Surprise!!

As Priya had declared, they were heading to meet Anu and Priyansh the very next day of their return. They decided to meet at their usual hang-out place, but to their dismay, their favourite spot was reserved for some surprise party. Anu and Priyansh were already there to break the sad news to them. Anuj is usually the one who doesn't like changes, but the new spot didn't bother him today. He was happy to onboard Priyansh to his end of the team.

They entered the café, Priya literally hopped the entire path sending excited vibes to Anu. Anuj rolled his eyes and reminded himself that ignorance is bliss. He shook hands with Priyansh and waved at Anu with a smile. He placed the car keys on the table and excused himself for a restroom visit. Priyansh followed his lead.

Anuj and Priyansh were washing hands at the basin, when Priyansh asked Anuj while looking at him in the mirror, "So, how does it feel "?  Anuj frowned slightly at this awkward restroom question. Yet he tried to play cool and said with a slight smile, " Fine! You tell, how long have you known Anu"? Priyansh was confused with this sudden change of topic but continued the chat. "It has been more than 7 years, we went to the same college". "Wow! It took you so long to get her to agree", Anuj gasped. "Agree for what?" Priyansh started but was interrupted by a phone call. "Excuse me, I need to take this", he signalled towards the phone and stepped out.

Anuj returned to the table, only to find it vacant. He sighed and called Priya. Priya answered in a singing tone, "We are at your favourite spot ". "But that was reserved". "Yes for us!". Anuj saw Priya waving at him and then he noticed a cake, and Anu holding a bouquet. He immediately panicked and asked Priya to step out for a private conversation. Priya gave in to the urgency in his voice.

"Is Anu planning to propose Priyansh? I don't think they are on the same page", Anuj said in a hushed tone.

Priya stepped back in shock and said a long "Noooooo".

"Then why is there a cake and a bouquet"? Anuj continued in a hushed tone.

Priya smiled at the confusion and said, "That is for you stupid! You are getting promoted", pausing almost after every word.

"Wait what? How do you get to know about my promotion before me"?

Priya widened her eye and then it dawned upon Anuj what she meant. He hugged Priya in excitement. "Shall we"? Priya took Anuj's arm and dragged speechless Anuj inside, only to find Anu on her knees in front of Priyansh. Anuj and Priya looked at each other in horror.   

PS: Fourth part is out here: The Question