There it was

Peeking from under the door

A little corner of a red envelope

Got me curious as I extolled that shade of red

Who could it be?

What could it have hidden?

I was surprised

At myself

What was I expecting it to be hiding?

I had you, I have you

Then why was I expecting something …. anything?

Why could I hear my heart beat?

Why were the door keys slipping?

I picked it up

Slumped into the couch

It was hard to look away

From the red

That shade of red

I was in a fix

I had you, I have you

Why do I still want to open it, I thought?

Ah! You never sent me a red envelope

No, not that shade

I opened it

I am sorry, I am so sorry.

© Suv