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Shah Zain's POV (Edited)
"Yeah, I'll be reaching company in half an hour. Till then keep them occupied."
I ordered my P.A. She replied affirmatively and that was my que to hang up. I wore my grey coat and grabbed my wallet and phone from the charging. I looked myself one last time in the full length mirror. Today's meeting is very important. The Malik's are very important clients and I need them to sign the partnership with us. It will be beneficial for our company to get along with them.
Their presence with us will be a major set point in flourishing our company to new levels. I descended downstairs and walk my way to the dining area. The dining area was quiet. No one was present there. I checked the time and it was sharp nine.
Everyone was present at the table at this time usually. Where in the world is everyone? I was about to question the maid passing by when dado came into my view. I greeted her the first thing
"Asalamualikum, dado."
She passed me a welcoming smile and replied back
"Waliakum asalam, chanda. Khush raho."
I smiled lightly and then asked her
"Where is everyone, dado? Usually everyone is present at the breakfast table."
Dado sighed and answered
"Beta, you don't know yet?"
I was confused. What is dado saying? What I did not know? My confused face was pretty much obvious and I questioned dado
"What did I not know, dado?"
She sighed and informed me
"Beta, Kinza is coming back from London."
Wow! That's something new. Kinza is Salar's little sister. She got a scholarship to London and went there to pursue her higher studies. She was a business major and went London to complete her degree. It was a four year course and I couldn't even imagine that how fast the time passes. I smiled and said not believing how fast the time passed
"Four years passed already. Time sure is flying."
Dado chuckled and nodded her head. She sat down on the head chair and I sat adjacent to her. She ordered the maid
"Zubaida, please call everyone on the table."
Zubaida appa nodded her head and left the place probably to call everyone. Dado began
"I still remember the day when Kinza boarded the plane. She was happy yet upset to leave all her family here. She was getting paranoid that she will be all alone in a new country, in a new place with loads of different people. She kept panicking and I remembered how Yusra tried to explain her that it was her dream to pursue her studies there and only then she agreed."
I laughed remembering that. Kinza was always like that. She dreamed big but when it was time for her to achieve her dream, she started to panic. She felt like something bad would happen. Dado always tell us that we don't know our future.
No one knows. But that doesn't mean that we should waste our present in tension of what will happen in the future. In all that, we not only discarded today's happiness, we also discarded the upcoming happiness that will come in the future. If our present is good than our future will also be beneficial for us.
Present influence future. Soon, everyone crowded in the dining area. Baba and Chachu greeted dado and took their respective seats on the table. Mama sighed and stated
"Ammi, I have decided to make Kinza's favourite Chinese cuisine today. She loves to eat my Chinese."
Dado was pleased by it and said
"Good thought, Zohra."
Mama smiled. Yusra Chachi butted in
"Ammi, I was thinking to renovate Kinza's room. It was quite old now."
Before dado could reply, Salar decided to open his mouth
"What? Why are you all treating her like a queen? No one treats me like that."
Everyone started laughing and Aaban teased him more
"Because everyone knows the difference between a human and a chimpanzee."
Everyone again burst into fists of laughter and Salar sulked. Dado tried to lighten his mood
"Don't worry Meri jan. I will make your favorite kheer by my own hands today."
At this point, Salar fist bumped in the air and dramatically said
"Yes! You're the best, dado."
The rest of the breakfast when smoothly with everyone planning about how to surprise Kinza today.
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Shiza's POV
It's almost 8:00am and I still hadn't chosen a proper dress to wear. If you all are wondering than today is Monday. That means it's my first working day. I have a simple 9 to 5 type job. My shift starts from 9:00am sharp to 7:00pm in the evening. I am receiving a maximum amount of salary in return so I am pretty much relived. I was still messing up my closet in search for a perfect dress but I couldn't find it.
No dress is formal enough. I want to look my best today. After my previous experience, I want to take every possible preventive measures. I want to appear as a decent girl not that I'm not decent but sometimes people tend to believe the rumours rather than the actual people the rumours were circulating about.
They tend to believe the nonsense accusations of other people rather than hearing the bitter truths from the victims. I don't want to experience that feeling ever again. Khala had already suffered enough and I don't want to add more to her miseries. She doesn't deserve that. Finally, after alot of search, I was finally able to find a suitable dress for myself.
It was a simple greenish grey colored pants with same colored kurta which has floral print on it with the same matching dupatta. It had yellow borders on it. It looked decent. Like it's not that formal nor it was very casual. It was in between which was absolutely perfect for my job.
I quickly changed into it. After that, I combed my long hairs and braided them into a simple everyday braid. It always come comfortable. I wore my grey bangles and applied lip balm and a little bit of cream. I checked my purse to ensure that I had every important thing for today's work.
I had my phone, wallet. Well, it's pretty much all I had. I sighed and left my room. As I reached the dining area, Bisma was sitting there. She was munching on the paratha probably made my khala. When she saw me, she passed me a cheeky smile and stated
"You look stunning, appi."
I shook my head laughing at her. I refused to believe that and said
"No, I look simple."
But Beenish has other plans. She shook her head and said
"You are looking out of the world today. Your simplicity is the key to the beauty, trust me."
Blush crept onto my cheeks and I tried my best to hide my smile. But alas! Beenish had already seen my flustered face and started to tease me furthermore
"Aww!! Someone's getting shy. Oh my sweet appi! What should I do with you?"
But before I could answer her, khala came into the view and playfully slapped Bisma shoulder causing her to gasp. Khala faked glared at her and said
"Stop pestering my daughter. She is starting her new job today."
Bisma nodded her head and resumed eating. I also dived into my breakfast. I didn't want to be late on my very first day so I was trying to eat as fast as I could. Khala's amused voice stopped me
"Arey beta, aaram se Khao. Itni jaldi kis bat ki ha."
(Oh dear, eat slowly. Why in so hurry?)
I looked at her clearly embarrassed by my actions but Bisma again decided to tease me
"Yeah please tell us k akhir kiun itni jaldi nashta kia jaraha ha?"
(Yeah, please tell us k why are you eating so fast by the way?)
Her eyes held a different kind of glint in it and she was wriggling her eyebrows at me. I shook my head and told khala
"It's my first day today, khala. I don't want to give a bad impression by reaching late."
Khala smiled softly at me and said
"Nhi Hogi Tum late. Ab aaram se nashta khatam kro apna."
(You won't be late. Now, eat your breakfast slowly)
I nodded my head and continued my breakfast this time keeping in mind that I have to eat slowly....
Shiza's Dress
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I took a deep breath before roaming my eyes all the way from the up and down the whole Mansion. I have reached my work place but still hadn't enter inside. I'm still standing at the doorway looking at the humongous Mansion standing in front of me. It's looked regal. Like the one you see in ancient dramas. It got an old type like it was built years ago.
Maybe it was built centuries ago or maybe they just give it a touch like that. I don't know and I didn't even want to ponder over that fact. I am here just for work and I will focus only on that. I can't afford anymore problems. I released one deep breath and finally knocked at the door. I waited for about 5 minutes before the door was finally opened.
A maid greeted me and welcomed me inside. The hallway was quiet with no one in sight. I wondered where's everyone. Is anyone live here expect Mr. Barzan and his nani? The maid brought a glass of water for me and said politely
"Please take a seat."
I sat down on the plush sofa and it was really soft. I gulped the whole glass of water. Maybe I was nervous or maybe just thirsty. The maid then told me
"Mr. Barzan will come down shortly. After that, he will tell you your schedule."
I nodded my head and then asked her
"Is there anyone else?"
A look of confusion etched onto her face and she asked me totally perplexed
"You don't know?"
Okay! I was even more puzzled now. It made me curious. I shook my head and asked her instead
"What did I not know?"
But before maid could reply, we both heard a heavy voice from behind
"I wonder if asking questions about my personal life is included in your job?"
We both turned around and found Mr. Barzan standing there. His face was hard and it was difficult to pinpoint what he was thinking. Did I just blunder my first day? Ya Allah! Please help me. The maid frantically answered
"Sir, I didn't..."
But he cut her off in the middle and told her
"It's ok, Narmeen. You go and continue your work."
She nodded her head and left for the kitchen. Now, it's only me and Mr. Barzan. He walked towards me and stood infront of me. There was a decent distance between us but still I was getting nervous. Did I just make him angry?
I should have controlled my curiosity. Mr. Barzan crossed his arms around his chest and asked
"So, Miss. Shiza, do ask me questions. I will clear all your queries."
Ya Allah! He looked pissed. What have I done? I think it's my first and last day here. I didn't say anything and muttered
"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked inappropriate questions."
At my comment, he just hummed and stated
"Since you're new so I'm letting it slide. But next time do take caution. Your work here is to take care of my nani not to interfere in my personal life, is that clear?"
I nodded my head. He sighed and then said
"Nani's room is down the corner. She wants her meal at 2pm sharp and after that give her medicines. The medicines and dozes are written on a paper. You can check from there."
I nodded my head and he walked to the exit. But he turned back and said
"I will be back at 7. Till then take great care of nani."
I once again nodded my head not trusting my voice. He hummed and left for work. Well, here goes nothing....
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Shah Zain's POV
"It will be our honour to work with you and your company."
I told Mr. Malik. The meeting had started long ago. Baba and Chachu joined shortly after a while. When I reached the office, the preparations for the meeting were already made. Every single employee in the company was strictly told to be in their best behavior.
Today's clients were important and we need to finalize the deal with them by hook or crook. Well, when the meeting started, I kept my neutral face on despite my inner side was churning in utter nervousness. It's my first time joining any big and important meeting. There was this uneasy feeling inside my stomach. I was new to all of it. Baba and Chachu looked pretty calm and collected.
Aaban and Salar were sitting beside and adjacent to me. They both were taking notes. Our employees presented really well and not even an ounce of mistake was made. Everything went smoothly. Right now, baba is negotiating with them. Baba began
"We will do our best in providing the best projects and you will not regret your decision in investing with us."
Mr. Malik looked pretty calm. He had not said a single word till now. But I can guarantee that he is a very reserved yet observed person. He had observed everything very keenly and with lot of thoughts. His calculative eyes and stone cold face was telling that clearly
I really hope that they agree. It will be my very first success. I was supposed to make them agree to work with us and when baba gave me that task, I was very happy.
Because it was the golden chance for me to prove. My employees did their best in the presentation and now I really hope that Allah will make me succeed. Mr. Malik sighed and finally said
"Well, it's remarkable seeing the hard work that your workers had put. Each word of the presentation was said with caution and the aim was clear too. I was pretty much impressed by that."
My shoulders were broad with proud. Baba has a pleasing smile on his face. I stated
"Our workers are trained to handle any situation. I can guarantee you that they will never make mistake intentionally."
Mr. Malik nodded and baba asked him once again
"So, what did you decide?"
My anxiety rose. What will he say? Will he agree? I was clenching and unclenching my fists. Mr. Malik again went quite and then after a long pause, he finally said something good and refreshing to hear
"I think it will be a major stupidity by refusing you. So, I am ready to invest with you."
A relieving sigh left baba's lips and he stood up. Mr. Malik also stood up and shook hands with baba and chachu. Aaban and Salar gave me thumbs up and I smiled at them. I also walked towards Mr. Malik and shook hands with him. I said with a proud expression
"It will be an honour to work with you, Mr. Malik."
He laughed and stated
"Likewise, Shah Zain. But please can we cut the formalities now?"
I didn't understand so he continued
"Stop calling me Mr. Malik. It made me look kind of old. Call me Barzan."
I laughed and nodded my head. I further stated
"We will do our best and will not disappoint you, Barzan."
He smiled and gave me a single nod. Oh Lord! Thank you so much....
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That's it's for today guys. A new character alert. Isn't it the same Barzan who has given Shiza the job. What are your thoughts on it? Are Shah Zain and Shiza gonna meet soon. What do you think? Do tell me in comments. Also vote, share and comment.
Till then take care
Allah Hafiz
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