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‘So thoughtful. This will keep me warm.’ Riya said with a big

smile on her face.
'I hear you play good basketball. Can you beat her?’Yammi said.
‘I try,' I said.

‘He’s being modest. He plays state level. Going to be college

captain soon.’
‘Handsome college captain,’ Yamini chuckled.

A waiter brought over a tray of snacks.
‘What’s that?' I said.

‘Sushi,’ the waiter said.
I had never heard that word before. I looked puzzled,

'It’s fish on rice.’ Yamini said.
I extended my hand to pick up a piece.

‘Raw fish,’ Riya said.
‘What?’ I said and recoiled from the tray.

The girls burst into laughter,

‘It’s okay, Japanese food. Even I don’t eat it,’ Riva said.
‘Your family is vegetarian, right?’ I said.
‘Yes, but our guests are not. It’s for them. Come, let me introduce

you to some people.’ Riya grabbed my arm.

‘Hey, Riya, one second,’ Ayesha called from behind.
Riya excused herself and went back. I saw the five girls chat with

each other in an animated manner. At one point, everyone apart from
Riya laughed; she didn't seem to find the joke as funny as the others.

'Sorry,’ Riya said as she rejoined me.‘Are you having a good time?’
‘Fancy house you have,’ I said as we walked to the other end of the

garden.
‘My dad’s and uncles’ house, you mean.’

‘Still, great place.’
‘Thanks,’she said.‘Are you having a good time?’

'I'm with you.That’s how I define a good time.’
She smacked my back with her hand and smiled.

‘So, who am I meeting?’ I said.