"Oh, dear! Look at you!"
Shyaan spread her arms dramatically as she watched Liza approach. As always, she had arrived early and was taking her sweet time socializing with familiar faces.
Liza laughed and embraced her.
"Glamorous as ever," Liza said, pressing her cheek against Shyaan's before pulling away with a smile.
Shyaan smiled in satisfaction.
"Of course. My face has always been my greatest asset."
The two women chuckled as Shyaan lightly patted the large bun atop her head.
"Anyway, I don't see Tommy." She glanced around before looking back at Liza. "Is he coming?"
Liza smiled, but before she could answer, Tommy's voice sounded behind Shyaan.
"I see someone's been missing me."
Shyaan looked over her shoulder before chuckling. "I didn't know I was getting a surprise."
She turned and gave Tommy a warm embrace—one shared between old friends who hadn't seen each other in quite some time.
"It's good to see you again, dear," Shyaan whispered before letting him go.
