Being Your Shadow (Rishbala FF)

Prologue

Rishab picked up the last file after getting enormously frustrated over his staff "not a single person can do their work properly" he blasted at Sheenal, his secretary standing timidly next to her boss Rishab Singhania the owner of Maya Fashions.

According to Rishab his company Maya Fashions should always stay on no 1 position, no matter was happens. Not even a single inaccuracy is accepted within the work...he is absolutely passionate and fully obsessed with Maya Fashions.

"Sorry sir" Sheenal adjusted her specs again to look at the files...

With a big frown as usual he threw the file away "this should be completed right now"

Sheenal picked up the pages "yes Sir" and quickly walked out of the huge office...

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Rishab is extremely handsome with attractive features, jet black hair and muscular physique. He is the owner of number one fashion houses in the country.

He is talented and hardworking at the same time, he loves his Mother Maya Singhania the most. Maya is the closest person in Rishab's life.

He believes he is born with flair...entirely well settled he has few close friends who work for him in his company.

He never felt imperfect only until he met Mayuri...

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Chapter 1

Rushing hastily Rishab came out of the shower watching the clock, punctuality was something he was brought up with. Since childhood Rishab was always on time, be in school, any event, party, work everywhere.

As usual he wore his suit and got ready for breakfast. He was born in extravagance but this luxuriance never took the weight off his feet.

The only thing that he was full of pride with was immeasurable aptitude for his work. He was famed among the top entrepreneurs but that was something he was least concerned about.

It was his attitude mixed with his attraction that easily decoys anyone around him...

"Good morning Mom" he hugged his beautiful Mother sitting next to him on the huge dining table...

Maya was a high headed woman who considered her decisions are best for her Son...no doubt she brought him up all alone in this world without any help.

Her husband passed away when Rishab was only two years old and since then she never looked back... Maya belonged to a well-known family herself. She is the director and the official head of Maya Fashions.

Situated on the outskirts of the city she lives with her Mother-in-Law and her only Son Rishab in a huge bungalow.

"Good morning Rishab" she looked at her watch "you're always on time"

"That's the first thing you've taught me in life" he poured some juice...

His mornings start at the breakfast table, this was the best time for Rishab to talk to his Mother...

"When is Daadi coming back" he asked

Maya smiled at her Son "you know her. She loves the farmhouse"

He made sure he finished his breakfast.

"Ok Mom...catch you later" he picked up his coat and headed off towards the main door ...

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He took off his sunglasses after parking his favourite sports car.

"Morning Sheenal" he said without looking at the nervous girl who stood up immediately at her boss's voice "Good morning Sir"

While she said the words he had already headed to his suite...

The moment she sat down she heard her phone "yes Sir...coming"

She fled straight to Rishab's suite to take the notes and stood next to the huge desk while Rishab was angrily blasting on someone... "What do you mean by no designer? I will create this design myself" he hung up the phone

"Sheenal call Neha" he ordered

Sheenal nodded and quickly left ...

After sometime

Neha peeked the huge glass door open and walked inside...

"What happened Rishab?" Neha was about to sit

Rishab turned the chair to look at his designer and friend "did you check the latest design that we are going to model soon?"

"I did" She said casually

Rishab surprisingly looked at her "Neha... have you lost your design sense? Have you seen the colour combination...it's not up to Maya Fashions Standard"

"Come on Rishab... these are the most common colours used for the floral seasons..." Neha tried explaining...

"That's rubbish..." he said...

Neha was quiet...and thought about the new design colours...

"You leave...I will try and sort this by tomorrow." Rishab said thoughtfully...

It was late night ...

He was still thinking about the design... this was a major stop show and as usual Maya Fashions have the first opening of their seasonal designer wear...

Rishab completed the design himself "you're the best Rishab" he said to himself.

He finished the design when he heard his mobile buzzing on the table...

"Hello Rishab, Vishal here...can you call me back on 02445355" the voice quality was poor...

Rishab called him back

"Hello..."

Rishab heard a female voice "hello" he replied back

"Sorry who's this?"

"But who are you" Rishab replied in arrogance

"Don't you know how to talk to girls?"

"Shut up and hang up" he frowned

"First you hang up, grumpy"

"Do you know whom are you talking to?" Rishab was now all prepared to fight with her

"No and I don't want to know...go to hell"

Rishab felt furious "think yourself lucky that you are not in front of me"

"What do you think of yourself? You sound like a spoilt brat"

This time Rishab was too annoyed "give me your details and I will sue you...you're disturbing me and I am going to kill you"

Another second he heard her laughing on the phone...

"What's so funny?" he roared

"You're the one who called. First get your brain tested"

Rishab thought over, he was simply yelling at a stranger. He doesn't know her and here she was laughing at his anger...

"What did you say?" he asked furiously

Her laugher stopped "You called on a wrong no"

"Wrong no?" he frowned

"Exactly, and I can't waste my time talking to a humdrum".

Another second the call was disconnected...but Rishab kept on thinking about her. Who was she? He just blasted on a stranger, it was just a wrong no...

He rubbed his eyes, something unusual took place in his life, something that he never expected and even thought in his dreams... someone calling him humdrum... he was angry but at the same time her voice left a strong impact on him...

"Crazy girl" he said to himself and turned off the lights.

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Next Day

Rishab was ready on time to leave... it was a big day for him. He was sure that Maya Fashions would again top the list when it comes to international stop shows.

He printed the design and showed to his team...

"Wow...this is so cool" Neha said

Arvind watched the design on the screen "it's different, too good Rishab"

"Great...if everyone is happy we can pass this on our production team..." Rishab boasted

Everyone congratulated Rishab...

Once more he topped the charts when it comes to fashion industry...he was glad that Maya Fashions have now got a top place in the international brand.

"Let's party Rishab" Neha said

Vishal just reached the conference room "hi everyone..."

Rishab stared at him... "Hi" then looked at his watch

"Rishab, I asked you to call me on a specific number last night. Mr Advani was with me and you never called"

Rishab recalled the phone call last night then shook his head

"What happened?" Vishal took a seat

"Come on Vishal I called you on that number" Rishab said

"Really on 02445335?"

"What? 02445335" Rishab repeated

Vishal nodded "it won't change if you repeat. Anyways I have asked Advani to come into the office next Monday"

"We were discussing about the party"

Rishab watched his friends waiting for an answer... "Ok party"

"Yay...thanks Rishab" Neha said aloud...

It was late night, Rishab watched his friends drinking and celebrating the success...he wouldn't mind sitting with them once in a while, even though he rarely came to night clubs or bars...

He again thought about the lass he spoke to last night...it was his mistake and instead he yelled at her...

He pulled his phone from his pocket and dialled 02445355

"Hello"

"Wrong no?" he said

"I don't believe you called again, don't you have anything?"

He heard her voice again "I am sorry about yesterday"

There was a little silence in between "that's alright..."

"I thought I have dialled the right number but it was a wrong no..." Rishab explained

"No worries..."

"Can I ask your name?" he said

"I don't want to tell you"

"I won't force you" he was about to cut the call

"What's your phone number?"

"9746284213" he said

"Why did you just give me your number... I am just a stranger for you"

"I don't know" he said softly

"Its late now...I have to sleep"

"Goodnight" he said

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Chapter 2

Rishab was still envisaging about her...though in these scenarios he wouldn't take a second to forget but this girl's voice fascinated him so much that he picked up the phone and didn't look at the clock... it was 3am. He thought of calling once... without even discerning if she would like this or not...

"Hello..."

"Hi..." Rishab replied back at her voice

"Why did you call again?"

"I don't know..." he said

"Hmm...what is it?"

"I know you don't want to tell your name but can I tell you my name?" he asked

"No I don't want to know"

He was quiet after her stern reply ...

After few seconds he heard her again "don't you sleep?"

"No...I do...but just wanted to talk to you" he replied

There was a little smile on his lips... as if he was admitting something that he didn't wanted to

"Ok...but I want to sleep"

"Ok...goodnight" he said and she disconnected the phone

Rishab ran his hand in his hair... "What will she think about you Rishab" he mumbled to himself... "You are the CEO of Maya fashions, trying to trifle with this girl whom you don't even know" he smiled again...

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Ramya was busy making breakfast for the girls whom she kept like her own Daughters... after her husband expired she gave her home as a paying guest for the girl students only... she was scowling at the noise they were making but she loved all her paying guests... "Will you stop making noise?"

She kept the breakfast on the dining table "eat nicely and have you all cleaned your rooms?..."

All the ten girls looked at her and nodded... "Yes Ramya aunty"

Ramya stared at the girls lovingly "I know how much you clean everyday...and Priya don't leave food in the plate"

Priya looked at Ramya "no aunty...I will finish it"

"This is what you say everyday" Ramya walked back into the kitchen

Neha looked at Priya and Shweta "Ramya auntie's radio doesn't stop"

"True...and there's only one person who can speak in front of Ramya aunty"

All friends smiled

"What happened...come on finish your breakfast and go to your college" Ramya almost yelled at the girls...

All the girls left after few minutes...

Ramya saw her humming and smiled... "As usual you are late"

Ramya's eyes fell on her most adorable

"Oh come on Aunty...I can manage...you know I am intelligent" she said

"But Mayuri... at least get up early" Ramya said

"Never Aunty... I hate getting up early and then eating all this..." Mayuri glanced around for a glass and quickly poured some water...

"Just water..." Ramya asked...

"Yes... I don't like eating in the morning" Mayuri adjusted her hair... and picked up her bag...

Ramya smiled at her beautiful face that was nothing less than a morning breeze... her smile made her smile... and her voice was so soothing...

"Ok I will pack this for you" Ramya as usual insisted and Mayuri couldn't say no...

Mayuri adjusted her dupatta around her shoulder and stepped outside the house...

Mayuri walked towards the nearest bus stop to catch the bus for her college... she was in the final year of fashion designing...she always left her hair open, with dreamy eyes she looked at her watch then on the road...

Soon she boarded on the bus...

While looking outside the window suddenly she recalled his words...

"I know you don't want to tell your name but can I tell you my name?"

She smiled a little... "Who are you?" she murmured...

Mayuri walked in the college and waved to her friends "you always leave me behind"

"Because you don't get up early and we don't want to miss our bus" Priya added

"Hmm... ok now let's go to the class otherwise Mrs D'Souza will kill us..."

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It was late night and as usual Ramya kept the phone near Mayuri's bed because she trusted her and didn't wanted girls to misuse the phone.

Mayuri was reading a book when she thought about him "Mr wrong number..." she smiled ...

Priya looked at Mayuri "did you said something?"

Mayuri nodded "no...I was just reading the book"

After few hours... she saw everyone in deep sleep... she picked up the receiver and dialled his number ...

"Hello..." Rishab said

"Hi" she replied

"I am happy you called this time" he smiled while putting the files away

"Why?" she asked...

"Just like that" he took a white paper and some colours

"What are you doing?" she asked

"Trying to think about something" he said

"What? Tell me" she asked curiously

"Hmm... What colours would you add to a long skirt and a designer top...?" he said while drawing a sketch...

"Why do you ask?" she said

"Actually my friend wants to get a dress designed for his girlfriend and his colour sense is too bad"

He smirked a little and picked up his first colour...purple

"Ok...first I will draw the outline with purple" she said

He gave a broad smile "ok" then he picked up the yellow colour

"After that I will use the yellow on the top" Mayuri said

Rishab picked up the blue shade "ok"

"Hmm, I will use some shade of blue on the bottom..." She added

This time Rishab picked up red

"And last I will fill it with red"

Rishab smiled "thanks...it's a good choice, looks as if you're a designer"

She smiled "ok I have to sleep now"

She disconnected and he happily looked at the design...

"I can't believe your colour choice matches so much with mine...you're the only person who can design like Rishab Singhania. Who so ever you are I am in love with you" he looked at the phone ...

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Chapter 3

Rishab had a broad smile on his lips the moment his eyes fell on the design laying on his desk...he picked the paper, folded and put in his pocket... he knows nothing about her besides her voice. He wanted to know more about her but he can't force her until she herself tells him more...

"Morning Mom" he smiled at his mother waiting at the breakfast for him

Maya noticed Rishab was happier than usual "anything happened?"

"No mom. Why do you ask?" he said while picking up the glass...

Maya knew her Son very well...may be he won't disclose now...but she would wait until he tells her the reason behind this happiness...

Slowly he finished his breakfast "ok Mom..."

Maya smiled while Rishab quickly jumped into the car and headed off...

On his way to the office he stopped the car near the market place...

He parked the car near one of the shops...

"I want this paper framed please" he took out the paper that had the design from his pocket...

He handed the paper and left for the work "I will pick it up in the evening"

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Rishab called everyone in the conference

"So we are ready for the launch" Rishab started the slides

Arvind was pleased with the designs... "As usual your designs are the best Rishab"

Neha smiled "congrats Rishab"

"Congrats Rishab"

He turned around at the voice "Deepali"

Deepali smiled and hugged Rishab "I knew you will top the list"

Rishab felt uncomfortable for the first time...even though he met Deepali after few days, "how have you been without me Rishab?"

She kissed him lightly on the cheek, he was used to this since they were in a relationship from past one year...

"Very well Deepali" he pulled away "excuse me"

He walked towards the door and this must be the first time he walked away from his own girlfriend and famous super model of his company.

Deepali loved Rishab and for the first time she found very strange about Rishab "why did he walk like this"

Neha saw Deepali's worried face "it's alright... he must have some work..."

Deepali wasn't satisfied...

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Rishab somehow excused himself from the party and walked out... he quietly sat in his car and dialled her number...

"Hello" Mayuri picked up the receiver

"Hi" Rishab smiled at her voice

"It looks like you never sleep at night" she added

"I do... but just wanted to talk to you...and don't ask me why?" He said

She smiled "ok, I won't ask"

There was a little silence...

"What were you doing?" he asked

"Nothing... just about to sleep" she said

"We are not in the same city"

"I don't know... and I don't want to ask" Mayuri said straight

"At least you can tell me where you are" he requested

"Why?" she said

"I think there is some connection between you and me" he said

"Really? But how can you say that. We don't even know each other" she closed her eyes

"Sometimes a stranger can be closer than anyone else" he added closing his eyes

"Ok don't tell me your name. But can I guess the first letter of your name and you can guess mine. If it's right, then consider there is something between us" he said

She opened her eyes and smiled "ok...first you"

"Hmm... Your name must be unique...since I feel you inimitable and very matchless...the first letter of your name must match with my dreams, my identity and my soul M" he whispered

She was quiet ... it was true... how can this happen...how can a stranger guess so right.

He was waiting for her reply... "That is correct" she said...

Rishab wasn't surprised since he knew there was something very common between them... something that was pulling him towards her... something that even he couldn't control...

"Ok...now I have to guess your first letter" she said softly...

Rishab smiled a little "don't worry, even if it's wrong"

She smiled a little "your name has to be attractive...very appealing because I feel you're special. I don't talk to anyone but when it comes to you I just can't stop myself. Don't know how but deep somewhere in the corner of my heart I feel your name should begin with R"

He was silent... hushed over the destiny ... he always heard about soul mates...was this stranger girl his soul mate... she can just read his mind...

"You're right M"

She smiled at his words. So there is some connection between them. But what? How? So many questions... but at the moment she wanted to just listen to his voice..

"Well...I don't know what to say" she whispered

"But I know..." he said

She was curious this time... she hardly knows him from last three days but why does she believe she knows him from ages...

"What?" she asked softly

"I like you M" he whispered

She blushed at his words... she didn't knew why, she had no answer for her feelings that were evolving for a stranger...

"I want to sleep now..." she said and disconnected the phone

Rishab knew he didn't said anything that would hurt her... instead he was happy to talk to her...

On the other side Mayuri was surprised at the whole thing...how she can become someone's dream without even meeting him...

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Chapter 4

Time and again Rishab kept on thinking about her. Though his eyes looked out of the huge window in his room but his thoughts went back to last night where he was talking to her... her voice didn't even leave him for a seconds.

He looked at his mobile thinking she would call him, he heard the sudden knock at the door...

"Come in" Rishab looked back in the files

"Sir, we have to attend this important meeting today" Sheenal went on with the list of meetings and the whole day's schedule

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Mayuri excitedly looked outside the huge glass window, the city looked enormously huge from where she was standing "wow Massi... this house is so beautiful"

Veena Massi kept a tray with two glasses filled with orange juice... "Did you like it Mayuri?"

Mayuri gave a broad smile then adjusted her plait neatly in the front. She was happy for her Massi and her sister Trishna who was getting married to such a rich boy.

Being born and brought in a small place like Malikapur Mayuri never got a chance to visit big cities except in the past few months where somehow her father allowed her to study in the city... "Yes Massi"

Veena watched her simple and beautiful niece who used to be so shy and still she could watch those little shying glimpses of her... "It's going to be your turn soon"

Meena looked at her nervous daughter who adjusted her dupatta "I will Veena, once she completes her graduation. I will find a nice boy for her"

Mayuri's heart beat loudly the moment she heard people even saying a word marriage "I will go and check for Trishna"

Mayuri quickly pressed her cotton dupatta in between in hands and walked away. She hardly knew about the whereabouts of the big bungalow. But she knew she would soon get used to this.

Her house is not that big but still has many rooms, the big difference was her house was an old ancestral property that her Father would never leave and her grandmother wants to die there.

She still recalled how many times she asked her Father to sell that house and move to city, but every time he would decline the offer.

Broadly smiling around the beautifully carpeted house with luxurious antique paintings, sculptures and bright colours she felt like a free bird.

Trishna is so lucky, she thought. Her life started from a small town and will end in the small town. She had promised her Father, once she finishes her graduation in fashion designing, she would simply follow his orders.

Mayuri felt sad the moment she thought about her life after college. She would end up being a frog in the well. What is the use of her degree when she has to end up her life in small towns?

As she walked down the huge hallway. Her eyes fell on a group of young girls who wore such huge lehngas. She quietly hide behind one of the pillars. Then she walked straight to the room where these girls were coming from...

"Trishna" Mayuri looked at her dear sister who was trying her expensive outfit. She looked at the designs and the colours.

"Mayuri...how come you are here?" Trishna showed off and raised her eyebrow making Mayuri stand at the door...

"I came right now with mom...she's with massi" Mayuri said softly looking at the designers who were trying to fit the dress around Trishna

"Oh...so Mom has invited you. Anyways Mayuri I am really busy. You can sit here if you want" Trishna offered her space to walk into her room.

Mayuri scanned with wide eyes...the room was so big and beautifully decorated. She watched her beautiful bridal wears...

Trishna picked up a huge sari... "I am wearing this for my marriage"

Mayuri smiled "that will look so beautiful on you" Mayuri's eyes stayed on the dresses. She was fond of beautiful dresses but she never wore them, thinking they were too expensive, and spending money on these dresses won't be worth.

Still fiddling with her long plait in the front she glanced at two designers who themselves wore so elegant clothes.

"Mayuri can you pass me that blouse" Trishna asked Mayuri who happily stood up and passed the blouse.

"These designs are from Maya fashions" Trishna crowed while standing straight looking in front of the mirror

Mayuri had obviously heard about Maya fashions "They are the best"

Trishna laughed at her "have you even heard about them?"

"Yes, in my design college. I have heard" Mayuri confidently answered her arrogant sister.

The designer carefully pinned the blouse "looks like you have only heard. You must see their designs. I went to this year's best collections...and Trishna you won't believe the colour and the design I saw at the show stoppers was far than imagination"

Mayuri kept smiling hearing about Maya Fashions...

Trishna finally tried all the outfits one by one... "I will finalize these all."

Mayuri watched the designers carefully, she always carried this dream of becoming one. But because of her parents she was on the edge of getting this dream broken badly. Mayuri knew she was raised with so much difficulty and she wouldn't let her parents suffer anymore because of her further demands.

She knew her parents would never allow her to work in the city and her study is of no use in the small town.

"Ok Trishna, all good" the designer picked up her bag "we will get this one stitched in a round shape..."

Mayuri looked at the dresses...all were designed differently considering in mind for different functions and ceremonies.

It was late evening

Meena was still in the kitchen finishing work with her sister. Mayuri knew her mother was attached only to her sister. She thought of heading to her room...

While she was still going upstairs her mind thought about him for a minute. It was already three days since she spoke to him after coming to Mumbai...

She recalled how quickly she had to leave Delhi and fly to Malikapur, then from there she travelled to Mumbai and during this whole time she hasn't even called him once. He surely must be trying the landline number of her hostel.

Worriedly she opened her bag and picked up a small old fashioned mobile phone... she still had little balance to make a small call.

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Rishab watched his phone buzzing...

The moment he picked up...

"Hello...R" she spoke up

Rishab smiled hearing her voice "finally, you called. I was trying your number from past two days and"

"I know...I am not there anymore. Please don't call on that number. I am somewhere else" she replied softly making sure no one was around.

"But, how can I talk to you" he looked at the number on the phone

"I will call you whenever I can. But for the next few days. Please don't call me on that number" she requested... "Ok, I will talk to you later. Bye"

He only heard her disconnecting after that... "M...I will really have to meet you one day"

He watched his phone for some time, thinking she would return the call. But after waiting, he decided to carry on with his work. He picked up the photo frame and looked at the design... "One day this frame will have your picture. My secret designer"

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Chapter 5

Mayuri picked up her pink dupatta for her matching suit. She reminisced purchasing the suit from one of the best shops in Malikapur. She wanted to look attractive like other girls attending the marriage... carefully Mayuri observed herself in the mirror...

"My daughter is the prettiest" Meena opened the door with a huge tray in her hand

"What's this mom" Mayuri promptly turned around looking at her mother standing at the threshold.

Meena walked up and beamed at her lovely daughter "wear this"

Mayuri viewed at the dress kept on the huge plate... she quickly opened the dress "Lehnga choli" she said aloud...

A flint of cheerfulness ran over her face and she looked at mother "Ma, where did you get this from?"

"Your Veena massi gave especially for you" Meena kept the clothes on the bed "now get ready quickly"

Meena left the room closing the door behind... But Mayuri was still wondering if she should wear these clothes...but if there was any objection her mother wouldn't have taken this at all from Veena massi.

Mayuri opened the folds of the huge magenta Lehnga and small designer choli. This was the first time in her life that she got a chance to wear something designer. Otherwise her usual wear comes from her best shop in Malikapur.

She took off her favourite pink suit, and wore the Lehnga choli. The moment she looked at herself in the huge mirror, her mouth drop open. Was that really herself. One designer dress can bring so much transformation.

She watched herself from top to bottom... the heavy magenta choli fitted so nicely around her bosoms making them more attractive with a little deep in the front. She quickly kept the dupatta to cover the cleavage that was visible.

Never in her life had she worn the sleeveless suit and this choli was deep from the front and the back, plus sleeveless revealing most of her fair skin.

Mayuri tried wrapping the dupatta around her shoulders to cover her front and back. Then her eyes fell on the fair waist that showed her naval, she shook her head in embarrassment "how can I wear this?" she said to herself.

But on the other side, she loved the design and the colour. She thanked God that her dear Father had not come yet. She wouldn't mind wearing this dress only for the sangeet and mainly it will be surrounded by females. So there was nothing to worry about. She made a nice plait of her long silky brown hair...

Her eyes fell on the makeup box that Veena massi gave her yesterday... she opened the box, her eyes fell on the different shades and two different types of brushes. She had never used these before, she thought over.

Ever since her childhood she was fond of make-up but she avoided because of her Father who is very strict and never allows her to even put on a lipstick.

But then he wasn't here so it didn't matter and every other girl will put on make-up, she doesn't want to be an odd one out.

Quickly she picked up the brush and chose a nice lip colour, then carefully looking at her lush lips she applied the colour.

Mayuri didn't had idea about some of the beauty products as to how to use them... she only used lipstick and an eyeliner.

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Rishab was still completing the work when he heard his phone...

"Vishal, what's up? How's the marriage?"

"All good Rishab. Are you not coming?" Vishal asked

Rishab relaxed on the chair "no way, you know I don't like wedding parties. I won't be able to attend your wedding my friend"

"No way Rishab. I have told Trishna that I will get Rishab the CEO of Maya Fashions and if you don't turn up she will kill me" Vishal pleaded

Rishab laughed "you're would be wife wants to meet me? Wow Vishal"

After convincing Rishab finally agreed to come for some time only. Rishab rarely went to any of these parties, he couldn't say no to Vishal since they were childhood friends.

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The whole bungalow was lit up with expensive lightings. People had already started coming in for the sangeet.

It was decided the groom and the bride's family will have lavish sangeet party. The entrance was decorated with different flowers and lights. Chairs and tables were well organised in the huge garden at the back of the bungalow. It had to big afterall if was the marriage of minister Thakral's daughter Trishna Thakral.

Veena welcomed her club friends and introduced to her sister Meena. Meena looked at the preparations and was happy for her sister who had reached such big heights. Meena still recalled those days when Veena was living in a simple house and her husband Chaman Thakral had just joined the party. But today she has everything in life.

Meena knew her husband would never leave his farms and come to enjoy the wedding, on top of that he was never happy with Chaman as he did something wrong fifteen years back that she had no clue about.

"Meena...where is Mayuri" Veena smiled at the guests and asked her sister standing in a silk sari just next to her...

"I will check" Meena said and walked inside the bungalow to see where her dear daughter was and what was taking her so long to dress up.

Meena knocked at the door "Mayuri, open the door beta"

Mayuri shyly opened the door and stood behind the door

"What's taking you so long" Meena said while walking in then turned around... "Mayuri"

Meena kept gazing her for few seconds then gave a broad smile "God save you from the evil eyes"

Mayuri shyly smiled "Mom, is it looking too short" She said pointing at the choli.

Meena shook her head "no it's ok. I saw all girls here. Everyone is wearing something like this. So it's ok"

"Now come fast" Meena said and walked out...

Mayuri quickly wore her sandals, she had recently purchased them from Delhi. Though she never wore high heeled sandals but it would look good with the heavy Lehnga. She lifted the Lehnga and wore the sandals...

The moment she took a step, it was not easy "how do girls walk in high heels?" she murmured and slowly picked up the heavy Lehnga to check if she could walk properly.

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