Yeah,I shouldn't have done that.I made her first day difficult.But the way she distanced from us the moment she came and always disappearing from the dorm,everything made her look arrogant."Swetha stated.
"Yeah,it's not too late for us to mend our relation."Pooja expressed her point.
Anu heard what Swetha said when she returned to the room after bidding goodbye to Sanju.
"Ahem"Rihana cleared her throat and gestured at Swetha saying Anu is back.
"Umm...You know what I am sorry for behaving like a bitch on your first day at dorm.I know I shouldn't have judged you like that.Its just our past experiences made us vary about people."Swetha explained to Anu.
"It's okay.Lets not dwell on past."Anu forgave her as she thought it was unnecessary to ferment these misunderstandings.
suddenly the room went quiet and nobody picked up a conversation, eventhough they cleared up all their misunderstandings it was little awkward for them .
They continued their own works and Soon it was bedtime."Let's dine outside tomorrow, Just the four of us .What do you all say?"Rihana flew up from her bed suddenly startling the other three.
They felt it was good idea for them to get to close and disperse tye awkwardness they had with Anu ."Let's do that ,"Anu suggested to which the rest of them agreed.
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Next day evening a few hours before their dinner meet.
"Did you book the Cab or should I do that?"Swetha asked while doing her makeup .
"No,I already booked the Cab,it will arrive in one hour."with that Anu picked up her dress and went into the washroom to get changed .
One after another got ready for their dinner outing .
"Let's go the Cab has arrived,"Anu picked her sling bag ,the others followed her out.They locked their room,went downstairs and informed their plans to the warden and got into the Vehicle.
"Which restaurant are we going?" Pooja was curious as Anu didn't give any details about the place they are visiting after she took up the responsibility of today's plans.
"You will find out soon.We are almost there."Anu answered.
"Why are you being do mysterious?" Swetha started grumbling.
Anu smiled at their behavior .
'Ping'She heard a notification and opened her mobile ,Soon her lips bent upwards forming a sweet smile.It was a message from her Mr.Therapist.
Sanju:What are you doing?
Anu:Going out with roommates.
Sanju:When will you be back?
Anu:May be in 1 or 2 hrs .
Sanju:Take care,enjoy your outing.
Anu:Bye.(A smiling emoji).
By the time she finished her reply they already reached the place. She placed her mobile in her sling bag and alighted from the Cab.
"You didn't tell us that it was Hotel Royal,"Swetha was surprised.
They started to think whether they should return back .They were worried about their pockets.
'We shouldn't have let her deal these, she couldn't understand the feelings of our poor pockets' with self blame they followed Anu.
A waiter took them to a private room .All of them quickly took their seats ,still Anu could see their uneasiness.
"Guys chill it's my treat "Anu eased them and poured herself a glass of water and took a sip.
"What?How can we do that?Let's share we all decided and agreed upon today's plan,"Swetha voiced her thoughts .
"It's my 18th birthday."
The three were surprised by Anu's sudden reveal and felt bad that they didn't knew about this earlier .
"You should have told us before .we didn't even prepare any gift for you."Rihana became downhearted.
"That's why I didn't tell you guys.I don't like celebrating my birthdays ,it's just another day."Anu tried to ease the atmosphere but wasn't successful.
They called the waiter and ordered their favorites .While Anu was looking through the Menu the three of them came to a mutual understanding through their eyes and Rihana excused herself for restroom.
Once she exited from the room,she waited outside for the waiter and asked him to bring a chocolate cake and gave him the details of occasion,she went to the counter and paid for the cake and returned to the room.
She gave a Mission success look and sat back in her seat.
Hotel Royal is located a little away from the center of the city .It is surrounded a man made forest ,artificial waterfall .The room that Anu reserved for them today has the best view .When they sit inside they could see the birds outside.Paintings of famous people were hanged on the walls.The interior design has a touch of Royal charm.They serve all types of food.While they were admiring the view infront of them,their food was served.
They thanked the waiter and started enjoying the food .After finishing the food the birthday cake that they ordered for Anu came .
Anu was surprised ,but quickly understood that it was done when Rihana went out .She felt happy for what her roommates did now and was greatly moved by their gesture.
"Happy Birthday to you....."with a Birthday song sung by her friends Anu cut the cake. They took alot of pictures and enjoyed themselves.
They footed the bill and decided to walk through the road enjoying the bougainvillea galbra alongside .
While they were walking Anu felt emotional and thanked her friends .They hired a cab when they reached the main road to return to the dorm.
On the way back,Anu uploaded all her celebration pics in Facebook and thanked her friends.
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Scrolling through his Mobile, while waiting for Anu's call,Sanju got a notification of Anu's post.He was stunned for a moment and felt like sad for not being able to wish her .
He immediately took his helmet and rushed to the front gate.He started his motorcycle and went to nearest chocolate shop and bought a chocolate gift box .
He sped off to Anu's dorm and called her."Where are you?"
"I am coming back .what's up?"Anu wasn't expecting a call from him at this moment as he asked her to call back after she returns.
"Nothing, how long will it take for you?"
"Another 10 minutes.Is something the matter?"Anu could feel change in his voice.
"No,I am waiting for you"with that he hung up the call.