Ahana didn't blink for a few seconds. She recalled Dhruv's words. Even Dhruv can't believe and he closed his eyes as he leaned his head back against the seat unable to compensate for her gaze. He opened one of his eyes slowly and confirmed her gaze on him. She moved her eyes away and looked at the sky.

After a while, the flight reached Mumbai airport. They carried their bags and get down from the flight. Ahana followed Dhruv. A man of about forty had come to pick them at the airport. Ahana inquired Dhruv about the place they are going to.

"Now, maybe... What would you do if I kidnapped you? Aren't you scared?" He said jokingly.

She flew a big smile on her face and replied, "Surely you will not do that"

"Why? Do you have so much faith in me?" asked Dhruv waiting eagerly for her reply.

Ahana replied, "Not so faith but hopefully, the Villain role doesn't suit you. He...he" She smiled at the end.

He smiled as he ran his hand into his hair. Then in a few hours, the car stopped in front of the big apartment. In front of the apartment, there was the written words 'Vaishali Constructions'.

There at the door, the gorgeous woman looks like a carved beautiful statue welcomed Dhruv and Ahana.

"She is Ahana, I have said right?" Dhruv introduced Ahana.

"She is Vaishali! Our mutual (Vikram and Dhruv) friend" both looked at each other with respect and smiled.

"Okay okay, Dhruv... Both come in" she welcomed and entered into the middle room of that big house.

"Happy Birthday My Dear Vaishu" wished Dhruv.

"Thanks, buddy!" She smiled.

"Birthday?" Ahana looked at her and wished "Happy birthday."

"Okay... Well, you keep talking. I have important work outside" Dhruv said.

"Just now you have reached here. Am I boring? It is not good Dhruv. If Vikram is here you would be here" smirked Vaishali.

"Ha... ha... not like that Vaishu. I have some work to do today" he replied.

Ahana was listening to their conversation. The maid brought pomegranate juice and the three of them took it.

"How's sports training going on?" asked Vaishali.

"Super... Going good" He showed his teeth and looked at Ahana often and smiled.

"Awesome Dhruv. This friend's heartfelt congratulations to show your talent at the National game" she said warmly.

"Well, Vaishu your wish will surely come true."

Ahana liked Vaishali very much within few hours itself. Ahana was attracted by Vaishali's kindness, clarity and comfort in her speech. Being a rich woman, There is no trace of arrogance or stubbornness.

Vaisali set aside a room next to her for Ahana to stay. While at the beginning of the journey, Ahana felt discomfort regarding staying etc but she realized during the journey itself that she was in safe hands.

From Vaishali's talk, Ahana understood that she was also going to attend the business conference. Ahana felt the same joy when she was with her friend Jaya. Vaishali tuned Ahana confidently and encouraged her to speak there
"Ahana! Which dress are you going to wear in Business Conference today?" Vaishali asked casually.

"Just a minute, madam" She took the dress from the bag and showed it to her. Vaishali refused the dress gently
knowing that the dress was not suitable for this place.

"Hmm... Ahana, Can we both dress the same way? If you are interested tell me, the dress will be ready within two hours" Vaishali showed her the dress that she was going to wear today.

"Okay... your choice" Ahana replied, Vaishali asked Ahana's dress size and uploaded it.

After their conversation, Ahana came to her allotted room and put her bag on the table. She sat down calmly and scroll the phone. She phoned her mother and Shiva.

She closed her eyes slowly, the scene during the flight flashed in front of her eyes. She remembered Dhruv saying about a mutual friend of him and Vikram. "Is it Vaishali? She is a nice person" she thought.

*****
That morning at 11.30 am, Ahana and Vaishali arrived in the same luxury car. There were about twenty-five luxury cars lined up. Ahana followed Vaishali as she looked at the place in amazement. The place was surrounded by rich people. The businessmen occupied the VIP cushion chairs.

Their gaze made Ahana a little uncomfortable. She sat next to Vaishali. Few entrepreneurs were found there. The sun was blooming a sunny day out but it was cool inside. The design of the arena was so dazzling that it caught the eye of onlookers.

Today is the hunt for reporters and journalists. All the cameras may capture everyone. Meanwhile, a flying camera came hammering nearer to Ahana and Vaishali.

After a while, some of the photographers and reporters fly towards the entrance. Some turned back to look at that important person who was arriving so far. Their hope was not in vain, two luxury cars at a time came quietly and parked in that large acre of land from which Vikram Aditya and Shiva came in one car. Rakshita and Siddharth in another car. Hardly after a while, they climbed inside escaping from the reporters.

The other three followed Vikram as he walked towards Vaishali in that large crowd. In between some businessmen greeted Vikram and he too greeted. Vaishali, who saw him with an enthusiastic smile "Vicky... Welcome you

"Happy birthday my dear friend," he shook her hand and sat beside her.

Vikram and Shiva were nearby. Rakshita went and sat on the right side of Ahana and Siddharth on Rakshita's side. Respectfully everyone greeted and smiled at each other. Ahana turned casually and her eyes fell on Vikram. Even, Vikram captured her eyes but averted his gaze at once.

When Ahana turned away, Vikram looked at her for a minute and turned his eyes on the person speaking in front of the stage. Shiva's confidence can be seen in his eyes and he talks some motivational stuff to Ahana.

"Hmm," she blinked.

Then each businessman and entrepreneur shared on stage about their company's new creations, achievements and growth.

It is the turn for Vishali and she too ended up speaking boldly (Vaishali takes Vaishali's Constructions and ran with moderate improvement due to her talent after her father's death) An hour passed and it was a break. All the businessmen disbanded where Vikram and Vaishali paired up.

Rakshita spoke to Ahana.

"Ahana! Glad to see you here ... Are you going to speak for the Vidharth Anna Company? This is the first time you've been to a place like this right? Don't be afraid to make accurate predictions about the company. Be careful while choosing the words. Even if something changes, it will bring disgrace to Vidharth Anna"

Tension began to build inside Ahana. Her eyes searched for Shiva. She rushed to Shiva.

"Shiva, I was scared" Ahana said nervously.

Shiva queried "Why?"

"I don't know Shiva. I have told you already that this was new to me" She said.

"Nothing Ahana. Try to make good use of this opportunity"

"Hmm..." she mumbled reluctantly.

Vikram came there, who had a glance at Ahana and shifted to Shiva "What Shiva?"

Shiva stood silent and Ahana replied, "I am a little nervous to speak in front of everyone."

"You... ha...ha..." he laughed vigorously and looked at Ahana.

"Shiva! I just joined this company a month before. I don't know what had happened before" She used the name Shiva but her reply is for Vikram who laughed.

"It's not the press, it's business! You should know each and everything at the tip of the finger" said Vikram.

"I know something to talk about .... Shiva," said Ahana again pointing to Vikram.

"Oh... really... Then why?" asked Vikram hiding his smile.

"Nothing like that," said Ahana.

Shiva's Mindvoice "My God! What are they doing? Am I an umpire? Ahana, even she can't let go of her ego in this situation as her tension is obvious" Siva

"Okay... okay... If there is any fear or tension. Ask her to look at me Shiva, if some people (Ahana) look at me, they speak non stop like the water rushing during the flood. I have no regrets about this" Vikram gave Ahana a hint.

The laughter on Ahana's tight lips came as it was true. Vikram left the place with a tight-fisted look on her.

To be continued...

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