reservations and even ordered our meal.

"This is one of my favourite places in the city. But I come here only to celebrate special occasions. I have already ordered the food for both of us. Hope you don't mind.”

"No, at all. Please go ahead. I have given up. The full-day is up to you.”

"Now come on. Don't make it sound like it was a bad day.”

I smiled in response.

"Ok. It wasn't. It was a great day. I really enjoyed the movie as well. It was a good experience. “

"You make it sound like it was the first time.”

I didn't reply immediately.

"Are you saying it was the first time you saw a movie?”

"Of course not. I'm not crazy. I have seen a lot of them. But I usually watch it at home. Never felt the need to watch it on the big screen before.”

"Wow. Ok. You really are one of a kind.”

"I'll try to take that as a compliment.”

Our dinner soon arrived. And the food was incredible. I just wished the day wouldn't end. I felt like this was a fantasy world and didn't want to go back to the real world. I wished every day could be like today.

"You know Jacob, I really happy for what you did for me. I know I didn't really come across as a friendly person during our initial meeting. So this was my way of making up for that as well.”

"It's ok. I know I also don't make the best first impressions. So it's fine. And everything you achieved came from your own effort. I just helped a bit.”

She just smiled.

After dinner, we got back to the car. It was almost 9pm.

"So, we all done?”

"Hmm. I would like to take you to one more place. But only if you are ok with it.”

"Sure. Why not? We still have a couple of hours left for the day to end.”

"Ok.”

We rode a bit out of the city. Soon we were near a hill. I remember it was called the Lovers peak, though it was my first time here.

"I thought this place closed at 8pm.”

"Yeah. It does. But I know a side entrance. And the place is beautiful at night. I sometimes sneak in here. “

"Is that safe?”

"Don't worry. I usually come with some friends or relatives. I don't come here alone. And over time, this place has become something special for me.”

We parked the car and soon got to the top through the route Priya showed me. Since it was a public place, there wasn’t any security in place. It was easy to get in, and nobody seemed to be around as well.

We soon reached the top, and I had to agree with Priya. The place did look beautiful. Especially the view from the edge of the cliff.

We enjoyed the moment in silence.

"Thanks for bringing me here and for the entire day. I can honestly say it was one of the best days in my life, if not the best day.”

"Your welcome. “

We remained in silence. But soon, Priya started speaking again.

"I don't know why but I have always felt like this place has a special connection with me. I came here the first time with my Mom when I was a kid. I found the name very strange. That's when I read about the history behind it. A couple actually committed suicide here when their family was against their wish to get married. Only a note was found from them, and their bodies were never discovered. There are rumours that they had left the note to fool people and had actually run away.”

I could make out the genuine sadness in her voice while she continued talking.

“I don't believe that, though. It might be a bit of my fantasy, but I believe they jumped from the ledge here at the highest point. Whenever I come here, I keep wondering what must have gone through their minds just before they jumped. Had they been happy or sad? Happy they are together or sad that they can't live together. I think they must have been happy. I don't think I can imagine how much love they must have had for each other to do what they did. I kind of envy that. Because of all that, I find this place one of the most romantic places ever.”

"When I have a boyfriend, I would want him to propose to me at this place at midnight. That's one of my dreams.”

She went quiet after that, seemingly lost in her own world.

I really don't know what happened next. And before I knew what was happening, I was already speaking.

"Priya, I think I'm in love with you.”

Suddenly everything went quiet. I had no idea how it happened. I wished I could take back what I said. The next few seconds seemed to stretch like years to me. I just wished she would say something.

After a few minutes, she finally spoke.

"I think we should go back now.”

We quickly came down the hill and rode back to the city. The entire ride back, both of us did not speak anything. Priya dropped me at my place and left without saying anything.

I didn't know what to do and silently walked to my room.

That night I couldn't sleep well. I kept thinking back to what I said and wished beyond anything if I could somehow take it all back.