"Really? That's a very expensive necklace. Your friend is very generous." There was a hint of sarcasm in his voice.
Aryana was speechless. 'Is he angry?'
"He just graduated from high school. Besides, all five of them gave me gifts. It must be customary for them to do so." Aryana explained.
"Hmmm," Erik hummed.
The rest of the plane ride was spent in silence.
When they finally landed, it was nearing lunchtime. They took the airport service to the hotel. Aryana was so excited as this was the first time she was visiting another country. She watched with child-like delight the scenery they passed by the road.
"Are we staying in the same hotel?" she asked Erik who was calmly sitting beside her.
"Yes. We booked the same hotel as you. Your friends have pretty good taste." Erik answered coldly.
Mu Chen and the Lao siblings insisted to pick her up at the airport but she explained she has the company so in the end, they relented.
