It’s a new day for the people at Creative Spirit Media Company. The boss of the company is already in his cabin and his best friend is sitting beside him savouring her coffee. She’s a little annoyed because he woke her up early and brought her to the office early. Now, he’s treating her to coffee — the speciality is that he’s brewed it on his own. And it’s extra sweet. She’s still cringing her nose at the man seated before her while he’s smiling.

“Why are you smiling, Vineet? Ek toh itni jaldi jaga diya aur ab hans rahe ho.” Ruhana scolds him.

“Why are you irked, Ruu? Can’t we have some coffee together?” Vineet says, easing the environment.

“Coffee in this office room? Huh, Isse acha tum mujhe pehle bol dete, main tumhe ghar pe coffee pilati.” Ruhana shoots an angry glare at her best friend.

“Relax Ruu, don’t be mad, please,” he says donning an innocent face.

“Why shouldn’t I? Hume yahan aaye ek ghanta ho gaya hain. Tum kuch bata nahi rahe ho, so what should I do?” Ruhana asks keeping the mug on the table.

“Relax, main sab bataunga.” Vineet says calmly.

“Toh bolo na, what are you waiting for? Jaldi batao na. Aadhe ghante mein meri shoot ka time ho jayega.” Ruhana nudges her best friend.

Vineet smiles at her desperation. There is something special, surely. That’s why he brought her to the office early. The staff members, actors and technicians have started to come now while they’ve come an hour prior.

Vineet takes out a file and keeps it before Ruhana. She is confused at the moment but he insists she opens the file. Inside the file, there are some papers. Ruhana looks at Vineet and he begins to explain to her what’s written in the paper. Ruhana is astonished to know that he wants to discuss a fashion show yet again. And he wants Ruhana to design the dresses for this fashion show.

Though she doesn’t hold a professional degree, her knowledge is vast. And when she works with both her heart and mind, the outcome is spectacular. You cannot say that she’s not professional. Ruhana looks at Vineet in awe. He’s putting so much confidence in her and she feels that she might fail at his expectations. Vineet tends to understand her feelings and so he holds her hands and gives her a silent assurance that everything will be fine.

“Lekin itna bharosa! Are you sure of it?” Ruhana asks.

“Haan, Ruhana. I trust you. Aur tumse behtar ye kaam koi nahi kar sakta. Aur waise bhi tumhare London jaane se pehle ye sab kaam ho jayega.” He explains.

“Vineet, kabhi kabhi mujhe darr lagta hai. Lekin tumhara vishwas dekh ke mujhe aisa lagta hai ki mujhe ye sab karna hi chahiye.” She says softly.

“You — No, we will do it, Ruhana. You just don’t worry.” he says and she finds herself smiling at him.

Ruhana assures him that she will try her best in doing the task that Vineet has given to her. He knows that she will surely do the desired tasks as per the wishes of both of them.

Ruhana and Vineet continue to talk. There’s a long day ahead.

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Ridhi enters the office and greets Ruhana on the way. She hugs her girl pal and Ruhana asks her about her conversation with Ishaan. Ridhi smiles at the mention of Ishaan’s name.

“He’s sweet, Ruhana. You were right. He is different.” Ridhi praises her.

“I told you, Ridz! Everyone is different. But you will understand only by spending time with each other.” Ruhana smiles.

“Yeah, he dropped me home yesterday and we had coffee together. He seems nice. Vaise maine sach mein socha tha ki usme bahut attitude hain.” Ridhi confesses.

“Just because he said something! We always have our assumptions Ridhi. But I am glad you two are friends now. Well, I need to rush now. See you in the noon. Do you have a session now?” Ruhana asks.

“Yep, just meeting with the directors and getting the script. I’ll meet Vineet.” Ridhi smiles and Ruhana affirms.

“Hello Ladies, Good morning!” a masculine voice greets them and they know it’s Ishaan.

“Morning, Ishu.” Ruhana says and hugs him.

“So, what’s happening?” He asks cheerfully.

“I gotta get ready for my calender shoot again.” Ruhana says and makes a face.

“Why the long face, Ruu? Tired in the morning?” Ishaan asks.

“Ah! No! I am tired of these calender shoots. Vineet ne pata nahi kitni schedule karke rakhi hai.” Ruhana says.

“He knows you’ll do! Why don’t you tell him to find someone else?” Ishaan suggests generally.

“I can’t Ishu! He has invested a lot of confidence in me. I can’t break it, obviously.” Ruhana smiles.

“Aww, that’s so sweet, Ruu. I wish I could think so. But I fought with him.” Ridhi says, remembering the argument she had with Vineet earlier.

“It’s okay, Ridhi. It depends upon person. Anyway, I need to hurry up.” Ruhana says and after sharing a group hug, Ruhana rushes to her shoot while Ridhi moves towards Vineet’s cabin.

“Hey, where are you going?” Ishaan asks.

“Gotta meet Vineet. He said that the show directors wanted to meet me.” Ridhi tells him.

“Oh! And he also messaged me regarding our ad shoot.” Ishaan says, reminding her.

“I didn’t get any message.” Ridhi looks at Ishaan.

“Is it for me only?” Ishaan looks puzzled.

“No, Ishaan. Let’s go and ask Vineet.” Saying so, Ridhi holds Ishaan’s hand and they enter Vineet’s cabin.

Vineet is on the phone and he gestures his friends to wait for a while until he finishes his call. Ridhi and Ishaan take their seats and are silent letting Vineet finish their talk. A few minutes later, Vineet faces them, he looks tensed.

“What’s up, buddy? You look tensed.” Ishaan says, keeping his hand on Vineet’s shoulder.

“There’s a problem!” Vineet says.

“What’s it?” Ridhi looks at her friend cum boss.

“Ridhi, you need to go to Singapore.” Vineet says lowly.

“Singapore! That’s a great place.” Ishaan chuckles.

“Par kyun? Aur main kaise jaaun? I have so many projects left here.” Ridhi reasons.

Vineet looks at both Ridhi and Ishaan. He says something that leaves Ishaan excited and Ridhi is tensed at the moment.

To Be Continued.

What did Vineet say?

Stay tuned.