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“If you have forgiven me, then why punishment?!”
“You are apologizing, this way?” I tsked at her.
“I already apologized! Mind you, I'm not gonna do sit-ups. HafreakingHa! Nor am I pulling my ears. Remain furious for all I care!” Sani grumbled, crossing her arms tightly.
She looked so cute that all I wanted to do was stop the car and kiss her senseless. But I knew she was not ready yet.
“I was about to say you’ll have to go out with me.” I chuckled, unable to control my laughter anymore.
I glanced at Sani, to see her blushing furiously, opening and closing her mouth again and again,
“I...uh...wha...but...You mean, I?...With you?...We...uh...But...?”
She kept glancing at me, then at her lap.
“Yes, exactly what you are thinking. All those things.” I nodded, trying to sound sincere.
“Someone might see us.” She whispered, still blushing.
Gently I took her hand in mine,
“Leave that worry for me.”
Seeing her unable to form coherent words, I took mercy and tried to lighten the mood saying,
“Sanu, you do know I can make you do things more difficult than sit-ups right? After all, I'm your Professor. All your quizzes and exams...”
Before I could complete, she stated in a serious meaningful voice,
“You can leave me and that will be like death. Nothing can be more punishable than that.”
“But I won't. It will kill me too, because I feel for you just as deeply.” I told her firmly.
“Promise?” Sani smiled through her tears.
Instead of answering, I asked,
“Trust me?”
She nodded giving me the brightest of the smiles.
“So we are going out.” I winked, making her chuckle melodiously.
“No arguments. Your family, and fr
iends, are not the only people in this city, to find us wherever we go. Relax!” I grumbled moodily.
I was all for taking her to a date forcefully, if that’s what it took.
Sani did not say anything, making me wonder if I said something wrong.
Just as I was about to ask, she murmured in a low tone, “Please stop the car.”
I did, and she turned towards me. Her hand came up to my cheek as she traced her thumb along my jaw softly,
“Just tell me when you wanna take me out.”
32-It’s a Date
