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TWO

'Zoya, get up it nearly eleven, I'm going to meet Ayaan for lunch I'll be back by five...Zoya did you hear me?' 'Yes' Zoya shouted covering her face with the duvet.

Ayaan Ahmed Khan was the love of Humera's life, she was meeting him after nearly a week he had been out of town on business. Humera saw him waiting for her at their usual meeting point; she ran up to him crashing into his open arms and hugged him as tight as she could. 'I missed you so much' she said me too' Ayaan said gently kissing her forehead.

'How did Zoya's exhibition go?' 'It went well, I think she may have a good chance at getting this scholarship, I hope she does she totally deserves it. I just wish she would use her time more productively she needs to get a job until she starts again'.

'Hang on, we have a job opening for a designer, why don't you tell her to apply' Ayaan said all excited. 'Really, you think she may have a chance?' 'Of course tell her to come by the office tomorrow and I'll sort it out' Thank you so much Ayaan, you are such a darling, Zoya will be ecstatic'.

'Zoya don't be late, Ayaan said he will meet you in the lobby at ten sharp' 'Yes, Humera I know, how many more times you going to remind me?' Zoya said in frustration. 'Ok, I'm going see in the evening...good luck, love you' Humera shouted as she walked out 'mad woman' Zoya said smiling at herself. Since she started living with Humera and her family she had formed a bond with them that was unbreakable, Zoya was not only her best friend she was her sister, someone who helped her and loved her unconditionally she was someone Zoya would do anything for without thinking twice.

Zoya finally reached her destination; she rushed into the lobby making just in time. She saw Ayaan standing by the reception desk already waiting for her. 'Hi, sorry I'm a little late' Ayaan looked down at his watch and said actually 'you're exactly on time' they both started laughing. 'Thank you so much for this Ayaan I really appreciate it, when Humera told me I couldn't believe it' 'Hey its ok, if anything I think you would be a great asset to our design team'.

Zoya followed him to the lift and then through the main office. The office was huge there were work station on both sides, the room was filled with light and smelt so sweet like roses. Zoya walked behind Ayaan, slowly becoming aware of people staring at her she hurried her steps to meet Ayaan's. 'Through here' He said holding open a door.

'I don't doubt for a second that you are perfect for this post - all you have to do is sign on the dotted line and its all yours' Ayaan said placing the contract in front of her. Zoya had reservations as she was an art student and didn't have much experience in any kind of fashion designing but having seen Zoya's work Ayaan was convinced that she would do just fine. 'Ya Allah, this is unbelievable...where's the pen' Zoya said smiling from ear to ear. 'Zoya before you go I want you to meet my elder brother, he is the Directing Manager, as you will be working under him it may be good idea to be introduced'. 'Yes, of course'. Zoya got up and started to follow Ayaan to the next office.

Zoya walked into the office and froze, her face lost its entire colour as if she had seen a ghost but it wasn't a ghost it was a monster. Asad immediately stood up clenching his fist as he recalled their last encounter. 'Bhaijaan (brother) this is Zoya, I have just appointed her as our new designer, Zoya this is Asad Ahmed Khan, your new boss' Zoya couldn't move, not even to acknowledge what he was saying. Zoya and Asad's eyes were glued to each other neither of them blinking or looking away. 'Un-appoint her' he said in a cold angered voice. Ayaan looked onto his brother a little puzzled 'Bhai...' 'You heard me, she is not working here do you understand' Asad broke away from her eyes and looked straight at Ayaan, who was still looking slightly confused. 'Bhaijaan, she has already signed the contract, I can't un-appoint her' Ayyan said knowing well that once a contract had been signed, Asad could not dismiss an employee without good reason, without following company procedure, well not unless he wanted a law suit. Asad's body tensed and his eyes narrowed even more. 'Fine' Asad sneered in total displeasure.

As Ayaan turned to lead Zoya out of his office, they heard Asad's anger filled voice 'One month' both Ayaan and Zoya turned towards Asad who had now moved away from his desk and stood right in front of them. 'One month, I'll give you one month, which by the end of you will resign yourself' Zoya looked at him in disbelief 'who the hell does he think he is?' she thought to herself. She didn't need to take this, she tried to voice what she was thinking to put this monster in his place but words failed her she couldn't even manage to open her mouth. She looked at Ayaan who gave her a halfhearted smile not sure what his brother was playing at. Zoya cleared her throat looking back at Asad 'I don't plan to go anywhere Mr Khan'. Was it a challenge, of course it was one that neither of them intended on losing.