TwoAsad sat at his desk and all that he could see flash before him was her face and then how he shouted at her 'dammit' he said as he slammed his laptop shut in frustration. He was just about to walk out when his phone rang
'Assalam O Alaikun Ammi, yes I am well...how are you? Jee Ammi I am eating, drinking, sleeping and even going to the toilet on time...happy?' he said with sarcasm, Asad rolled his eyes as his Ammi continued to talk to him 'Ammi...ok, sorry...and before you ask yes I did go to the school and gave them your donation...I told Mrs. Braganza that you would give her call, so please call her as soon as you can. Ammi...I have to go I have a meeting in a few moments'.
Asad cut the call and walked towards his boardroom 'Mona, I want everyone here in the next five minutes' he called out to his PA as he walked past her desk.
Moona quickly gathered everyone and made sure that they were already and seated by the time Asad stood up to chair the meeting.
Everyone sat patiently looking at Asad, who kept his eyes on the door 'Sir, would you like me to call him' Mona asked hesitantly, Asad looked at her making her gulp and then reverted his eyes back to the door.
After another ten minutes of enduring an awkward silence the door flung open. Keeping his stern gaze fixated On the figure that just came in. Asad stood up and walked towards the door; he stood firm in his position and looked down to his watch 'twelve minutes and twenty six seconds late...you break your own record every time'. The young man that stood in front of him looked at him nervously 'it won't happen again...' 'Now how many times have I heard that one before?' 'A few...but' Asad held his hand up 'keep your buts for later...get you backside seated now'.
After the meeting came to an end Asad dismissed everyone 'Mona, I want the minutes typed up and disseminated by 3pm, and when you reschedule the meeting for the next quarter I want you to invite Mr Han from PR' 'Yes sir'.
Asad looked up to see him trying to escape 'hold it right there' he said in a fierce tone of voice. The young guy stopped closing his eyes 'you have had it now' he whispered to himself.
He turned around and saw Asad standing right behind him 'I...I can explain' he said in a fluster, Asad let out a sigh 'if you weren't the best lawyer India has ever seen and the best friend I couldn't live without I would so fire your ugly behind' 'does that mean you don't need an explanation?' Asad started to smile which made him break out into a laugh 'Zack, when are you ever going to be on time?'.
Zack, short for Zakriyyah was Asad's childhood best friend and also the head of his legal team. After Dilshad if Asad was close to anyone it was Zack. Being a corporate lawyer as well as working alongside Asad, Zack wasn't always around much; his work took him all around the country as well as on assignments abroad.
'Ammi and Abu are flying out to Switzerland tomorrow and have asked for you to come round tonight...no excuses' 'don't worry I will be there...but before you go I need you to look over a few contracts for me, we are investing in those two new projects I told you about'. Zack raised his eyebrow 'Leo, you can't be serious, you know nothing about music and you want to open up a production house'.
'Firstly, you need to stop calling me Leo, my name is Asad and secondly, I don't need to know anything, it's what I employ people for...and plus you know what Ammi is like with her music...'
Asad stopped as he mentioned music he saw Zoya's face before him; he felt an odd sensation travel down his body as if he could still feel her against him. Zack looked at him and started waving his hand in front of him 'cat got your tongue?...earth to Leo, where are you man, you just zoned out on me' huh...oh nowhere am right here...like I was saying Ammi likes music and has always supported various projects...anyway it's not something I will be starting now, in about 4 to 6 months' time'.
Zack had always called Asad Leo since they were in high school. Asad was not only a top student academically but his performance all around, whether it was sport or leadership was top notch. Asad was someone who never settled for anything less than an A*, his strength and courage to do and go beyond anything earned him the name Leo. Asad was known as Leo by everyone in his personal life, only his mum called him Asad and at work he was only referred to as Mr Khan.
That evening Asad went to meet Zack's parents, Zack's father Doctor Rehaan Malik was a renowned neurosurgeon, him and his wife Asma Malik had moved and settled in Switzerland 4 years ago. Every few months they would travel back to India to work in their private clinics based in Delhi and Bangalore and also to catch up with their son, who they only ever saw a few times a year.
'Leo, I want you to come to Switzerland with Zack, I have already spoken to Baji and she will be coming from Italy' 'of course uncle, just let us know when' 'in November, it our wedding anniversary and also its your birthday, we wanted to combine the two together and hold a grand celebration' Asad chuckled 'uncle you know I don't celebrate my birthday...and besides that is months away' 'yes...I know so am giving you ample notice, no excuses'.
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Hey
That was Chapter Two, I know it's a little short, but it was mainly to introduce the other main characters in.
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Ps I know I am using the same nickname I had for him in TMI...but I checked with ChocoBerry first and she agreed to it as I couldn't come up with something just as fitting 😛
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