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Third person's pov!

Mukul started explaining things to Nidhi.

"Our next fashion event is happening next month, Nidhi." Mukul said and Nidhi looked at him curiously.

"Okay" Nidhi said, frowning in confusion, wondering what she has got to do with the fashion show.

It's not like she is going to barge into this rakshas room again and look at his designs. Thief! That's what he had called her that day.

Her eyes widened, thinking that Siddharth had called her in to warn her not to steal his designs.

She glared at Sid furiously, who frowned not knowing why he was being bestowed with this glare now.

"What?" Siddharth asked, utterly confused.

"You think I would be stupid enough to go anywhere near your designs ever again? Remember what I said earlier? Parinidhi Vyas does not have the habit of repeating her mistakes." Nidhi bit out, confusing both Siddharth and Mukul.

"What nonsense are you talking about, Nidhi?" Siddharth asked with an exasperated sigh.

"You called me here to warn me, right? To stay away from your precious designs. You think I am going to steal your designs, like you believed the last time, Mr Raichand. I am not a thief, Mr Raichand. I don't need your precious designs. I misunderstood Jeevika ji's words and thought Bubba was a child. That's the root cause of what all happened that day. But rest assured, it won't be happening again." Nidhi said formally.

Siddharth stared at her in disbelief,

"What the! How does your stupid brain come up with such twisted things?" Siddharth asked in shock.

"Mr Raichand.." Nidhi began to talk. But Siddharth raised his palm and asked her to stop talking.

"Listen to what Mukul says. Then talk," Siddharth said and signalled Mukul to continue.

Mukul sighed and started speaking.

"As I was saying. We are collaborating with an American fashion industry. D-fab. The fashion event will be held in honour of that. And the theme is Indo-american and Indo-western." Mukul said.

Nidhi nodded, listening carefully. D-fab is the company where her best friend Laksh works. Whatever they are talking about must be important for Laksh too.

"As you already are aware. We have many designers in our company. But they are all specialised in western and American. We need someone who can have fresh ideas for Indian designs." Mukul said.

"You want me to search for Indian designers?" Nidhi asked in confusion.

Are they trusting her with such a huge responsibility?

"No. Sid wants to hire you as a designer here." Mukul said and Nidhi looked at Siddharth in shock.

Her? A designer?

Has he gone mad!

"Me? I know nothing about fashion designing." Nidhi said.

"I have seen your sister's works, Nidhi. You once showed it to di." Siddharth said and Nidhi looked at him in surprise.

"Oh.."

"They are beautiful. She has the calibre to excel if polished well.." Sid said and Nidhi felt proud on behalf of her sister.

But this man cannot be trusted. God knows what his intentions are.

"They are mere embroidery works and all, Mr Raichand. I don't know how di can help with that." Nidhi said dismissively. The office politics would be a tough battle. Something Priya could never handle.

"I am not asking your sister to manage the entire Indian section, Nidhi. We will be hiring more people too. But her style is totally unique. They should be recognised." Siddharth said.

"Hmm.." Nidhi simply hummed, waiting for the punch line.

"Imagine them on western clothes. Not the exact same things. Similar things. Your sister can come up with ideas, right?" Siddharth asked.

"Is fashion designing that simple? I had no idea." Nidhi said in wonder and Siddharth stared at her in disbelief.

He had worked hard to earn his degree in fashion designing. And she is saying that it's simple.

"I am not sure I can do this, Mr Raichand," Nidhi said, still in doubt.

"You are right. Priya won't be able to handle all the pressure. That is why, I am willing to make a compromise here.." Sid said and Nidhi knew it was time for that punchline to come..

"What compromise?" Nidhi asked curiously.

"Well, unlike your sister, you are strong. You can handle all the pressures here. So, until Priya works here, you can also join your sister and make sure that she is safe here.." Siddharth said magnanimously and Nidhi stared at him in disbelief.

This man and his manipulations have no ends..

"Uh Mr Raichand.. I don't think that's a good offer.." Nidhi said, wanting to getaway immediately.

"Scare of the pressure, Nidhi? The Nidhi I know is not a quitter. Are you admitting defeat without even trying?" Siddharth Singh Raichand mocked and that fired up Nidhi.

Just want Siddharth wanted.

"Fine. We will do it." Nidhi said adamantly, as she glared furiously at Sid.

A sad looking Parth's face appeared in front of Siddharth at that moment.

"What about your sister? Will she agree?" Siddharth asked coolly.

"I will talk to her and see," Nidhi said.

"You love colours, don't you?" Sid asked and Nidhi nodded.

"Do you know anything about these designs, embroidery works and all?" Sid asked.

"Our Mama taught us both stitching, embroidery knitting and all at a very young age, Mr Raichand. So yes, I also know about these things.." Nidhi said arrogantly.

"Great. It's a win-win situation, Nidhi. We get two talented traditional designers. And the two of you get individual salaries. Both are higher." Siddharth said.

"As I said, I will discuss it with my sister. And if she is interested, she will join. If not.." Nidhi trailed off and and shrugged.

"Fine. Now come with me. I will introduce you to our main designers." Siddharth said and stood up from his chair.

Mukul stared at the retreating back of the duo.

Siddharth Singh Raichand going around introducing an employee to others?

What had this world come down to.

He walked out of Sid's cabin and bumped into Parth.

"Mukul? Are you okay?" Parth asked worriedly.

"Is Sid okay?" Mukul asked back, making Parth confused.

"Why? What could be wrong with bhai?" Parth asked.

Mukul explained everything, including hiring Priya.

"What? Bhai hired Priya?" Parth asked in joyous disbelief.

"Yes. Why are you so excited about it?" Mukul asked.

"Where is bhai?" Parth asked, not patient enough to answer Mukul's questions.

"He went to introduce Nidhi to the other designers," Mukul said and before Mukul could say another word, Parth disappeared.

"What the hell is wrong with these brothers?" Mukul muttered to himself and groaned out loud as he heard his phone ringing. The caller tone indicates that it's his mother.

He can't deal with her too today. He has to meet Ansh now.

As soon as Parth spotted Siddharth, he lunged at him and hugged him hard.

All the employees stared at it in disbelief.

Though everyone knows that the brothers love each other very much, they have never witnessed any bromance moments between them.

"Thank you, bhai." Parth said.

And Siddharth knows what the thank you is for.

"You are my brother. I will do anything for you." Siddharth said.

Nidhi wondered what they were talking about and shook her head realising that it's none of her business.

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