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Chapter-8
The party
It’s one of the best parties of the city. It is Singhania’s elder son’s birthday bash. All elite people of the city are present there especially the younger crowd of business families.
Obros’ made the entry in to the party in their style together. But after entering the party hall they went in their own directions. Shivaay went to the business crowd, Rudra went to the dance floor and girls followed him. Omkara sat on the bar area in his life-long friend, silence.
Shivaay went to the group of people who are business heads and ceos of the other companies. When he reached them he heard them talking about Ishanya only. They were saying that she was smart and how she used the blind girls for her ‘dhamakedar’ launch. And some were saying that whatever was her intention she helped those people and made profit for business too so they have to acclaim her. When they asked about Shivaay’s opinion,
He said, “That girl’s plan is something else. When I met her, I have seen the spark in her. She made a brilliant move by involving this NGO as she will get her collection tax free and even protected her firm from getting into the hands of anyone else when they try to buy the shares. Such a smart move.” He said clearly appreciating her.
Ishanya too came to the party with Nandita. “One more party? I must say this city is really happening.” Said Ishanya rolling her eyes to Nandita.
“Whatever you say, sweety. I am still dragging you to the every elite party of the city, as you need to establish a social circle for yourself here.” Replied Nandita, smilingly.
“Yeah, yeah, I remember it. But how many times do I have to tell you that don’t call me ‘sweety’!!” Whined Ishanya.
“For infinity. Because, I am not stopping to call you that!” Replied Nandita while laughing.
“Now, don’t make those faces, come with me. I have to introduce you to so many people.” Said Nandita and dragged Ishanya with her while she was just rolling eyes saying, “not again!!”
They were chatting with a group of young females who are already in awe of her recent collection. Actually, it’s Nandita who is doing the talking while Ishanya just stood there and replied in mono syllables when needed. After the girls saw Rudy on dance floor they too went to dance floor leaving them both.
Ishanya and Nandita looked at each other and Ishanya started laughing seeing Nandita’s face. “What are you laughing at?!” Scoffed Nandita.
Ishanya stopped laughing and said, “I told you earlier, those college girls will get bored with your fashion talks! I pity them. Arey, let them have their fun, na.” Said Ishanya.
“Boring fashion talks ha? Madam, I am doing the publicity for your brand and you are terming it boring?!! Huh!!” Said Nandita folding her hands and turned face to the other side pouting.
Ishanya took her chin and turned her face to her side and said, “Miss PR head. Relax. There are ads and customers word of mouth for the brand’s publicity. You don’t have to start everywhere. We are here to meet the people and have fun. Just do it then, na. And you very well know that I come out of the work mode as soon as I leave office, right? Now, you too come out of it and become back my friend and enjoy the party” Said Ishanya.
“Now go, and show those girls how to rock the dance floor. I’ll try to mingle with the people here.” She said pointing to the dance floor. Nandita smiled broadly and nodded in yes and went on the dance floor while Ishanya was going to Mrs.Singhania.
While Ishanya was going to Mrs. Singhania, Shivaay saw her and excused himself from the group to meet her. He went to her and said, “Hello, Ms. Srinivas. Good to see you in the party.”
“I prefer Ishanya Mr.Oberoi.” Said Ishanya while smiling.
“Why? You are not trying to be informal with me, then why?” he asked surprised.
“Well, I just want to know by my name not surname.” She said shocking him and he remembered Anika instantly.
He lifted his eyebrow and said, “Well then, Ms. Ishanya. I want to appreciate for your smart move. Now, no one can buy your company from you not even me. I am really impressed.”
She just smiled and said, “Thank you.”
He got surprised and asked “What? Such a cold reply? I expected a very fiery comeback from you for my challenge from that day in coffee day.”
“Well, my actions replied to you and it’s done then why should I bring that now and do any dialoguebaazi!!” She said surprising him more.
“Oh! Really. But let me tell you Shivaay Singh Oberoi never fails. Like I said you’ll regret challenging me.” He said proudly.
“But I never challenged you Mr. Oberoi.” She stated calmly making Shivaay run out of his words.
“Uh…..But a day will come when you’ll ask my help by yourself that day you’ll accept my win.” Said Shivaay while Ishanya just smiled at him sweetly and asked, “Will you be able to help me, when I myself ask for your help?” Completely shocking Shivaay.
“I….I’ll definitely be able…to help you.” Shivaay said hesitantly not knowing how to win her in this dialoguebaazi.
“Well then thank you Mr. Oberoi. I’ll remember this. You owe me a favour.” She said to Shivaay. He was dumbfounded by her positive and sweet attitude.
“I like this cool attitude of yours. Maintain it.” He said with a smile.
“I will” She said.
“Ok, then It’s nice meeting you Ms. Ishanya. Hope to meet you more.” He said offering her hand for hand shake.
“Same here, Mr.Oberoi.” Said Ishanya and shaked hands with him.
They both smiled at each other and then went in different directions.
Ishanya went to the bar after meeting Mrs. Singhania. Rudra too came there from dance floor to meet Omkara but he was not there. He saw Ishanya and wished her excitingly.
Ishanya smiled at him and they were about to talk but got disturbed by Ishanya’s phone. She looked at Rudra and said, “excuse me” showing the phone.
Rudra mouthed, “Ofcourse.”
She attended the phone. It was from the production manager. Ishanya scolded him saying, “Who have appointed you? Don’t you know that I don’t work or talk/do anything work related after 6:00 PM!! Infact, Why are you still in the office and making the employees work? Do you want to get fired or what? Get back to your home.” She warned without letting the other person talk and cut the call without hearing his response.
Rudra smiled broadly hearing it and said after she cut the call, “Wow! What an ideology! You should meet my Big Bro once.” He said smiling.
“Why is he a work-a-holic?” She asked with smile.
“A very big.” Replied Rudra.
“I don’t understand these work-a-holics. We earn money to live right! What’s the point in being busy in earning money without living the life!!” Said, Ishanya.
“Well, said.” Replied Rudra clapping. She just smiled.
“Well, how are the models?” She asked confusing Rudra.
“Which models?” Asked Rudra with confusion.
“Arey, The ones in my fashion show, obviously you wouldn’t have been there to see my collection, na!” She asked joking.
He laughed and said, “You got to know me well, ha.”
They again got interrupted by the bar tender, asking for their order.
“Chilled beer.” Replied Rudra and when Ishanya was going to say her order he stopped her and said, “Let me guess something about you, may I please?” He asked to place her order.
She signed to proceed, he said, “Champaign?” to bartender while looking at Ishanya for her approval. She nodded no. he said, “Oh! Sorry, may be you don’t drink how about diet coke?”
“Diet coke?!” Said Ishanya looking disappointed and said to bartender to bring 2 vodka shots for her.
Rudra got surprised and smiled saying wah!
“No, need to be this surprised!” She said to him.
“Well, I want to thank you.” He said looking seriously at her.
“Why? For drinking?” She asked joking.
“No, yaar! For making me realize what I miss in my life.” He said confusing her more.
“And what is it?” She asked
“Helping people.” He said shocking her. She stared at his eyes which are showing sheer honesty.
Now, she smiled genuinely and said, “good, follow your heart.”
“I will” Said Rudra.
The waiter placed their orders infront of them. While she drank her shots, Rudra said, “Actually, I got many flowers and cards from those girls. I need to give that to you.”
“No need of it. You deserve them keep it to yourself.” She said after drinking another shot.
“Arey, how can I? It was our team work, na!” He asked.
“But I said na, Keep it with you. Haven’t you heard?! She asked in a fake angry tone.
“OK! OK! Angel! Your wish is my command!” Replied Rudra dramatically.
“AH! Angel?!” Said Ishanya raising her eyebrows.
“Don’t like it? How about ‘Slapping’ fairy?!” He asked her excitedly.
“It is good. Lock it!” Said Ishanya hi-fing with Rudra.
“Cool then, Brainji, lock ‘Slapping’ Fairy.” He said imitating AB.
They laughed a little on their own joke.
“Dance?” Asked Rudra offering her hand.
“I thought, you dance only with HOT girls?!” Said Ishanya Dragging the word ‘hot’.
“You remember it?!” Asked Rudra in surprise remembering that he said only hot girls can sit on his bike when they first met.
“Ofcourse, I do. I have a very good memory.” Said Ishanya with a smile.
He blushed a little and scratched the back of his neck.
He again asked “Dance?” She nodded no. He acted as he got a heart-attack by placing his hand on his chest while Ishanya just rolled her eyes saying, “Drama-Queen.”
“You stabbed Rudy’s heart real bad. Why? Didn’t you find me charming?!” Asked Rudra, dramatically.
“Charming and you?!” Said Ishanya joking with him.
“Now, I have to show you the special rudy’s charm for sure!” He said smiling.
“Oh! Really? Why haven’t you showed it till now then?!” Asked Ishanya still joking but Rudra got serious and replied, “Because I know that you are not the type of girl who gets
charmed by those filmy charms. You are special. You will only get impressed by honesty.” Surprising Ishanya
And continued, “I too don’t think about you like the other girls, I respect you a lot like my brothers.” He said genuinely.
Ishanya saw sincerity in his eyes and to make it light she said, “Wow yaar, you too got to know me well!!” with a smile.
They both were smiling at each other when a girl came to Rudra and asked for a dance. Ishanya signed him to proceed when he looked at her. He smiled at her and then went with the girl while Ishanya watched them going.
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