The Night I Lost My Innocence

There are limits to everything. I was willing to do anything, but she wasn’t ready. Women have incredible patience, and men become desperate to possess what they desire. That’s how I felt too. Finally, I decided to stop communicating with her.

Seven days later, she called me. “Raj, how are you?” I replied, “Fine, don’t disturb me, I’m studying.” Then I hung up. I thought that if we couldn’t have sex, there was no point in talking. Later, I received a message from her: “Can you come to Allahabad on the 10th? My parents are going to Haridwar for two days, and I’ll be alone at home.”

Hearing this, I felt overwhelmed with joy. I made up an excuse that I had a competitive exam in Allahabad. “I’m leaving tomorrow,” I told her.

On the 10th, I arrived in Allahabad. Sonali instructed me to come when it was dark. I spent a few hours wandering around before reaching her house around 7 pm. On my way, I bought a bottle of vodka, some food from a restaurant, and fried chicken. When I reached her house, she welcomed me with a hug. I behaved like a gentleman, gave her a soft kiss, and sat on the sofa. Sonali took the food to the kitchen and arranged it on plates. I asked her to bring two empty glasses, which she did. As soon as I poured the vodka, she said, “No, no, I won’t drink. I’ve never had alcohol before.”