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Betsy and Dan overslept as the morning dawned lazily fast. While aware of the time, they

were too cozy to get out of the bed. Reluctantly, Dan got out as he had scheduled meeting

with Tom. He kissed Betsy lightly and whispered, “Morning Bet. I must go as I have an early

meeting. You can take your time.”

Betsy opened her eyes, smiled, and kissed Dan back. “I too am getting up darling. You get

ready while I fix the breakfast.”

Reaching office, Dan found that Tom was not there. After waiting for a while, he called his

intercom, no answer. He waited some more. When Tom still did not show up, he sent him a

message. Tom replied immediately.

‘Sorry Dan. Fell ill suddenly. I emailed you last night that I will not be able to make it today.’

Dan re-read the message and a sudden rush of anger triggered his ego. He had stopped

checking emails on the weekend for past few weeks. He knew that this change is already being

talked in the office and Tom should have been aware of it.

‘How could he do this to me? I am sure he knew I would not read the email on the weekend! Has he done

it intentionally? Is he avoiding me? why?’ Anger, following its proven role to perfection, was

overpowering his ability to think.