A Bridge across two cities-Part 2

Freya and Gargi heard a car screeching in front of the driveway.

"Damn! Kate's here already. Now she is going to create a hooplah how we Indians are always late for any event", growled Freya.

"Ohhh..U look hot in that halter top", Gargi remarked loooking at Freya!

"Well, thank you. In Rome dress like the Roman. Mark has some real good looking hot guy friends. Heard there's a new Spanish guy whos joined him at the University. Of what I have heard, the guy plays good piano and is also single', giggled Freya

"Ya, jaise ki woh tere liye hi kunwara baitha hai (As if he is single only for you)" quipped Gargi

Meanwhile, Kate entered the room "So whats up girls? and I overheard you guys talking about some Spanish guy. Come on, fill me in"

"Freya has some hots for a guy whom she has never met. Apparently, a single-good-looking-piano-playing guy", said Gargi

"Hey did you make sure he is not a gay", Kate exclaimed

"Man! you guys will never change. Can't a guy be genuinely single?? Is it necessary to find flaws with someone like that?? And how do you suspect a guy to be gay???", Freya was clearly irritated

Realizing this, Gargi quickly attempted to do some damage control.

"OK! honey..tu uske saath shaadi karle and nice spanish bacchon ki ma bann ja"[You marry him and bear good looking spanish children"..Gargi said.

They all started laughing and Kate volunteered to drive them to Mark's house.

At the party, people were dressed in as minimal attire as possible.

It was a great day, rather evening, with gentle breeze blowing across and clear sky. The place was lighted with dim but tastefully decorated. It was a pleasant romantic evening.

Mark had arranged for some pool side games along with pizza and beer.
People were happy. He had invited some few guests without making the place look too crowded.

For starters there were fruits, salads, dips.

"Guys, there is some soda and tea too" Mark announced.

"Ya, its nice to avoid alcohol especially if you are swimming'

Mark was one gentleman. Extravagant taste and a pleasing personality.

Alok and Vinay joined them.

"So, did you manage all this by yourself, Mark?" Vinay asked

"Hell no! Emily is in town. She is an absolute darling. She took care of the whole lighting and decoration." Mark said looking fondly at his girlfriend

"Am sure, the dumbass is going to say something caustic"..Kate mumbled into Gargis' ears

"Women, I tell you. Who cares for lights n decoration when you have beer" smirked Alok

'Oh nevermind, Alok. You cannot hammer things into someone's brains. You go feed your brain cells with ethanol (scientific term for alcohol)" ..Gargi said strongly

"Oh..here she goes again. Some people eat, drink and breathe science" Alok retorted

"So, Gargi..did you finally submit that abstract that you were working on??" Vinay asked Gargi

"Yeah, I did. Finished it off last night. Wanted to take the two days off for the weekend you see"

"Oh..you ever hardworker. Absolutely charming"

"Oh no way. I can be the biggest procrastinator you see. The deadline is sunday and I needed my boss to look at it before I submitted it. See, I am exactly on 24 hours notice'Plus if it gets accepted, I get to go to Hawaii", Gargi said

"Don't you think you miss having a life, Gargi"?

"Yep..I think so. But there is hardly I can do anything about it. This is the life I have chosen. Not that I am miserable doing it" said Gargi

"Ya, we all are in similar fields. But we do take time off. We fly out to different destinations. I go out and meet Smriti whenever I get a long weekend. Thats life, Garg"

"I used to have a life too, Vinay. But for the past year or so, I have been involved in my work that my personal life has taken a backseat. I have you guys in the town. I don't really need to go meet people whom I am not really interested in meeting, only coz I want to get away from the town'..,said Gargi

"Garg, you do have a life. Dont resonate between your past n present. Meet new people. You will surely have a great time"..Vinay said

"Vinay, we always have this discussion, but you know I maintain that I believe in serendipity. Things sometimes do not happen as you plan. Right now, I am not inclined on meeting someone new for a romantic relationship. Not coz am not interested, but coz I just do not have the time and dedication towards working for a realtionship"--Gargi said

" I hope this faith in Serendipity works for you. Aisa na ho janambhar kunwari rah jaoo. Be realistic."Vinay was trying his level best

" You are absolutely adorable, Vinay. Sad you are taken", Gargi said.

"Dekhte hain, Hawaii mein koi milta hai kya", Gargi winked

'Lol..California mein koi nahi mila to Hawaii mein kya koi milega".

"OK..chalo lets go.The junta might think there's something cooking here between us..hahahhaha" Gargi said

"Tere jaisee plain jane ke saath. No way.I will go mad' ,Vinay said and Gargi went behind him to hit him

"They both are sometimes kids"Freya said, looking in awe in their direction.

" We all are, at some point" Mark said