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an & Aahana meet_ Iz

exhausted from the back-to-back me

be in my room and doze off. However, Naani was having

ut why is she selecting outfits for me? oh no here she goes wife hunting for me again. I am still struggl

usted." hearing it Naani Arya replies "as if you would have accepted to meet someone when you were not exhausted" she mimicked sarcast

ecial guest' of Naani to arrive. I cannot say it was a long wait

ed with silvery vocals. my eyes wandered around towards the person, she looks familiar, she looks like... is

es. "Izhaan look, Aahana is here," introduced Naani bringing me out of the strange thoughts. She looked at me and said "hello". shaking her delicate hand, I gave a nod. The intense anxiety that cre

ething. I don't know what, but I can only conclude it to disc

ed to look after, back then she was a genuine doll, all-time running behind me and Ma. She surely has flourished into a beautiful personality. These weird admiration towards he

the habit of eating outside junks. We set at the dinner table to relish the feast. Aahana settled on the seat opposite of mine. It was almost impossible to not peek at her. I attempted to make a conversation but I got cheated by my devious tongue. It is very strange, there was a time we used to eat on the same plate because Aahana liked g

ion are you able to deal with it? These popping question of Naani works like magic. Aahana forgot all her hesitation and started describing her projects and works, bitching about the clients, how her boss Mahira reacted, and various other things related to her project. And the piece of fabric she showed, had beautiful intricate designs on it. So, she is a design

in. I had an irking feeling to drop her home, but then it would be too awkward. We just met and I have no idea how she would react to it, maybe if she would have stayed back at

must be tired, go get yourself some sleep?" came her sa

by cutting the fabric in the required measurement. A tiny piece of it I kept in my bag. After each individual cut, I pinned them on the mannequin. when a sudden ring of my own phone startled me. It was yet again Nani. Seema, my co-worker sneered at me while showing me her wristwatch. Everyone in my department is aware of who gave me the ring and why. It was routine, Naani call

membered one time the push that forcibly came to me, made me get down to the station I was not supposed to be at. I panicked for a moment Thankfully! the next train I got came within 5 min... Cabs were out of my budget back then. now that my first salary is debited to my accou

mble to let one of her domestic help do that for her. esp

an coming home after a long trip, and Jaya waiting for him. You have no right to object to my fantasy." yes, Naani Arya was a sucker for Bollywood films. Specially Masala films. Like the typical grandmothers

happened. She indeed i

ed to her the traffic situation, being a gem of a person, she did not mind instead, accepted my apology with her sweet

. Neither he was present in the office. I had no idea how much the curiosit

th midnight blue denim. He was holding a cup and the aroma in the air says that he is drinking coffee. So, this was the reason behind Naani's excitement! Just like his media pictures. Izhaan looked very nice. His form was very lean and sculpted. He c

sed over the bracket of introduction decades back. I made courage and looked into his eyes, while forwarding my hand I

d. Well, I guess Naani was right. we do need an introduction. in fact, a lot more than that. When our meal got served at the dining table, I

uation after all! There once was a time, I and he would be in nonstop chatter Raima ma had to school us off our table manners.

asked question one after the other and soon I lost the track of the level of discussion. I even showed her the small piece of fabric that I kept in my purse earlier. It was bound to happen. I have no break or filter when I talk about my designs and projects. Raima Ma and papa used to say, I am on my mother's feet in this matter. Post dinner it was impossible for me to leave the mansion, as Na

s big as a castle in Disney movies. Or what Nani's favorite film kabhi Khushi kabhi gam has. But the royalistic choices of furniture. Or the whitest marble flooring with all sorts of luxurious looking showpieces and chandelier has the same effect on me that of Disney castles. Altho

on the floor. Some of the residents did make in-house toilets as well as expanding the area with their own money, those people now have better financial resources, some had their children who had migrated to better-living places, after getting a decent job or marital life, some had made it through their savings. my room was small but it was enough for a single -member like me. When Aman sir and his agent introduced this chawl to me I happened to get a

? - Izhaan's

pport of the pills, I slept like no tomorrow, without any intervals. So, I woke up fre

of the vessel "aloo poori!" I glanced at her and she gave me her sweet smile. I love this aspect about her,

in the kitchen and cook, yet she ensures her expectations get attained with th

the mouthwatering food, I am pretty sure you cooked!" I asked her while showing the time on my wristwatch. Naani too

ahana's word. I know how much Naani loves Aahana. It would have never been a favour for Naani to help Aahana, Naan

man entered. "so, the lion is back in his den". Aman said while hunching on the opposite chair. I pressed the speed dial button on the intercom. "I haven't received the coffee", I yelled. I genuinely needed one to head start my day. "what's up with your temper today, all good?" he raised a question out of concern. He has been worki

and the stipend. Rizha design has a fluctuating stipend system based on employees' performance. It keeps them motivated and focused on their work and maintains healthy competition internally. Seeing Aahana getting placed highest in the hierarchy of the AD employees that too on her 1st month

as expecting since the time I called him to get this file, "what's up with this girl?" "will you not

em. as I am being assigned to take good care of ex prince Mr Izhaan Raima Malik, and you, taking inte

and I love making him. "Naani assigned me to look after her, the same

ave seen Naani getting so concerned for her, sending lunches, and to get all things arranged to settle her in Mumbai, initially I thought, that girl will take full advantage of Naani Arya's power and status but when she walked in for the interview, without reference and begged the job on her merit, my corrupted thou

ft with no family. I and Naani are the only ones whom she can call family, but I

ll. For this sentence .