Chapter Eighteen

"Uh...I didn't..I mean, I had no idea." I let out a nervous chuckle as his dad gave me a puzzled look.

"I'm sure he must have his own reasons." He stated, adjusting his tie and we both stood facing each other in awkwardness as I had no idea what to say and my mind was still trying to figure out why in the world Ray would need a roommate if he owned the apartment.

How rich was he exactly?

"Would you like some tea? Or some Indian sweets perhaps?" I asked, trying to break the ice and he just gave me a warm smile.

"I would love that, Ridhi."

"Perfect, please sit down. I'm sure Ray would be back home any minute now." I added and walked towards the kitchen to make some tea.

"Which part of India are you from?" he called out from the living room, as I was boiling the water and throwing in some tea leaves.

"Uhhh...the south actually."

"Coo