||19. Sudden surprise.||

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"Hey Manushika!" Manushika looked around and became startled.

"Hi Natalia!" She was momentarily lost in thought, just as Rolex's niece called Natalia as they were known to each other.

"Hey, are you not going to hug me?" Natalia spoke as she spread her arms.

With a smile, Manushika gave her a hug.

"Hello, how are you doing? Long time no seen."

Manushika added, "Long time no chat too."

"Yeah."

"Where is your boyfriend?"

"He is coming!"

My best friend, who lives far away, came to see me today

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My best friend, who lives far away, came to see me today. And since I had no idea she would arrive, that came as a huge surprise to me. She acknowledged receiving my invitation but said she would be busy this week. I was shocked to see her in the hallway so suddenly. My friend from college was Natalia. Her father is Indian, and her mother is Russian.

"Didn't you bring your son?" Natalia recently gave birth to a son.

"No, we did not."

"Oh."

"My mother, father and in-laws will look after him. We intended to bring him along. But we were unable to control him. You are aware of the challenges faced by newlyweds."

"Yes, I am aware of that. It's alright. We'll meet him in Russia." I said, excited.

"Yeah."

"Hey Bride!"

"Hi Ivan." Manushika welcomed Ivan, Natalia's boyfriend.

"Hey, how you doing? The groom is where?

"Hehe, I'm doing great. How about you? Maybe Rolex is out on the balcony. Come on, let's head out."

"I am amazing as always as long as I am with my sweety." When Natalia heard that, she grinned.

"You flirty."

"I'm not flirting with anyone. I'm being sincere here." Ivan said, putting on a show.

"Hey Rolex!" Ivan and Natalia gave him a call.

"Hello guys." I could tell he was tired, Rolex said.

"Hey, how you doing? Ivan punched his stomach and asked.

"Ow."

"Hey, stop it, Ivan." stated Natalia.

"So, what's up with you guys? When did you arrive, too?

"We are doing fine." Ivan spoke, encircling Natalia's waist with his arm.

Natalia said, "We just came here ten minutes ago."

"I see, you must be worn out. Eat something and get some rest."

"We are full."

"Oh, then let me show you the room." Manushika grinned as she spoke.

The newcomers were shown to the guest room by Manushika and Rolex.

"I guess, someone needs privacy." As Ivan spoke, Manushika arched an eyebrow. Rolex understood what he meant already.

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