Vrishali was popularly known as the life of the party. She had a natural ability to make friends with anyone she met. Everyone adored her, and she had yet to find her perfect match amidst all the chaos of her college parties. However, she was not in...
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Vrishali took the time to get ready for university. It had been a long time since she had last seen everyone. Hailey hadn't mentioned it to anyone yet, and Vrishali felt slightly anxious—anxious about meeting her friends. They have no idea about her marriage, and she isn't sure whether she will tell them.
She picked up her eyeliner and applied makeup while her thoughts wandered to Padmanabh. He had called her father two nights ago. She was uncertain why he hadn't called her or she hadn't been able to contact him. There was a knock at the door, and she glanced over as Hailey sauntered in.
"Oh—Oh. . ." Hailey let out a low whistle as she checked Vrishali out before plopping on to the bed. "You look smoking hot."
"I've missed being in my element." Hailey's gaze drifted to the lovely black beads of the chain. "Well, aren't you going to take it off?" In an instant, Vrishali grasped the mangalsutra. "I don't know; I just don't feel like removing it. Does it draw a lot of attention?"
"Nah, not at all. It's cute, and you are familiar with wearing plenty of chic jewellery. So, yes, no one is going to focus on it."
"Point." Vrishali took another ten minutes before putting on her shoes. Hailey got off the bed and slung her bag over her shoulder. "Let's go." Vrishali snatched her car keys from the rack and locked the main door behind them. Her parents had already visited a friend in the hospital.
"Do you want to drive?" Vrishali nodded. Vrishali leaned against the elevator wall as the elevator went down. "What happened to the hot guy living on your floor?"
Vrishali chuckled. "He moved out last month, and there's a new tenant. He works for the NFL." Hailey stood straight. "Is he hot?" Vrishali snorted. "I haven't seen him yet. I heard it from Mum."
"Pfft. . . I hope he isn't an old man." Vrishali shook her head. "You haven't tried anything with the man who lived before."
"That's because he is a mystery and always wears a serious expression." Vrishali let out a raspberry as the elevator descended to the car park. "I shall drive while you enjoy the view." Vrishali tossed the keys, and Hailey caught them.
*
Vrishali waved numerous times and paused repeatedly as everyone who knew her wanted to chat and find out where she had vanished all these days. She couldn't help but smile as she received hugs and kisses on her cheeks.
"Good to see, babe. Let's catch up on Friday, ya?" Vrishali nodded as the Gotham twins left. Vrishali was once again pulled into a hug by one of the swim team members. "Vrishali! Where have you been?"
"On a break." Adam chuckled. "Missed you at the parties. You aren't going to vanish without a word this time, are you?"
Hailey grunted while Vrishali rolled her eyes. "You never know." She winked as he laughed before rushing to the community hall where the swim team meet and greet was taking place. "He has always had a crush on you."
