Naina (A story-Unseen) {RA} PART 2 PG2 - Page 9

Ainun lowered her hands, and folded the prayer mat, placing it gently on the side table, went deeper into her room and stood there, in front of the mirror and even before Aman had a chance to look at her mirror image, he saw her hands rush up to the cloth round her neck and fasten it across her face, covering it.

'Damn, why doesn't she just let it be?' thought Aman to himself.

" Sorry to keep you waiting." She told Aman as she asked him to enter.

" How did you know, I was waiting here?" He asked as he entered.

" Despite the fact that I was in prayer, I could hear you come up." She said smiling.

" Take a seat sir, I want you to take a look at this file."

As Aman sat down on a chair facing a neatly arranged table that contained many books and files, he noticed that Ainun's room was not too filled with all 'girly' stuff but it contained only the things that were considered necessary.

" Very well maintained I must say." Said Aman as Ainun came back holding a file.

"Thank you sir." She said as she took a seat opposite to him.

" Ainun we are not at work, you need not call me sir, and my name is Aman."

Her eyes narrowed, maybe meaning that she was smiling, but because of her face cover it was difficult to know.

" Right Aman. Happy?"

" Very."

" Now listen. Who was your previous CA?"

" Well, it was some guy with the name lets see… Hemant. Why are you interested?"

" Well maybe because, there is an amount of 20 billion in rupees missing, and if you were to have a surprise visit by any of the tax collecting people or whatever you call them, we'll see ourselves in jail."

" 2 BILLION!!! You have to be joking.!!!!"

" Trust me Aman, I'm not."

Aman was absolutely dumbstruck and his mind was running rapidly to think of the nest step.

" Here is what we do, you are to make a list of the places where we have lost money and keep it ready and I'll tell Hemant to come for a visit tomorrow."

" My part of the job is over, the list is already ready, now you do yours."

" Wow Ainun, your really good, I mean I have not seen a better employee in ages."

" I'm glad you have now. Now call him up already!!"

So Aman dialed Hemant's number and called him for a visit without giving away the actual reason.

" That takes care of that." Said Ainun.

" Sure does." Replied Aman, a hint of his worried feeling could be heard in his voice. " I'm glad that this was brought out, I mean otherwise who knows how much money we would continue to loose."

Ainun just nodded.

Now that the formal business was taken care of, Aman was at loss at what he would do or say next.

Ainun may have been feeling the same way, for she rose, went out of the room leaving Aman staring at her as she did so.

" She is very atypical." He said to himself as she rose and started to walk about the room.

It was beautifully done with light cream walls and the corners and the cupboards done in a beautiful dark purple. It was simply mind-boggling.

Aman noticed footsteps moving towards him. He turned to face Ainun, who had in her hands a bowl that was covered.

" Taste this Aman, and tell me how is it."

" No please, I'm already full with the heavy lunch we had."

" That's alright, taste this, it's a sweet that is made out of apricots."

" No please…"

" I made it with a lot of hard work and you are not letting it go to waste mister." She said.

Even before Ainun had finished, Aman took the bowl from her.

She started laughing.

" Don't laugh now. I think if I would have refused you would have practically killed me."

" Na, I don't think so."

" Why don't you join me?" Asked Aman, " Oh I'm sorry I forgot you were fasting."

" It's alright."

Aman tasted it and it was something unbelievable. It was just too good.

" Its lovely Ainun, you are a very good cook."

"Thank you."

Aman finished his bowl and shook his head desperately when offered another.

After a few minutes Aman and Ainun sat side by side, separated by a chair and what was about 5 feet.

"Why do you keep your face covered at all times?" Asked Aman after he had made up his mind that he had to know the answer.

Ainun, to Aman's surprise was taken by shock.

As Aman turned to face Ainun, he could see tear drops filling her eyes up.

" No special reason." She said trying very hard, to keep her voice steady, Aman noticed that.

" Really? It does not seem so." Aman prayed that he was not pushing the point.

" Really." She said calmly this time, it was either that she meant it or she had learned to keep her voice under control, for Aman could still see tears in her eyes.

" Aman, you are the first one to ask me directly about the reason I keep my face covered, I appreciate that you asked me directly, but I don't think I would like to give you an honest answer to your question." She hesitated, looking into Aman's eyes she continued, " I'll tell you the truth when the right time arrives," she paused, " IF it arrives."

She looked right into Aman's eye and they sat there deeply lost in each other's eyes.

" Its alright Ainun." Aman said breaking the silence not looking away from her eyes.

" You know what, you will have to break your fast, and I think you need to be rewarded for your excellent work, so why don't I take you out…I mean so that you can break your fast outside and not at home."

" First things first, we open our fast and not break it, second thing, to show you that I did not mean anything against you when I said what I said earlier lets go." Ainun answered as she kept her eyes locked into Aman's.

Ainun had no idea that with those words she had started a huge storm in her life.

Hmm....Mysterious part...!

wow thats a shock....................2 billion.........😲.......huge amount.....very huge............and their convo was very nice...................wonder y shes always hiding her face..................very nice part....cont soon dear.............

Aman is shocked to know that there has been a fraud of 2 billion being done in his company. He is even more impressed with Ainun that she has been able to uncover this fraud so quickly, They are now going to work together towards solving this problem.

Originally posted by: dazzling_glory

Aman is shocked to know that there has been a fraud of 2 billion being done in his company. He is even more impressed with Ainun that she has been able to uncover this fraud so quickly, They are now going to work together towards solving this problem.

They both have a good chat but Aman misses his chance to see Ainun's face.

waiting to know what happens next...please continue soon

PART 10

"Very good then lets go." Said Aman.

" Yeah, but listen, its around 4 now and I have to be home before 6." Replied Ainun.

" But why?"

" I'll have to open my fast around 6:30 and I should get the stuff ready as well right."

"But then you said that you would open your fast outside and not at home."

" You mentioned that but I did not agree." Ainun said.

' I have no idea how long I am going to plan on how to see her face, and how many times she going to destroy them.'

" Did you say something?" Asked Ainun as she got her purse.

" Did you hear anything?"

" Trying to be cool?"

" Actually…."

" Don't."

"Ok."

' That sure was embarrassing.' Thought Aman, but at the same time he liked the way Ainun had spoken her heart and not left anything to linger inside.

" Shall we leave or do you have anything else in mind?"

" Nothing, lets leave."

Aman and Ainun walked downstairs, Ainun followed as Aman led the way.

On reaching the porch, Aman informed both, his mother as well as Ainun's that he was taking her out for a small ride and that she'd be back home before 6.

" Why the ride all of a sudden Aman?" Asked his mother.

Aman could see the sides of her mouth curl up in a smile.

" The reason being that Ainun has detected a huge, huge fraud in the company's accounts and I think that she deserves a reward for that."

" That makes sense, have a nice time and bring her back soon." Instructed Aman's mother.

" Come back soon Ainun, you have your fast to open."

" Yes mama."

And finally after the good byes they left.

" Where do you want to go Ainun?" Asked Aman as he held the car door open for her to enter.

"If you are interested I'll show you the place that I usually visit especially to unwind."

" Sure but where is it?"

" You follow me and you'll know. We are going to walk there, so I suggest you close the car door."

" I like the suggestion."

So Ainun and Aman started off on a road that looked as though it would lead them to a dead end.

But did Aman want to question that? No. He knew that Ainun had complete knowledge about what she was doing and he trusted her a little too much to question her thinking.

"You always remain this silent or is it special today?" Ainun asked pulling Aman out of his dreams.

" No, I'm not usually this silent, but I thought you were."

" I think you thought wrong."

" I'm beginning to think so too."

Both laughed.

Laughing, cracking jokes and so on they covered the road and reached the edge of a cliff.

Ainun went right up to the edge and stood there, and beckoned Aman to join her.

When he did, he was amazed at the view. He did not see the usual thing they show in films, all he could see was ruined houses, and destroyed trees.

He was amazed that Ainun used this place to unwind.

" Are you sure we are at the right place Ainun? Not many girls, or people like this kind of a view."

Ainun turned to look at Aman, " Maybe because they do not look at the world the way I look at it."

Aman still was at lost, and Ainun could see that in his expression, so she continued, " when you look at it, it looks like a place that completely destroyed, but I try to think about how it was before it was ruined."

Aman slowly began to understand. ' Either that she has been reading too many books, or she would like to get away from her present life and enjoy and live in her past.'

"That's a great way to look at it." Aman said trying to think of another reason why Ainun would think that way.

Both Aman and Ainun sat down facing the ruins of what was once a lively house or houses.

" You know Ainun, we feel much better, when we talk to someone about what's going on in our heart."

Ainun turned to look at Aman. " I don't get you."

" I don't know why, but thinking about all the facts that follow you, I feel that you have a lot in your heart than what we can see."

" How did you come to that conclusion?"

" I did not come to any conclusions of yet, but you keep your face covered, you like to remain to your self, you like to think about the past more than about the future. Why Ainun?"

" I think you are thinking a little too much Aman, there is nothing of that sort."

Aman tried to look Ainun in they eye but Ainun could not keep her eyes fixed to Aman's. She could not make eye contact.

" I might have believed you," continued Aman looking in front, " If it weren't for your eyes."

" Alright fine you win, you're right about everything you said, but Aman I'm not the person that would confide in another to get peace of mind. I try to solve my problems on my own."

' She may not know, but if she can tell me this much then I'm sure very soon she will let her burden fall.'

" That's good, but any time you change your mind and feel that you need someone to talk to..."

" I'll think of you first." Ainun completed Aman's sentence for him. " It's so odd na, it looks like a typical movie scene."

' You have absolutely no idea.' Thought Aman, out loud he said, " Yeah odd."

" How about we turn back so that we can walk slowly and still reach home on time." Suggested Aman.

" That sounds good. Lets start."

So down the way they came up, Aman and Ainun walked back towards their destination. No passer-by would describe them with any official relation but with the way they were comfortable with each other, a relation more than friendship would and could be assigned.

Aman dropped Ainun home, picked up his mother and drove back to his house.

On walking inside his room, Aman finds Karan on his bed, half sitting, half sleeping, one leg above the other, waving to his elder brother.

" Your welcome bro."

" I don't remember thanking you."

" And I'm sure you won't."

" May I ask why you want me to thank you?"

" Maybe because, if I would not have left Ainun's house, you two might have never gone out together."

This had never occurred to Aman, and the fact that his brother would do it wontedly was heart warming.

" Yeah now that you mention it, I think I owe you a thank you."

" And you're most welcome. By the way bro, I like your choice, I'm sure Ainun would make a lovely bhabhi."

" I would be sure of that, if I could figure out why she liked to remain so aloof, and hey Karan, I like my choice too." Aman winked at Karan.

" Now that we both are on the job, we'll find out soon enough and get her mingling with everyone." Karan said.

Aman felt delighted that his brother was so supportive and the idea of working together to relieve Ainun of her troubles excited him.

"Let's see what we can do about it bro. I'm sure tomorrow will be a new day with a new solution."

" I'm sure it will."

Only if they could know, that the next day would not bring a solution, but would bring a whole lot of problems with it.

nice part...............wonder whats gonna happen.............cont soon dear.........

hey faizu sweetheart!!! sorry for the late comments...u knw i was not feeling well so just come on IF...and thank u soo much 4 ure msg on ym...i got ure msg which brought a smile 2 my face....thanx dear 4 the prayers...just caught up with the previous 2 parts n loved them completely....fantastic parts....so once agen he didnt get 2 see her face!!! awwwww damn but chalo koi baat nahin kamsekam dono ne baat ki and got 2 knw each other better...loved the convo between them...there's a sense of comfortableness between them now which is a gr88 start....and then ainun bringing a bowl of the dish she made for him and telling him 2 eat it as she made it was really sweet...n aman also eats it even though he was full...sooo cute...pyar mein kya kya karna parta hai....hehehe and my god i cnt beleive a fraud of 2 billion!!!! i hope they manage 2 solve the problem...then comes the next part where they decide to go out....i liked the way amans mother was enquiring...hehehehe seems like sumthing was going on in her mind....the place they visit was surely very interesting...it makes me think wot happened in the past....she seems 2 be hiding something deep in her heart....let me share a feelign with u..i dnt knw why but i have a feeling that something is wrong with Ainun's face...i dnt knw maybe she had an accident....but i just get that feeling....hpe i am wrong though....but lets see.....and then Karan helping Aman awww how cute and him sayng she would make a lovely bhabhi...hehehe loooved it!!!....n they are al working 2gether 2 get her out of her worries!!!! cnt wait 4 the next part dear!!! do update soon....luv summi xxx