Office blind date

Stay calm. Just stay calm. “What… what did you just say?” — “I said… let’s get married.” No, I didn’t hear wrong. But calm down. Stay calm. “Right, so… so what you’re saying is…” “So… what exactly did you just say?” — “I said, let’s get married.” “Wha—wha…?” Gulp. My throat went dry. “So… what did you say again?” A long silence followed. Hari’s hand, holding the phone, was slick with sweat. — “How many times… do I have to say it?” He asked slowly, pausing after each word, as if barely holding himself back. “Well, it’s just… marriage is kind of a big deal, you know. Hahaha…” She forced out an awkward laugh, trying to lighten the mood. But only silence came from the other end of the line. Somehow, even through that silence, she could almost feel him glaring at her—like he was saying Don’t yo