Page 6 of The Escape

That immediately reopened the discussion. Everyone had a suggestion. Greece was suggested. Thailand came up again and was immediately rejected. Someone said Dubai. Someone wanted Mauritius. For several minutes, the group went back and forth, each person trying to sell the others on their choice of destination.

Until finally, Maldives came up. And this time, nobody objected.

Krish: Maldives?

Simran: That sounds perfect.

Meher: Yes.

Trisha: I’m in.

Siya sent a heart.

Ayaan’s reply followed.

Ayaan: So, Maldives then?

Vishnu: Maldives it is.

Krish: Five days. Four couples. No kids. No work. Exactly the break we all need.

Raghav: Whatever.

Meher: ‘Whatever’ doesn’t sound very convincing, Raghav.

Siya: He means he agrees.

Meher: Aww. Love it when you translate him for us @Siya.

Siya: (blushing emoji)

Krish: Can we please get back to the actual planning?

Ayaan: Yes. Dates?

Vishnu: First week of next month works for me.

Simran: Same.

Krish: Same.

Trisha: Same.

Meher: Works.

Siya: Works for me too.

Raghav: Fine.

Krish: @Raghav, does this ‘Fine’ mean you are coming?

Raghav: Why would I be in this group if I wasn’t?

Krish: For moral support.

Trisha: He doesn’t provide that.

Siya: He provides other things.(blushing hard emoji)