— The Coffee Mug —
Location : West Bandra ; Mumbai…
I wake up and walk straight away to the mirror to see the puffiness in my eyes which are a result of last nights ‘ tear hangover ‘….. I feel lazy and Ele brings 2 cups of hot coffee to put my lazy senses back into action..
Sipping coffee; she randomly go through my bags and I exactly know what she asks…..
” Sona….; You still carry these books with you…..?? Do you still believe in these fairy tales, Disney princess ??” She asks to me.
” Ele….You know how much close they are to my heart…. All Those beautiful gowns they wear ; the colour of their heels; the glass sandals of Cinderella; long hairs of Rupenzel….; everything fascinated me and that’s why I was attracted towards fashion designing since my childhood Ele…. In fact ; cindrella is a proof that a new pair of shoes can also change our lifes…..” I say her .
” Ohh Sona…; matlab tera bhi koi prince charming hago na ; mujhe toh batao yaar….”
Ele asks pasting those cinderella posters on our messy room wall.
” Ele….; jab dekho ek hi dhyaan…..; Mera baba toh mujhe princess ki Tara hi bada kiya hai — with all love and care just like the kind fathers in fairy tales but I’m not sure about Prince Charming….; if he is gonna come?? When …..?? How….?? Why…..?? No idea…..!!” ❤❤
” Mujhe toh cute FB profile pic mein bhi prince charming nazar aata hai sona…..”
Ele laughs busy texting with someone on her phone….??
” I know you…..; FB ki bacchi……; But just 2 days ago you were serious about someone from London right…..!!??” I ask her trying to peep on her mobile screen.
“Yaa sona; I’m chatting with him only.He is such a cool guy……. He is visiting me this Sunday and don’t ask me where ; because it is a secret…..!!” .She is soo much excited….
” Okay fine….. I won’t ask about your FB secret dates ; but at least show his pic na Ele….!!”
” No…..No…..you will also fall for him sona…..!!”
” No way Ele….;The one made for me would be truely special…… dikhade yaar….. FB ki bacchiiii…. dekhadoo…….” I chase her as she go round the couch…
Suddenly we hear a door knock and I get a letter along with a small box with it….. I quickly open it and I’m soo happy to get the confirmation letter for the intern from ” Fab India ” from tomorrow….. I quickly run and hug Ele and we both madly jump on our bed singing ” Party toh… Party toh…. Party toh… Banti hai……..!!”
Suddenly Ele sees the box in my hand and asks me to open quickly as if there is a hidden gift inside it……..Trust me when I say you all……; We both are mad behind gifts…..!!
I open this box which is wrapped in complete White and inside is a very delicate white porcelain coffee mug which reads in red blood colour with bold letters…….
” LOVE is a BURNING FLAME ”

I titled the cup and in the bottom of the mug was written the letter ” D ” and nothing else…..
We both have confusion etched on our faces but Ele said that it may be a random gift sent to all interns from “Fab India ” . But my mind keeps on saying that this is not from the company……. Why would any fashion company send a coffee mug…..!!???? Sounds like crazyyy…..!! Who knows the company may be like that…….!!
” Sona……. Coffee mug ko chodo; prepare for tommorow…..”
Ele brings me out of my weird thoughts……
” Haan Ele; I don’t want to ruin my day on this mug….. Com’on let’s prepare…..”
I say but I have got my eyes still on the mug and I know that very well…..!!
I keep that in one of the cupboard safely and starts my preparation…… After 30 minutes I neither think about that mug nor the message on it…; I only want to focus on my work……. And that’s it……!!
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Location : Ishwari Mansion..
Dev wakes up to a new day and a fresh start. He knew that it was an important day as their company’s internship was getting a kick start. Only 15 extremely talented fashion designers were selected and trained for a period of 3 months where they would learn various skill and attend trainee programs…… Later they were employed in their own company ” Fab India ” to work as employees . A lot of competition and rush was there to be one among the 15 members as it took place once in 2 years.
Dev being an talented youngster believed in upbringing and encouraging young talents. Doing so the company had always got newer ideas and hence Fan India had never went out of trend in Mumbai……..
In order to make sure that these 15 fashion designers were most talented and unbeatable ; Dev ensured that the designers who were selected were filtered at various stages. Among the 15 people 10 were chosen by Dev and the rest 5 were chosen from his Mamaji. In fact ; every decission of the company was finalised by both of them and they always ensured that it brought high profits and reputation to their company…….
Dev had a fresh shower and was looking too much handsome as usual. while having his breakfast Dev once again confirmed from Mamaji that he had sent Emails and intern letter to all the 15 selected designers.
” Its a big day Dev; All the best ..!!” Mamaji said excitedly.
” Thank you mamaji…;Its really a very important day indeed….. ; I hope you have once again mailed all the internee’s to come at sharp 9 am Today. I would be saying some basic rules and upcoming objectives of the company…….”
” Don’t worry Dev…; I have sent all the mails. Have your breakfast fastly; else you will be late…..”
” jee……; and app bhi jaldi aayayiye….. ” said dev.
” Uff ooo; tab dekho company; company ; company…..” Nikki came with a huff and took her seat in front of Dev.
” Nikki….; Why did you wake up sooo early?? Have complete sleep…” Dev said showing his concern to her.
” Bhaiyaa; I was feeling hungry. Yesterday I waited for you to have dinner together..; you dindnt come and so I had nothing yesterday night……”Nikki said pouting her face.
” Sorry Nikki…..; atleast you would have left me a message…. I was caught up in finding details of a girl…….!!”
” Kya…..?? Kaun…..?? Matlab Kab….?? Kahan….?? Beautiful…?? Or more Beautiful…..??” Nikki could not wait for devs reply and kept on asking questions with her mouth still stuffed with sandwitch……
” Ohhh…….. No need to be that much excited Nikki…… I even don’t remember her face except the eyes….!! She walked away from gallery with teary eyes and I wanted to know the reason behind it……. There is Nothing like that….”
Dev raised his face and he could see everyone intently listening to him talking about a girl. Ishwari was alsooo sooo visibly excited….!!
” Bhaiyaaa….. Everything na ; starts from only ” Nothing like that….”… Later it will become ” Everything For That……..!!” Nikki said laughingly.
” Are dev; ek photo toh khichva deti tum….!! Kuch pata chala us ladki ke baare mein….??” Ishwari waited for an answer….
” Maa tu bhi Nikki ko saath de rahi ho…..!! Chalo mein chalta huun maa….” Dev gets up from his seat and takes his mother’s blessing….
” Bhaiyaa…..; I’m going to meet Rithwik today at “Cafe Zone”. He said in phone that he wants to discuss something important with me……” Nikki said to Dev.
” Is everything okay Nikki…..??”
” Haan bhaiyaa…… I’ll go safely don’t worry….”
” Take driver with you and late aakar ma ko pareshan mat karna…. Take care….. Bye…..”
” Ek minute beta..; meine fridge mein dahi – sakkar rakha hai ; khilati hun…… Sab Kuch acha hoga . Mein aaj mandir bhi jaa rahi hun….ek aur bat….; raat ko jaldi aana….” Ishwari said feeding a spoon of the sweet to Dev.
” Haan bhaiyaa….; jaldi aao….; nahi toh mein phir se bhuki so jaaungi…. ” Nikki said to dev.
” OK baba….. The command of two most beautiful girls is accepted….!!”
Saying so Dev grabbed his car keys and went to his office….
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What do you think about the coffee mug??
Who might have sent it??
Is it from the company??
What does D mean….??
Please let me know what you think about the above questions from your comments…..
NIVU saying bye for now..
Love you all loads….???
Keep smiling and don’t forget to
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