I closed my eyes for half a second there and opened them again to be sure I was seeing the right person. It was him, and he was staring back at me, as if saying “Got you by surprise?”

That dude was sitting right there in a black tux.

There was this grumpy look he had on, and it also looked like he was enjoying the sight.

“Mira.” I heard Karima whisper from where she was, watching me. Immediately, I got jolted out of my thoughts and then I took my eyes off him.

“Once again, you are welcome, all.” I said, forcing a very broad smile.

“I am Mira,...