CHAPTER 9: I don't wish to come

Riya gave a nice smile before texting her two new friends. They had a practical submission due to which they had to delay their lunch. They had a group on Instagram. She typed "Hey girls, I have some great news. Kunal has asked us to join him and his friends for dinner tomorrow. We are also going to go shop for our outfits for the Freshers night. Make sure you come."

Riya was just about to text them the time, when one of the girls who was online typed back immediately "Wow, shopping and dinner with Aryan, Kunal and Max. I mean like the coolest guys in the entire college. Its so exciting. All the other girls are gonna burn with jealousy. But, I am really sorry, me and Neha can't come. Miss Grace has asked us stay back tomorrow after classes to clean the laboratory. Its like a punishment for us for the late submission. We regret it very badly. But, don't worry about us and enjoy there. Bye."

Riya felt upset. She really wanted Neha and Erica to join her and Zoya for the dinner, but now it was only the two of them. There was nothing she could do about it though, so Riya had her food and moved to her next her class.

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In the busy city of Delhi, the sun dipped below the horizon and the fleeting colors of orange and red began to fade away. The moon was making its shift on the sky. Riya was in her room, having her granola bar with one hand, and typing something on her laptop with the other one. Just then the door opened and a girl entered the room. Riya knew who it was, so she didn't turn to look at Zoya. Riya casually spoke while carrying on her work on the laptop.

"Hey Zoya, I have to tell you something."

She was about to continue when Zoya interrupted her to say "About the dinner plan tomorrow? If you were about to say about all that, then please stop. You know Neha and Erica infuriated me with the talk already. They also sheepishly cursed miss Grace, blaming her for miss of their golden step to popularity in the college." Zoya stoped after giving a chuckle.

"Yes, I was about to tell you about that, seems like you are already aware. We'll start from here at sharp 5:00. You know the traffic right? so be ready" Riya said.

" Riya I was just wishing to stay at home. You can go to the dinner."

"And can I ask why? I mean even you need a dress for the freshers night, and plus I really want to you to come. I don't want to be all alone."

"I just don't want to go out with them. And no worries about the dress, I'll just choose one from my wardrobe."