FF: Take 2: UPDT- Part 1;Page 6 - Page 4

Chapter 1

"Urghh…" Khushi said as she got up. She looked at the clock and saw 8:00.

"Oh shit! It didn't go off?" she said as she jumped off the bed and rushed into the bathroom. In record speed, she was showered and dressed.

"Oh god Nadia is going to kill me for being late!" she said as she rushed downstairs and grabbed a box of cereal and a bowl. Piya was already downstairs munching on an omlette.

"You're late," Piya said as she finished up her omlette.

"Thanks captain obvious! I know. My alarm didn't go off and now I have 15 minutes to get to work or else I'm going to get it BAD from Nadia," Khushi said as she gulped down her cereal.

"Oh nooo! The great Nadia Chopra!!" Piya said with a hint of sarcasm.

"Hey, you don't know her as well as I do and if I'm late AGAIN she is going to hand me my head on a silver platter. I just got the promotion I have been dreaming of and if I screw this up I'm DOOMED!" Khushi said grabbing her jacket and her celebratory Louis Vitton, the latest spring addition to the collection.

"Khushi, she knows you deserve that job as executive designer. She can't just take that position away from you just because you're late," Piya stated.

"Yes she can. She's my boss," Khushi said heading for the door.

"Whatever you say Khush! I'm not going to be home for dinner so take your key!" Piya said tossing her Khushi's key set.

"I'm not ethier. Some business dinner," Khushi said running out the door only to return a few seconds later.

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"Khushi meeting in the head room now!" Laila said as she turned on her headset.

"Nadia&CO designs, how may I help you?" she said into the headset. Khushi ran down the hall and entered the lavish board room topped off with a runway for showcases. She quickly grabbed a sit next to Vishal.

"Made it just in time Khush. Nadia should be here any second. Oh and, lookin finnnee Khush. This new position has got to you head eh?" Vishal said winking.

"Oh shut up Vishal. You know I look like this everyday," Khushi said laughing.

"QUIET!" a voice boomed silencing the whole room.

"Welcome everyone. I have called you all down here to make a few announcements. First, concerning today's business dinner. You must be there 8 SHARP. Formalwear only. Second, this business dinner will be with AR Designs as you all know. We will be working with them for our line in the London Fashion Week. Along with working with them for Fashion Week, we will also have out own individual line which means I expect DOUBLE the work from all of you and DOUBLE the effort. Do I make myself clear?" Nadia firmly stated. She received frightened nods and yes's. "You are now all free to go. Please get back to work immediately. Oh and Ms. Gupta, I would like to see you in my office. Thank you," she said ending the meeting. Khushi gulped.

Oh god this can't be good. Khushi thought as she did a mental prayer. She slowly walked to Nadia's office. Stall…stall.stall…stall Khushi thought in her head.

"Khushi you can come in," Nadia said noticing Khushi's snail-paced walking.

"Yes ma'am," Khushi said walking faster, entering Nadia's office.

"Khushi, as you know being executive designer is a big job. It requires a lot of work as well as it requires team-work. You must be able to work with others well. Taking other people's ideas into hand as well as adding your own unique flare is important in the world of fashion. That's why I thought it would be perfect if you first assignment was to work with AR designs head, Mr. Arnav Singh Raizada. If you are able to work well with him, then I'll know you are fit to work as a designer in the world of fashion. If you are not able to handle the stress of working with others, you will be immediately dismissed from my company. Do I make myself clear?" Nadia said, her eyes searing into Khushis.

"Yes.. yes ma'am. But will I still have to do my own designs for the individual fashion line as well?" Khushi asked.

"Of course!" Nadia said. Khushi gulped. Oh god how the hell am I supposed to do this? And this Arnav character.. who the hell is he? Self reminder: Look up Arnav Singh Raizada.

"You can now go. Oh and Khushi, don't be scared of me, I don't bite!" Nadiasaid with a plastered smile.
"Doubt it," Khushi muttered silently. She walked out of the office fidgeting with her hands. She always did that when she was nervous.

"What did she say?" Vishal asked as he twirled a colored pencil in his hand.
"Nadia wants me to work with the head of AR Designs for fashion week. Plus, I have to make my individual designs as well," Khushi said sighing plopping herself down on a chair. Vishal's mouth dropped open.

"What? Why so surprised?" Khushi asked confused.

"Khush, you do understand this is the opprutunity of a LIFETIME here. Arnav Singh Raizada is biggest fashion designer in Inda at the time. You do well on this project and you could be at the top of the industry," Vishal explained.

"Oh...well then. So what else do you know about this Arnav guy?"

"Short-tempered, bossy," Vishal said starting to sketch a design.

"Lovely! Such a nice man," Khushi said.

"Khushi, it's your turn to get the coffee today. I would go now if I were you. I think everyone needs their coffee fix right about now,"Sara said.

"Ok, I'll be back in a few. Everyone just wants coffee right?" Khushi announced standing up, grabbing her and purse.

"Bring LOTS of sugar," Vishal said not looking up.

"Gotchya," Khushi said heading to the door. She felt the cool breeze hit her as she walked out. Her outfit was perfect and was not failed to be noticed. Not one boy, girl, man, woman or dog didn't look at her as she passed by.

(Imagine this as what she's wearing?" http://www.lafayette148ny.com/store/-strse-11527/Detail

Flawless would be the word. As she entered the coffee shop, she noticed a big line.

"Shit," she muttered under her breath. She impatiently tapped her toe.

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"Yes Aman, I've got it. Yes, I understand that I need to be there at 8 sharp. Ok bye," Arnav said hanging up the phone annoyed. This was probably the 10th time he called to day to make sure he would be there at the business dinner. Arnav got up from his chair and went to go throw away his cup when he felt warm coffee hit him.

"What the hell?" he shouted. A petite girl looked up at him with huge milky brown eyes.

"Holy shit. I'm so sorry sir. I didn't mean to spill the coffee. It's just so busy here and crowded," she blabbered as she got napkins from the counter and started to clean his shirt not giving a care that everyone was watching them.

"It's fine, just hand me the napkins and please leave," Arnav said aggravated. "Wait, what the hell? Did I just say it's fine? Oh god I can't be falling for her," he thought.

"Don't you want to say sorry?" she asked staring at him waiting for a reply.

"Why should I?" Arnav asked cleaning his shirt. "You're the one who bumped into me," he said.

"Excuse me but you're equally at fault. You were staring off into your la la land when you bumped into me to!" Khushi said defending herself.

"La la land? Are you serious. You obviously don't know how to walk straight so why should I say sorry," Arnav said now fuming.

"You know what, it's no use arguing with you. I really don't have time for this. Fine don't apologize," she said throwing more napkins at him.

"Oh god, now I need to buy another 4," she muttered. She took a phone out of her purse and walked back into the line.

"Vishal, i accidentally spilled a few of the coffees, so I may be a bit late," she said into the phone. Arnav's eyes traced her body. She was skinny but tall with creamy skin. She was fashionable yet sophisticated. His type most definitely Arnav was snapped out of his trance when his phone rang

"Yea Aman, yes I'm headed back to the office right now," heading out of the coffee shop sneaking one last peek at Ms. Coffee. Hm..interesting.

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"Urgh, stupid dress is killing me," Khushi mumbled as she entered the restaurant

http://www.anntaylor.com/ann/product/AT-Apparel/AT-RIVERA-CHIC/Side-Ruched-Cap-Sleeve-Dress/277978;jsessionid=285A1BC8F8BD9A62A09F4A1A805B8D57?colorExplode=false&skuId=11439905&catid=cata000012&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=2040

(Imagine her wearing this)

I'm here for the Nadia&Co business dinner," Khushi told the woman working the reservations counter. She led her to a secluded part of the resteraunt. She opened a door and revealed a room. It was stocked with a buffet table including desserts and a mini bar. Khushi noticed Nadia and walked over to her. She was chatting with a young man, probably 25 in a 3 piece suit. As she walked up to Nadia Vishal stopped her. He let out a low whistle.

"Isn't someone looking good today," Vishal said.

"Thank you. I found this buried somewhere in my closer as I was having a mental breakdown because I didn't have anything to wear," Khushi said. Vishal rolled his eyes.

"Well, I better go talk to Nadia. Apparently I'm supposed to meet this famed Arnav today," Khushi said as she continued to walk up to Nadia. She tapped her on her shoulder and was surprised to see Mr. Coffee spiller.

"AAP?" she shrieked, now more annoyed than ever.

"Oh you two have met before? Well then I guess I don't need to do an introduction, but I'll do it anyways. Ms. Gupta, this is Arnav Singh Raizada, your new partner for the London Fashion Week," Nadia said beaming. Arnav stood there silently and presented his hand for a shake. "Oh god, this can't be good," he thought

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"I'd say we did a pretty good job with step one. Am I right?" Armaan said looking at Raghav.

"I agree... it's going according to plan so far," Raghav said smiling. A crowd had now formed behind them, all anticipating for more. Some were whispering predictions while others just watched silently. Just as expected.

"Now to initiate step two," Armaan said.

"Yes, now for the hard part. If this doesn't work, than the whole plan is ruined," Raghav said frightened.

"Don't worry it'll work. We've got God on our side. Literally," Armaan said. The show continued and the audience was definitely up for a plot twist.

I didn't get a chance to proof-read so bare with me on any spelling or grammatical mistakes!!

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