"Established in 1767, The Park Street Cemetery was one of the earliest non-church cemeteries in the world, and probably the largest Christian cemetery outside Europe and Asia in the 19th century", said Risav while scrolling through the Wikipedia page. "How cool is that!", exclaimed Nisha while slurping some tea. "Okay guys, this weekend, let's go for a night walk. There are rumors of ghosts and stuffs, and this will be fun. It's monsoon and the atmosphere is just perfect", said Tanya. "Hmm..... Four friends out in the midnight, trying to find answers of the mysteries residing in the dark, crazy enough", said Satyam. "Let's do this!", exclaimed all four friends. Soon it was Friday night, and after a long conference call, four of them discussed that they would meet at 10a.m near the Park Street metro station and then would advance towards the cemetery. "The guards won't let us in of course", said Risav. "Dumbo, we know that, but I've money to spare, and India is, you know, runs on money," said Tanya. "Okay, here we are", said Satyam with a deep sigh. "Hey kids, it's closed, come again tomorrow, but before 5p.m!", shouted a guard standing in front of the huge metal gate. The guard was wearing a cap, thus his face couldn't be seen properly, but he had a heavy, husky voice. "Here, take this and I hope now it's open", said Tanya with a subtle grin. She handed over some money to the guard. "Alright, but just an hour", said the guard. The metal gates opened with a creeking sound, and it looked as if all of them were teleported to a different world. Under the moonlight, the whole burial ground looked vast and neverending. There was a damp feeling, with moisture in the air. It was cold and the mush green around looked prussian blue under the shinning moon. The hooting of owl, and the chirping of cicadas could be heard. "There are more than 2000 graves guys, let's explore fast!", exclaimed Risav with lot of excitement. "Okay nerd, stop bellowing facts", said Nisha. "By the way, it's also listed as a romantic spot, so Tanya, you interested in some?", said Satyam, with a little giggle. "Shut up moron!", Tanya exclaimed with a little blush hidden under her smile. After walking for half an hour, Nisha's flashlight started flickering, and she could feel some eerieness around. "Guys did y'all here that?", asked Nisha. "Here what?", asked Tanya with a confused expression. "Hear that whisper. I think it came from behind that tomb", replied Nisha. The four friends went to the tomb, and with some suspense in their heart, they looked behind the tomb, but found nothing. "Ahh!!!", screamed Tanya. "What is it?", asked Satyam quickly. "I felt someone pulling my hair!", exclaimed Tanya. Just then, all of their flashlights got switched off automatically. "Oh no, we are doomed!", exclaimed Risav. Silence fell over. None of them spoke a word. The cold wind was blowing, causing a sharp swishing sound. The leaves of the trees were rustling, and the cicadas were still chirping. "Guys I feel something grabbing my shoulder, Ahhh!", shrieked Risav, letting out a little scream under his breath. "Satyam, I think we all should run", insisted Nisha. Then all four of them started running towards the exit, as fast as they could. It was near to midnight, and the moon was hiding behind a dark nimbus cloud. With no moonlight to guide them, all of them were running almost blindly. "I-i-i see the ga-a-te", said Risav, panting and shivering with fear. In that very moment Satyam tripped over a tomb and fell. "Ah! Oh shit!", exclaimed Satyam painfully, "You guys go, I will catch up". Nisha and Risav continued to run and was soon outside the gate. "Tanya run! I can feel someone holding my feet, I can't stand!", shouted Satyam with fear and despair. A tear escaped his eye. "I am not leaving you behind, I will pull you out", said Tanya, with a cold yet comforting voice. Tanya grabbed Satyam's hand and dragged him towards the exit with all her might. "Okay! I am alright now", said Satyam, and stood up. He held Tanya's hand and ran for both of their lives. Soon they were out. "The guards are sleeping", said Risav. "Alright...... let's head home", said Satyam, still panting and gasping for air, fear in his eyes. Risav and Nisha called for an Uber respectively, and headed home. "Why did you not run?", asked Satyam inquisitively. "Because I don't think either of us could've made it alone.......and moreover I think I love you", said Tanya with little lustre in her eyes and glow in her face. Satyam held Tanya's face and planted a soft kiss on her lips. *The End*