Love in August -- 14th August 2005

*** 14th August 2005
10:00 AM.
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"Sailo?"
"Yes"
"I am afraid, THE TREAT IS ON!! "Shouted Subha, at the other end of the phone.
Sailo had to take the receiver away from his ears for the benefit of his ear drum, but the news had registered and he felt almost Godly. This was the first time he has ever provided his expertise in dealing with women for someone else. He felt relieved. Having had to bear in mind the constant pressure that he was in ... from his experience he knew affairs could ruin friendships and create misunderstandings. Had this idea of his' backfired, he had no doubt that there would have been tensions between him and Subha. He took on the risk for he knew Subha and wished him well. He knew Subha was very serious about his likings and this girl, Deboti had bowled him over. "So what did you plan and when are you going out?"
"Tomorrow." Subha said triumphantly "and this would have never been possible without you.... I simply cannot thank you enough... "
"No ‘thank you’ and ‘sorry’ in friendship." Sailo cut him short "Wish you all the very best of luck."
There was a pause and Subha seemed to be breathing heavily. When he spoke, the voice sounded somewhat choked "Sailo, you may be offended but I HAVE to thank you for what you have done. Had I been your position I would not have taken up the trouble of guiding you. You have helped me immensely. If this affair is to continue it would be solely because you have helped me overcome the toughest period of the courtship, 'making an impression'. I know I can handle from here on but I will never forget what you have done."
"Okay! Save something for the treat too ..." said Sailo and they broke into a laugh.