Chapter 26

Rahul’s POV

Party was still going on. Some people had already left. Our parents and their friends settled down to eat as it was a bit late. Priya, Megha and Sia were with our parents, so I couldn’t go and talk to her. Though she was smiling at what her parents were saying, it didn’t reach her eyes. I was feeling bad. I went to their table and asked her to come with me but she said, “I am starving right now, you must be hungry as well, so can we eat first, please?” I just nodded and Rohit and Mehul also joined us.

I called Sagar, Vikram and Gautam but they said they already ate. They had to leave as Vikram and Gautam had to go to the hospital.

I took the chair that was in front of Priya as both the seats next to her were occupied by her friends. She was avoiding looking at me. I used to avoid looking at her always, but now, I know how it feels. After we had our food, I again requested her to come with me. She did come but just then my dad’s friend called me and she