Ranvir's two loves - chocolate cake and Amira

Ranvir Saxena was so happy that his flight from Paris to New Delhi was reaching on time. It was a cold evening in November 1999. Ranvir was a marketing manager who lived and worked in France but had family, friends and relatives in India. He was also happy that he was meeting his girlfriend Amira Dasgupta after nearly 10 months. They had been in a relationship since 1996.

His family lived in Dehradun so he would be seeing them after 2 days. He was looking forward to spending these 2 days with Amira before he went to meet his parents, brother Mamik and two sisters Sonal and Kriti.

Amira had an apartment in New Delhi so Ranvir was looking forward to staying there.

At New Delhi Airport it took a little while before Ranvir cleared customs and other formalities so that he could leave the airport. He was greeted by Amira in the spacious waiting lounge where all passengers exited from the airport.

Ranvir: "My love. It is great to see you!" He hugs her and gives a small peck on her lips.

Amira: "Yes jaanoo. I am so glad to finally see you after so long!" She smiles and holds his hands very lovingly.

They drive to Amira's apartment. It is about 9 pm. After having a nice dinner that she had prepared, Ranvir felt very happy. However, he is very tired and would like to sleep soon.

Ranvir: "Amira, I need to sleep soon. I feel very tired! Can we talk more tomorrow morning?"

Amira: "Hey, hey, hey! Don't forget your second love! I know you have a sweet tooth and adore chocolate cakes. Wait. Let me get you a piece."

Ranvir: "Ok, ok. I guess I can have a piece now. Thank you darling."

Amira: "I don't want cake now so I will have it tomorrow. But let me bring your piece."

Ranvir faintly smiles as he is tired. Amira brings the piece of cake on a nice little plate. He starts eating it. In a minute or so he falls to the ground and starts gasping.

Ranvir: "Water! I need water! I am not feeling well. I am having pain in my neck and chest!!"

Amira has an evil grin and tells him, "This cake piece has poison. You will die in the next 10 minutes or so! You don't know but I am your ex-wife Rajni's good friend. She and I planned this a few years ago as she wanted to take revenge against you for the bitter divorce as well as the alimony you were able to win in the local court few years ago. She is coming downstairs to pick me up in 15 minutes. We are going to the airport and flying to Singapore for now and plan to be there for a little while. If the law catches us later then Rajni and I will face the consequences! But for now I am relishing your quick death and I know Rajni will too when I tell her all the details!!"

Ranvir was on the floor struggling. He wanted to stop Amira and fight back but could not. Also he was so shocked by these sudden events that he closed his eyes and it seemed that he was waiting for his death. Slowly his body was becoming motionless and he was dying. Amira quickly got her only suitcase and quickly locked her apartment and went swiftly to the elevator so that she could go to the ground floor and wait for Rajni's car. Rajni arrived in a few minutes and they sped off to the airport.

Rajni: "So, mission accomplished?"

Amira: "Yes, mission accomplished!!"

They smiled and carried on their conversation as Rajni drove to the airport.

Meanwhile, back at Amira's apartment, Ranvir was taking his last breaths before dying. As he was closing his eyes and dying extremely sadly he cried for a few seconds and his final thoughts were, "My two loves, Amira and chocolate cake, turned out to be finally fatal for me!!"