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PART-15
Neev," Oye! Milind we have the proposal. Misher Companies has got the MUN deal." he screamed excitedly on the phone while walking towards the lobby.
Milind," Yes! I knew it. Congrats yaar, well done." he too became excited.
Neev," Congrats to you too. There was tough competitions among all the companies but at last two companies were short-listed in which our company was the one." he was speaking while walking outside the hotel.
Ayesha was in the lobby looking at him walking out of the hotel. Neev came outside and saw it was drizzling and he signaled the driver to leave the car as he was going to drive.
Milind," Tell me everything from the beginning." he asked while Neev started the ignition.
Neev," Ya so I was telling the two companies that were short-listed was Misher and Shah Companies. See I had told you that this Shah Company could beat us but ultimately Misher has won this proposal. Now you get ready because we can be called to Canada any day."
Milind," Ya I know about that but first tell me when you are coming back."
Neev," Today, in fact I am on my way back to the hotel." he said when his car jerked up.
Neev," Oh! Shit." he said and the car stopped.
Milind," What happened?" he asked frowning.
Neev," I don't know something is wrong in the car." he said starting the engine once again but it jerked up more shutting down.
Milind," Is everything ok?"
Neev," No yaar, let me see. I'll call you up laterβ¦β¦β¦ Bye." he said cutting the call.
Once more he tried to ignite the engine but it only failed. Outside it had started raining heavily, so he scrolled down the window glass to look outside for help but it was a deserted road with trees on each side. Finally making up his mind, he got down to see what the problem is only to get completely drenched in the shower.
Ayesha," No Dad, we have lost the proposal. Some Misher Companies got it." she blurred out.
Inder," Misher Companiesβ¦β¦β¦ Ok no need to worry dear. Don't get upset, we'll try next year." he said smiling because he knew Misher Companies was of none other than Milind.
Ayesha," Ya Dad, but I must say their proposal was also very good."
Inder," I see, so where are you right now?"
Ayesha," I am on my way back to office. Some important documents are to be signed."
Inder," Ok then, I have to go for the meeting. Will call you later." he said ending the call.
Ayesha was sitting on the back seat resting her head on the headrest watching the rain outside and drops of water tickling down her window glass when something caught her attention on the way.
"Stop the car." she ordered the driver.
She saw a car standing on the side of the road and a man with his head dug inside the bonnet.
Ayesha," I think something is wrong with his car. Just go and see if he needs any help." she asked the driver who got down taking the umbrella with him.
Ayesha saw him approaching that man while she scrolled down her window when that man turned around and he was no other than Neev Shergill. Neev talked to the driver who told him something and he looked towards Ayesha.
Those two beautiful eyes which were looking at him had all the beauty of this world submerged together in it, according to him. One look at his face and anyone could say that Neev Shergill was clean bowled for this elegant beauty. He came out of his dreamland when the driver shook him.
Ayesha," Is something wrong in the car?" she called out to the driver.
"Yes Madam, the fuel tank has leakedβ¦β¦. It will take time to repair." he said
Ayesha," Neev you come, I will drop you by the time my driver will repair your car." she called to him while going to the driving seat.
Neev was bewildered that how she knew his name. Was he so famous among the Mumbai girls? But not wasting this golden opportunity he jumped into the car.
Ayesha," Where do you stay?" she asked looking at him.
Neev," I stay in Shimla." he said grinning while Ayesha looked at him weirdly.
Ayesha," In Mumbai, Where are you staying?"
Neev," Ohβ¦β¦.. In JW Marriot Hotel." he said embarrassed with his earlier answer.
Ayesha," Right, so you repair his car and drop it at his hotel." she said to the driver and started the engine.
Ayesha was driving while Neev was wiping his hair when she handed him a tissue.
Neev," Thanks, I'm Neev Shergill." he said taking the tissue.
Ayesha," I know." she said concentrating on the road.
Neev," But how?" he asked frowning.
Ayesha," Neev Shergill of Misher Companies?" she asked.
Neev," Yes." he was surprised.
Ayesha," Just now your company has won the MUN Proposal."
Neev," Yes β Yes, But how do you know?" he asked excitedly and was surprised too knowing that this stranger knew so much about him.
Ayesha," Because I'm Ayesha Shah from Shah Companies." she said looking at him with a straight face.
Neev's face was a view to watchβ¦β¦β¦. Cheeks, ears, nose all red. It looked as if he has seen a ghost.
"What a good start Neev Shergill" he thought disappointed.
Neev," Oh!" he sighed.
Ayesha," What! Such a cold reaction on knowing my name. Earlier you were very excited." she taunted him.
Neev," Shah Company who lost the MUN Proposal." he whispered.
Ayesha," Yes you got it right."
Neev," I'm sorry about that proposal." he said in a slow tone.
Ayesha," No need to be sorry, your proposal too was very good." she said with a small smile.
On hearing that Neev too smiled at her.
Neev," I must say that you are the first person I'm seeing, who is smiling even at one's failure and that too in front of the person who is the reason of that failure."
Ayesha," It's not like that I've failed or you are my enemy, things are destined and it always happens, the way it has to happen. No one can change it." she said in a serious tone.
The rest of the journey passed in silence with Ayesha either concentrating on the road or stealing glances at Neev and Neev either looking outside the window or at Ayesha. Soon they reached the hotel,
Neev," Thanks Miss Shah for your help." he said extending his hand towards her.
Ayesha," It was nice meeting you and please call me Ayesha." she said with a handshake.
Neev," Ok Ayeshaβ¦β¦β¦. Hope to see you soon." he said still clutching her hand.
Ayesha," We will meet soonβ¦β¦β¦.. Only if you leave my hand now and go." she said and at once Neev left her hand completely embarrassed.
Ayesha left the place and Neev went back to his hotelβ¦β¦β¦.
Ayesha," Pagal." she said with a smile, shaking her head.
Neev," Beautiful." he said with a smile.
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