As planned by Fiza and Rhea, they, along with the designers, left early for Delhi to prepare for the competition scheduled for two days later. They boarded the flight, exchanging goodbyes with Haris, Adi, and the trusted teammates. Among the group was the girl who had caused the chaos, her presence now unnoticed amid the flurry of departure.

Fiza in flight:

Once aboard the flight, Fiza turned to Rhea and confirmed the timing of their upcoming meeting. She then messaged Haris, instructing him to book a ticket and arrive by the next morning with the real designs.

Upon landing in Delhi around 3 pm, they headed straight to their hotel. After checking in, everyone took some time to freshen up. Fiza and Rhea prepared for their 7 pm meeting, both opting for formal attire—Fiza in her characteristic long coat and Rhea in more conventional business wear.

Fiza And Rhea In Formals For The Meeting:

Before leaving, Fiza gave instructions to Anaya. "Take care of yourself and the other designers while we're gone. Make sure to have dinner and take your tablets on time."

Anaya nodded in understanding, her determination evident as she assured Fiza, "Don't worry, ma'am. We'll take care of everything here."

With that, Fiza and Rhea left for their meeting, their minds focused on the tasks ahead. The meeting venue was bustling with activity, filled with influential figures from the fashion industry.

The company they visited for the meeting was one of the most prestigious in the industry, led by Mr. Roy. Many renowned companies had gathered for potential collaborations, including Mr. Roy's esteemed company. 

As Mr. Roy inspected each presentation and design, he announced that the winning team of the competition would have the opportunity to collaborate with them. Fiza and Rhea, hearing this, became even more focused on showcasing their designs.

During their presentation, Fiza and Rhea captivated Mr. Roy's attention with their innovative designs. After everyone had presented, a small gathering ensued, allowing attendees to enjoy dinner and socialize. Fiza and Rhea seized the opportunity to approach Mr. Roy.

"Ah, Fiza, how are you?" Mr. Roy greeted warmly, to which Fiza graciously replied, "I'm good, sir. How about you? How's everything going with the company?" 

Despite the seemingly casual exchange, Rhea, Fiza's childhood friend, couldn't shake off her confusion. The conversation appeared ordinary, but Fiza harbored a deep admiration for Mr. Roy, recognizing him as the driving force behind her entrepreneurial journey.

Mr. Roy, in turn, assured Fiza, "Yeah, everything is on top-notch, as you can see. We are rising, Fiza." However, he expressed surprise at the unexpected meeting. Fiza couldn't contain her excitement and exclaimed, "I was here to give you a surprise, sir."

Their discussion then shifted to Fiza's company and her designs. Mr. Roy, impressed by her previous success, inquired, "I heard you won the competition last year. Are you participating again?" Fiza affirmed her participation, emphasizing her commitment to nurturing young talent. Mr. Roy commended her marketing and designing strategies, foreseeing a promising future for her.

As their conversation concluded, Fiza and Mr. Roy exchanged words of encouragement. Mr. Roy assured her, "One day, you are surely going to rule the whole country, beta. Keep going." Fiza, humbled by his words, replied, "Yes, sir." With that, their conversation ended, and Mr. Roy turned his attention to other attendees.

Meanwhile, Rhea, still perplexed by the interaction, exchanged puzzled looks with Fiza. Sensing her friend's confusion, Fiza silently reassured her with a meaningful glance, promising to explain everything later.

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After returning to the hotel, Fiza and Rhea headed straight to their rooms to freshen up. They checked in on Anaya and the designers, who were already fast asleep after dinner.

Once in their comfortable clothes, Rhea eagerly hopped into bed, unable to contain her curiosity. "How do you know him?" she asked Fiza, who was sitting on the bed in a resting position. Fiza replied casually, "Whom?"

Rhea's eyes widened with excitement. "Mr. Roy!" she exclaimed. Fiza chuckled, "Oh, it's a very long story. I'll explain it to you once we win the competition."

Rhea pouted, feeling slightly betrayed. "Come on, Fiza! How could you hide something like this from your childhood friend?"

Fiza placed a reassuring hand on Rhea's shoulder. "Rhea, if anything is important right now, it's the competition. Let's focus on that for now. I promise I'll tell you the whole story once we win."

Rhea made a face but eventually relented. "Okay, but I'm not going to forgive you for this," she said, folding her arms stubbornly. Fiza grinned, "Okay, okay, I know how to mollify you."

With that, Rhea drifted off to sleep, while Fiza picked up her phone to message Haris. She wanted to confirm whether they had boarded the flight. Haris assured her, "Yeah, we will in an hour."

Glancing at the time, Fiza realized it was already 4 am. She hadn't realized she had been awake the whole night. She messaged back, "Okay, come safely."

Haris responded with a "thank-you for the concern" message, to which Fiza added a sarcastic remark, "Not for you, it's the concern for my designs." Haris replied with an emoji(mild dissatisfaction), and their conversation ended.

With a sigh, Fiza finally drifted off to sleep, looking forward to the events of the following day.

Haris and Adi arrived at the hotel at 8 am and went straight to their room to freshen up and take some rest. By 9 am, Rhea, Anaya, and all the other designers were up, refreshed, and headed to the dining area for breakfast. Haris and Adi were already there waiting.

Haris & Adi In casuals:

Haris looked around and asked, "Where's Fiza?"

Rhea, suddenly realizing she had forgotten to wake Fiza up, replied, "She's still sleeping. Let me call her."

Haris shook his head. "No need, Rhea. Let her sleep. She went to bed really late. Everyone, please go ahead and have your breakfast."

Rhea looked concerned. "What about you?"

"I'll eat once Fiza gets up," Haris replied. Just then, he received a call from his old friend, Raghav, a successful businessman living in Delhi.

On the call, Haris heard Raghav's voice booming, "Kaha hai tu, saale?"

Haris laughed, "I'm at the hotel, like I told you."

Raghav responded, "I'm here too. Come outside."

Haris spotted Raghav and exclaimed, "Ha, dikh gaya tu. Ruk, araha hoon." He went outside to meet Raghav. They walked and talked for a bit, catching up on old times.

Haris then suggested, "Come inside and catch up with the others in the dining area. Have breakfast with us."

Raghav agreed, and they headed back to join the group. Haris introduced Raghav to the group, then headed to Fiza's room to wake her up since Rhea was busy talking to Adi and his daughter, who had also come along.

When Haris reached Fiza's room, he found her still asleep. He stood there for a moment, admiring her beauty and innocence, thinking how someone could look so pretty even while sleeping.

Fiza stirred and rubbed her eyes, noticing Haris staring at her. She immediately shouted, "What are you doing here?"

Haris quickly turned his back, flustered. "I just came to wake you up. Everyone is having breakfast and waiting for you."

Fiza sighed, "Okay, you can go now. I'll freshen up and come in half an hour."

Haris apologized and stepped out of the room, standing just outside. Fiza slammed the door shut and muttered, "What the hell," loud enough for Haris to hear. He just smiled, waiting patiently outside.

Fiza got ready in her usual comfortable attire—a kurti with jeans. When she came out, she found Haris still standing there. She asked, "What are you doing here?"

Fiza

Haris was completely lost, mesmerized by Fiza's(His Girl's) beauty as she stood there in her kurti and jeans. When she patted his shoulder, shaking him slightly, she asked again, "What are you doing here, Haris?"

Startled, Haris stammered, "Ah, ah, nothing. Everyone is waiting. Come down."

He turned and walked forward, blushing deeply. Fiza, puzzled by his odd behavior, thought, "What happened to this boy?" and followed him to the dining area.

As they reached the dining area, everyone greeted Fiza warmly. Haris and Fiza took their seats and joined the others for their breakfast—or brunch, given the late hour. The group began discussing the upcoming competition, their excitement and determination clear in their animated conversation. The atmosphere was filled with anticipation, each member eager to contribute their best to ensure success.

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