You remembered my name. Your smile puts me at ease as I reach for your outstretched hand. Do I shake it, or do I kiss the back gently. I take it and y...u tilt the back of it towards me. I lift it up and kiss the back, as I do I can smell your scent, sweet and floral, but not overpowering.We order drinks and look at the menu. I can't help but keep glancing at you. Every now and then we make eye contact, you facing lighting up the dark room."Did you enjoy yesterday at the beach?" You ask , your. Me bhe use kaye bar messages bhejta tha,ek bar jb hume holidays pdne wali the to mere friend ne kaha ke is bar tu mere sath ghar chlega aur mere ghar pe phone kr ke usne bol diya,aur phir hum dono uske ghar chle gye,jb me waha gya to pta surbhi bhe whe the wo 1 week pehle se ghar the,hum sbne kafi baatein ke aurkhana kha ke so gye,next day aunty ne kaha ke rajat yaha humare paas aaya use khe ghuma ke layo phir surbhi boli k chlo phir aaj movie dekhnechalte he aur hum movie dekhne teeno chle. "But... I thought youall agreed to gang up on me...?" she asked.Her savior shook his head ruefully. "Forget about that. It wasn't myidea, and I'm ashamed I didn't speak up about it sooner. I'll stay hereand make sure this punk doesn't bother you or anyone else. You hadbetter get going if you don't want to lose. May the best man win."Ryo felt a strange sort of obligation to this man, for the help he hadgiven her. He could have just left her to lose so he could take her forhimself, but he. .. As usual, your home room teachers have the list of students selected as participants for the Program this week. We ask those whose names are announced to drop off their bags or backpacks in your lockers and come to the conference room. Thank you for your cooperation. Have a good morning.”The teacher read off four names and looked up; the four kids who had been named remained seated, stony-faced.“You’re not cooperating?” the teacher said to no one in particular.There was a mixture of.