Chapter 26

Party was still going on. Some people had already left. Our parents and their friends were 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 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 excused herself. Our p