Episode 215 : Saying hello, waving goodbye

'So it is the 31st, isn't it?' I asked.

'No, 8th' she said.

'8th? Isn't 31st your last working day?'

'No, I am extending it by a week'

I sighed. 'I thought I could manage ten days. Now I have to bear with you for an extra week!'

And after a pause, I added 'I want to say good riddance, but I'll be nice to you this time'

She rolled her eyes.

I did not want to say how much I would miss giving and getting retorts, how much I loved the verbal sparring we indulged in. Somehow I could not.

It happens every time- we hit off well, the girl gets married and leaves the company.

With a promise to keep in touch.

They all say that.