She had said to me with wide eyes, “Do we really need all this?” I nodded slowly, relishing the plan.And so she greeted me at the door, somewhat h...astily, but courteously before showing me to the rich leather sofa. I explained to her, “There will be a safe word, so there’s no need to worry,” blood drained from her face as the whole scene became a reality. “That word is sanctuary.” I said little more as I asked her to fetch a glass of water for each of us. She hurried off, and I watched that. Why is this happening? Could it be random drug tests? Widespread corruption and scandal? Nope. These hard-working civil servants are losing their jobs due to a force more powerful than random drug tests, corruption and scandal. All state-funded agencies and entities are feeling the financial pinch and sacrifices must be made. The agency leaders face the hard job of deciding who among their colleagues must be let go, through no fault of their own. Yeah, that’s how it is these days. Welcome to. The next morning, I awoke myself again. Strangely enough, though I wasrelieved, I felt also some subdued regret at that."Good morning, sleepy-head." I heard her voice say. I looked aroung, andnext to the bed, she sat on a chair dressed in a satin bathrobe. I gotup and sat on the the bed. Despite everything, it felt a little awkwardbeing naked in front of her her."What ... how did ...?" I wanted to ask a thousand questions all at the sametime, but all I managed was a semi-incoherent stammer. She. Neha bhi manoj ko dekh kar sharma rahi thi aur nazar ko usse milne nahi de rahi thi.Me:Neha zara bahar jaakar manoj se beer leke glass mein mujhe de do please!Neha : Tum khud hi le lo naMe: please…………………Iske baad neha pool main se bahar nikli aur main yehi chahta tha. uske poore sharir se paani tapak raha tha aur geele baal uske chehre par kamaal lag rahe thee. manoj ki halat par mujhe taras aa raha tha . woh bina kuch bole bas neha ko upar se neeche dekh hi raha tha. Neha us dress mein.