OK, guys I agree... Enough of separation... Arnav is back in action and planning to go to Paris after 6 months...
Hope you will like this chapter of the story... Separation is almost over...
Chapter 16 - It's about Khushi, right?
Aman called Mr. Mehta and booked a meeting with him.
"Good morning Mr. Mehta" Arnav wished Mr. Mehta while taking a seat in his cabin.
"Good morning Arnav, long time. Congratulation on bagging couple of projects in Milan" Mr. Mehta was always fan of Arnav's hard work and shrewd business sense.
"Thank you Mr. Mehta. Indeed this year Europe deals have been very fruitful for AR" Arnav acknowledged.
"Very true, they are making AR Designs a dependable International Brand and rated very close to all top brands. Credit goes to your hard work, leadership and foresight in decision making" Mr. Mehta always openly praised Arnav's talent at such young age...
"Mr. Mehta, I would like to extend this mutual admiration into a business opportunity. I have come here with a proposal today" Arnav put forward the details about his visit.
"Interesting, I am listening Arnav" Mr. Mehta was keen.
"Sir, AR has almost bagged a huge opportunity in Paris. It is in final phase but the client is keen to have partner with office locally in Paris. My Paris office is coming along well. But since we decided to open up a major branch and in fact our biggest in Europe, it is taking time. Maybe another three months or more whereas this deal needs to go through in 30 days' time..." Arnav was explaining the project details but he could not disclose the client yet.
"I understand Arnav. But how can I help?" Mr. Mehta was curious.
"If we collaborate as partners for this project, we can use your Paris office to show our local existence in Paris and grab the project. We can have 70-30 partnership in this project under my leadership. What do you think?" Arnav laid out additional details for Mr. Mehta to consider.
"The project is 2 phase worth 300++ Crores and more to come if we succeed. Plus the association with one of the biggest international brand will only do well for both AR and Mehta Fashion houses. It will open doors for many international opportunities going forward for both companies. This would be first big opportunity for Mehta house as well, above 100 crores!! I would like you to think about it" Arnav concluded.
It was long four hours meeting providing all details about the project, the length of the project, tasks, shows, milestones, man power required in India and in Paris. Arnav had put in all the minute details and left no chance to impress Mr. Mehta.
Mr. Mehta has heard about Arnav's work style all these years but he was experiencing it first time. He could easily guess why he was top business man at such young age... He would be proud to be associated with AR and he could see all the profits coming his way and many more opportunities knocking in future...
"So you plan to guide the project from Paris from Mehta House office, right?" Mr. Mehta wanted to get clarification on all his queries.
"Yes sir" Arnav replied promptly.
"And you will need my entire office including additional space which we have on second floor to host all the employees that will work from onsite?" Mr. Mehta was asking one by one.
"Yes sir. I and may be around 10 senior members from my team here plus you might want to include your senior staff as well. I will let you select your team for this project." Arnav replied.
"Once we finalize on the staff, we can start planning and delivery, tracking and phases for the project. Initially I would recommend you to be in Paris and actively involved in the project. May be after the first phase of two months and with completion of our first fashion show, we might be able to relax and can work remotely. But I would recommend all key employees to be onsite in Paris since Angel is very prestigious project for both of us." Arnav concluded.
"It's all about her, isn't it?" Mr. Mehta asked only one question to Arnav after all the presentations were over and remaining AR team members had left.
"What?" Arnav was shocked to hear that from Mr. Mehta. In fact he had expected anything but that question.
"Let me be specific Arnav. I have seen more life than you have for sure. It's all about Khushi, isn't it? You love her, don't you?" Mr. Mehta asked Arnav looking into his eyes directly without any hesitation in his mind what so ever. Arnav was surprised at old man's confidence.
He knew he was clearly caught.
"Yeeesss Sir, I mean no sir" Arnav was not sure how to tackle this question. He was clean bold.
"Arnav, Don't call me Sir if we have to be partner in this project" Mr. Mehta was back to his normal mood.
"I will call you Girishji in that case. Mr. Mehta sounds too formal" Arnav wanted it to be easy as partners.
"She has rubbed her habits all over you. Girishji, nice going Arnav" Mr. Mehta was on a roll. Arnav felt embarrassed.
"Arnav, I love Khushi like my daughter and had seen her going through so much pain and loss. Make sure not to hurt her anymore. All she deserves is your love" Mr. Mehta warned Arnav politely.
"Yes sir and thank you sir, I mean Girishji" Arnav shook hands and stood up. He was relieved that Mr. Mehta accepted his offer. Who wouldn't in fact but still he was relaxed and started planning for his next steps...
"Khushi, here I come. This time there won't be turning back" Arnav promised himself...
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