Embarrasment

IT was  Thea's usual outing with her husband and his subordinates. Her husband was leading a team of young engineers who were all full of enthusiasm. It was at one of these outings, Sree a young engineer was trying to regale everyone around with his stories of how he had impressed a girl who came to play tennis. He taught her tennis and she fell for him. And he was planning to bring her next time for the party. The evening was a fun filled night listening to all these stories over some beers and Malaysian food. 

Couple of months passed by and Thea was busy in her usual routine. One day her husband suggested that the boys are again planning a gathering and had invited them. They were all meeting at a particular restaurant the next day. Thea liked meeting people and enjoyed dressing up for parties. After work, Thea and her husband went to the specific restaurant. 

All the familiar faces were there seated around the table. Suddenly, Thea's eyes fell on Sree, whose hands were entwined with the hands of a pretty girl. Sree introduced her to all. Thea who had a strong memory, suddenly remembered the old story of Sree's tennis lessons and how he had impressed a girl. So she immediately blurted out," Oh, Sree, so we all get to see the girl whom you taught tennis". Sree, totally caught unawares was pinching Thea's foot, below the table, signaling her to stop that specific  conversation. But Thea did not get the cue. Others sitting around understood. That poor girl was staring at Sree in dismay. Sree was pinching Thea's feet again and again. It then stuck Thea that this girl was a different girl. 

Sree, on account of Thea was left embarrassed for some part of  the evening. Others came to rescue and changed the topic. Thea never knew whether Sree had to face further questioning from the girl later when they went back home. But Thea had a hearty laugh on her drive back home with her husband.