"Universeji bas aaj late mat karana...please universeji. Aaj mera first day hai!"
She spoke with utmost concentration on the road as she speeded her scooty away to her office, The Archaeological Department Rajasthan. Yes, she was an archaeologist and it was the very first day of her job. She finally reached her office after almost crashing into a car. Quickly running inside and touching up her make-up in the elevator's mirror, she stepped inside her office, confident and excited.
On the other hand he had arrived much earlier and was waiting people to filter in. In his excitement he had arrived quite earlier. His confidence wasn't zero, but it wasn't 100% either. He had checked everything. His fact and figures, his knowledge, presentation, all were at pitch perfection. But still he had butterflies in his stomach.
Finally all the newly-joined people were called for a meeting for assigning people tasks and missions. They were usually lame and quite boring for the beginners.
But first, the interesting part, pairs.
Both, he and she were looking out for a good partner, a partner to which being conversant and compatible would be easy.
"I think we have a few people of the Royal family here. Please raise your hands." Their boss said.
He raised eyebrow and raised his hand glancing to the other side. Whereas she raised her hands with utmost pride, as if it was the best thing in the world.
"Okay, so..." he said as he began reading their names. "Kriya and Rey, you may go and collect the project files from my cabin while I address others. My cabin is the next cabin to your left."
Giving each other a glance, they left the room.
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She poked her head up, despite being scolded a million times by her mother. But she was way too fascinated- and young- to understand that the female slaves, or dasis, are not allowed to touch things or admire the surroundings. They were expected to follow their mistress and walk with their heads down. And that too, when you are going to get auditioned, the best behavior is a must. Her mother bet her head this time, quite harshly. "Do you want to stay here or not?" she asked sternly to her 5-year-old-daughter. The younger one just nodded her head, and did as her mother pleased.
The Queen spotted the two standing in her kaksh and had a small smile playing on her face. The young girl's antics were very cute. Even after the scolding she tried her best possible to not look at the floor and gaze at the beautifully huge room.
"Who is this young bud, Lakshmi?" asked the queen, amused at the cute antics of the young one.
As soon as she said it, the girl quickly hid behind her mother. "She is my daughter, Rani sa" Lakshmi replied, her gaze down to her mistress's feet.
"Seems like we have a new playmate for Reyaansh, its good and also you will be able to take care of both the young ones simultaneously. Not a bad idea after all."
"Yes Rani sa." Lakshmi replied, giving a tired sigh.
Suddenly somebody squealed, which brought the girl out of her hiding.
"Rani maa..." a boy squealed. He said to his mother with a pout on his lips.
"Yes Reyaansh? Wait let me introduce to your new friend. Putri, this is Reyaansh, My son. And Reyaansh this is... umm, what is your name putri?"
"Kriyal." The young girl spoke with a cute smile on her face.
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And so, this was their first meet.
Edited by parigyaverma - 11 years ago
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