A Surrogate Mother

Chapter #2

Anamika takes a look at the girls who came up for the audition. They are young, tall, beautiful and enthusiastic. She takes a seat at her desk and looks at the girls.

"before starting the audition, let me ask you a question. Let me see, how much knowledge, do you guys hold." Anamika says sternly.

The girls look at her silently. She's an ace designer and everyone would like to work with her. Her first question to the girls came as a surprise. She asked them about fashion, and what did they think about it. She got several answers, but one answer surprised her.

"what did you say?" Anamika asks while eyeing a girl.

She seems to be in her mid twenties. She stands up at her place, and looks at Anamika. Maybe she got scared as she pointed at her.

"Fashion isn't about trendy dresses or mod lifestyle, it's all about how a person carries her or himself. I mean, the length of the dress does not define fashion. It's the etiquettes. I wear mod clothes, but I never forget my ettiquetes. So, all in all, fashion is all about a person, not just the clothes. " the girl replies.

Anamika smiles. She moves closer to her.

"what's your name?" she asks.

"Ishika Mehra." she replies with a smile.

Anamika smiles at her. She's quite touched and amazed with the reply.

"you're right Ishika. I'm impressed." she says.

Ishika smiles in return. For her, it is an accomplishment. She has always desired to work under Anamika, and it's her chance it seems.

"So let's begin with the audition." Anamika says.

She asks them to do a ramp walk, she needed a model after all. What disappointed her was most of the girls were conscious about the makeup and dress. She finds Ishika sitting in a corner. She moves to her.

"Why are you sitting here?" she asks.

"Nothing, they are all very conscious to see themselves in the dress you gave." she says.

"And you? You haven't even dressed? Why? " Anamika asks.

"I'll change once my turn comes." Ishika replies with a smile.

" you won't go and meddle between them?" Anamika asks.

" I don't like it. I know my smile will make me look pretty, not the makeup." Ishika answers.

Anamika is touched and delighted. She had never experienced such mature answers from the present day girls. She's not old though, but the present generation has a different thought about it. She's happy to know that someone thinks the way she does. Their trance is broken and she sets to take the audition. Anamika isn't quite impressed, but she smiles as Ishika emerges in front of her.

The grace within her body language, and the innocence on her face is a delight. She's happy, the charm is on her face. As Anamika glances at her, her lips quirk up in a smile. She stands up and asks the girl to wait for a while. She turns to move out, but then asks Ishika to follow her. Ishika is surprised but does as she is asked.

They move in Anamika's cabin and Anamika asks her to sit.

"I have two upcoming fashion shows. Would you be able to handle it?" Anamika asks.

"like really? You're selecting me?" Ishika asks.

Anamika smiles " I am inspired by your thoughts and I think you will be a good choice." She says.

"I'm glad. I was very nervous, but now I am happy. Thank you so much." Ishika says cheerfully.

Anamika smiles at her excitement. She gives her a letter, joining letter of course. Ishika jumps in excitement.

"this is a dream come true. Thank you ma'am. I'm the happiest today. When can we start?" Ishika asks.

Anamika tells her that she can join the next day and also sends back the other girls telling them that she selected Ishika only. Maybe her choice is good. Ishika insists to stay as she wanted to know everything about the firm. Anamika let's her stay, and Ishika stays to look at the work. Even Ishika gave suggestions that left Anamika fascinated. The day passed in a blur. Ishika is walking towards Anamika's cabin when she clashes with someone, and then she is left flabbergasted to see the person.

To Be Continued.

Whom did Ishika clash with?

Stay tuned.