Chapter #53
Every day, you are born to achieve your goals. It's a new start every single day, and you can achieve everything you desire.
Sitting in her vanity room, Ishika muses over the new opportunities that have dawned upon her ever since she came across Anamika and Vineet. These two have become her only family in this metropolis, and now, Naman is part of this extended family. Her lips curve into a smile as she thinks of Naman.
Today is a big day-the day of the most anticipated fashion show, for which they've worked so hard. Her trance breaks as the door of her vanity opens and Anamika enters. Ishika watches her through the mirror and smiles at her.
Ishika is dressed in a Bengali saree, her hair neatly tied up, and she looks elegant with the minimal makeup she has applied. Anamika picks up the kajal and puts a mark behind her ear, a gesture that touches Ishika deeply.
"You look pretty, aur ab nazar bhi nahi lagegi tujhe," Anamika says softly.
"Aap ho mere sath toh nazar kaise lagegi, Di? You know what? Jo sapna lekar main Mumbai aayi thi, usse zyada hi mil gaya hai mujhe. Mujhe toh fashion designer banna tha, aapne toh mujhe model hi bana diya," Ishika says, her voice thick with emotion.
"Jo kismat mein hota hai wahi milta hai, Ishu. Khair, abhi puraani baatein mat soch, samjhi. Tune dawai li thi?" Anamika comforts her and asks about her medicine, to which Ishika informs her that she has taken all her medicines.
"Aur baaki dawaiyan mere handbag mein hain. Toh agar humein derr hui toh main dawai toh le hi lungi, aap chinta mat karo, aap fashion show pe dhyan do, Didu," Ishika says softly.
"Thik hai, ab chal, main tujhe le jaane hi aayi hoon. Hum saath mein hi chalte hain-it's time to present the ethnic collection," Anamika says, and the two sisters head out of the vanity room.
Ishika locks her room and hands the key to Anamika, ensuring it stays in safe hands. As they walk into the lobby and auditorium, they bump into Vineet, who appreciates Ishika's efforts. Soon after, Naman joins the trio, and Ishika can't take her eyes off him.
Naman looks handsome and chic in his traditional attire. He's wearing a white sherwani, perfectly complementing her saree. Over the past few days, they've grown closer. Since their day out, their arguments have lessened. However, they still tease each other, and Ishika continues to call him bandar, a nickname he now accepts with grace. She has certainly developed a liking for him. She signals that he's looking handsome, and he smiles, acknowledging her compliment, while mesmerized by her simplistic beauty.
Meanwhile, their group is summoned on the stage. Anamika asks them to go backstage, and Naman and Ishika follow her lead while Vineet accompanies Anamika into the audience. As the names are announced, the models walk the ramp, showcasing all the designs curated by Ishika.
Finally, Ishika and Naman are called. They walk the ramp, dressed as a bride and groom. After posing for a moment, they invite Anamika on stage, and the three walk together, basking in the applause.
Sometime later, they return to the lobby as the fashion show concludes with massive success. Anamika is overjoyed and hugs Vineet, expressing her happiness.
"I told you, biwi, your fashion show would be a hit. Tum yunhi pareshan ho rahi thi," Vineet teases.
"Don't tease me, pati. Mujhe pata hai tum aisa hi bologe. Lekin isse pehle mujhe bahut tension ho gayi thi. Vo toh achcha hua Naman ne iss show mein part lene ke liye haan keh diya, aur Ishu bhi maan gayi, varna pata nahi kya hota iss show ka," Anamika says, her gaze wandering to her sister and Naman.
"Maine kaha na, aap mujhe thanks mat kahiye. Maine haan nahi kiya tha; aapne mujhe iss kaabil samjha ki main ye kar sakun, toh mujhe aapko thanks kehna chahiye," Naman responds earnestly, touching Anamika's heart.
"Haan, Di. Vaise bhi, bahut kam logon ko mere design kiye kapde pehenne ka mauka milta hai. Par haan, jeeju is exceptional," Ishika responds mischievously, glancing at Vineet.
"Exactly. Iska matlab main bhi exceptional hoon. Tumne kaha tha tumne ye sherwani mere liye design ki hai," Naman teases, causing Ishika to blush momentarily.
"Aisa kuch nahi hai, vo toh bas tumpe achchi lag rahi hai," she compliments him.
"At last, tumne maana toh. Vaise, we deserve a treat, don't we? Shall we go for dinner?" Naman asks, looking at Anamika and Vineet expectantly.
"Good idea! Main bhi yahi kehne wala tha. Tum dono change karlo, fir hum bhi nikalte hain yahan se," Vineet says. With that, Ishika and Naman return to their respective rooms to change into casuals.
Ishika slips into comfy jeans and a top and sighs deeply. Meanwhile, Anamika enters the room, offering her some water and reminding her to take her new tablets. Ishika looks at her sister, puzzled.
"Di, ye kya hai?" Ishika asks.
"Ishu, multivitamins hain. Please inko lele. Baaki dawai hum ghar jaake lenge, hmm? Aur ab se tu bas rest karegi, samjhi?" Anamika says softly.
"Haan, Di, aap fikar mat karo. Main dhyan rakhungi. Achha, abhi chalo-bahut bhook lagi hai...baby ko," Ishika says, making Anamika smile.
Together, they exit the vanity van, and soon the four of them head to their favorite restaurant to celebrate their success.
Unbeknownst to them, a storm is looming on the horizon.
To Be Continued.
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