Prayer

"Bye sweetie, see you tomorrow" said Deepika waving at her colleague as both walked out of the office. She swiped her phone tapping into the app to book a cab. It was late.
'Not many people are around at this time, hope I find a cab back home quickly' she thought as the app notification took longer than usual.
'Dammit' she said getting annoyed. She quickly tried refreshing the app twice however the outcome was no different.
The day had been hectic and she was already exhausted, 'Perhaps, a quick sip at Cafè Democa, I might as well book a cab from in there and carry along the coffee' she thought still trying to check if any cabs were showing.
Chimes sounded as she opened the cafè door, glancing across she realized it was jam packed mostly with men. The place certainly did not offer the best of vibes at this point in time. She decided to walk out with more eyes glued to her now than the number that noticed her come in.
"Care for a coffee" asked one of the three men who were now following her, "We will buy you one" said the other. She paced faster "God! Get me out of this please" she anxiously prayed in her heart.
"Taxi madam....taxi" she heard someone cry from the other side of the street. An elderly man stood waving at her. "Yes...Yes coming" she hurriedly replied. She boarded the taxi "Civil Lines" she said. "I just prayed to God to get me the day's last ride enroute my home, its my wife's birthday today" said the driver as they both looked up in gratitude ●