CHAPTER 41

  Raleigh:

  It always stuck out to me that Avery and Ananya had no parents. I think that was what made me want to talk to them. Because I could understand them.

  They looked similar, almost like somebody I knew. I racked my brain, but the image of their parents just couldn't configure in my mind. It was their eyes that attracted me the most, especially Ananya's. Hers reminded me of someone special, someone I had talked to so many times, but just couldn't put a face to the name.

  I was reaching the Gamma house when I caught Everest and Ranveer. They were walking together by the flower fields, their hands clasped together. I was happy for Everest, especially to find someone like Ranveer.

  "Hi, guys," I said.

  Everest's grin widened when he saw me. "Hey, Raleigh!" He called, running up to give me a hug.

  I giggled and waved to Ranveer, who gave a small smile and waved back. Everest growled. He sniffed my neck, tickling me.

  "What?" I asked between giggles.