Coincidental meets aren't coincidental, they are written in  faith and people are destined to meet each other.

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The sun shrank even before anyone could process it, the afternoon got over and the cloudy night took over the shiny golden sky that was once ruled by the sun now the moon is glittering its Highness.

As Prish promised she would come to a meeting in the afternoon Which was held in a co-working space. This is the new trend in meeting clients away from offices and hotels especially if the information is necessary to keep secret. In order to maintain that secrecy Riya has booked a co-working shop in Mumbai and informed Ishan's team about the same. They have agreed to this decision, he already arrived at the place but Prisha is running late. The meeting of Prisha lasted longer than expected and the Mumbai traffic did no good to her today. The whole ride she doubted her professionalism.

"What if they aren't impressed by me? I am already late and there's unexpected rain in here, uncle be faster " She was on the call with Riya who already left for her home. Closing the office and company and is having dinner with her daughter Malishka right now.
She sighed at the panic tonic of her best friend.

" Pri calm down, they won't. Plus they mentioned they specifically want you to fight their case because they have high hopes that you can do them better. By the way, did you go through the file? "

The other side of the phone was silent. Prisha didn't say anything which answered Riya's question that she didn't go through the file.

" Now how are you going to show up? You don't even know what happened, What's the story the accusations nothing ." Riya scolded her best friend like always.

" Eh, sorry na I had no time, plus I don't even know the name of our client. " Riya didn't want to scold Pri again she is a grown-up lady and not the age of Malishka.

" Mam I am already driving at the speed of 120 how fast do you want me to go" he looked at her from the rearview mirror. The driver's one hand was on the steering wheel and his right hand was occupied with smoking a cigar. Tho his window was open, but Prisha hated this behaviour and was really uncomfortable.
She bought her attention back to the call, on the other hand of call Riya's baby Malishka was throwing tantrums because she expected a pineapple topping pizza instead of Italian.

Riya forwarded to start speaking to whatever she knew about this cricketer's case but before she could start Pri cut her off " Hey I am here, finally bueeee." The phone hung up. After giving the money to the driver, she rushed to enter the co-working space, the driver called her out.

" Mam Your change," he said pointing out at the money in his hands.

Prisha turned around already frustrated.

" You keep it uncle " She made her way back but again that driver called her out.

" you seem in a rush mam, Are you meeting your boyfriend? " he Got out of the car and lightened another cigar, his smirk was well maintained on his face which gave a very bad creepy aura to him.

" Actually yes, And if you don't go within five seconds I have to report Your company about your antics and you might be fired."
Prisha stood a distance of five steps ahead of him and confronted him about his behaviour.

The guy seemed unbothered by her Threat, Got into his car and drove off at full speed. Prisha thought about his lame question. Who meets their boyfriend in a coworking space.

She took a deep breath and maintained her positive aura, before entering she readjusted her hair and suit which was already perfect. Calmed her down and maintained her professional attribute and entered the gate.

A young built guy was sitting in one of the chairs. She could not see his face because the chair was facing her all she noticed was he had tattoos all over his hand and his hair was messy he was on his phone. To not startle him Prisha entered by making a ruffling sound.

" I am so sorry for being late actually it was traffic that didn't move around for..... YOU!!

The guy turned around and Prisha immediately whisper yelled ' YOU ' God knows where she threw her Professionalism but it was Him. Indeed him.
Ishan Kishan. The guy who used to copy her maths paper, the guy who used to copy her projects, the guy with whom she used to hang out on the ground which was right in front of their building, the guy who was involved with Sports in school and it was Prisha's responsibility to cover him up with his studies because she maintained a topper position of the school and because they lived in the same building.

Later he moved to Jharkhand and started playing domestic cricket and used to rarely come home but when he used to he would take Prisha out with him they used to travel by bus from Bihar to Jharkhand and watch him play.

They were so fun times, they were still kids and Prish hated helping this jerk, she was a bit jealous as a kid, to be honest. He was the chocolate boy and everyone's attention was on a sports worm then a topper. Can't help at that time. But as a teen, she realized the importance of sports and was very proud of him.

They both have been watching each other for years either on the news, social media, magazines, or television it's been more than 7 years since they met. But why like this? What brings him here?

Ishan was also shocked to see his childhood bestie. She noticed his appearance. She has usually seen him in stylish clothes, he always had this charming smile on his face and those beautiful eyes that always gleamed with happiness now all these beautiful features are missing from his face.
He is wearing baggy clothes, and his eyes are surrounded by dark circles and he seems to be very melancholic.

" Everything ok? " Prisha asked with a concerned voice. he shook his head No.
Now it clicked prisha the guy Riya called Ishan is a big star a cricketer, it's Him!

None knew Childhood besties would reunite in serious problems. One seeking help another one willing to help. The excitement and emotions took over them, they engulfed themselves in a big bestie hug. Ishan and Prisha separated when they were 19 now they are 24 years old. Everything changed in their lives but their friendship stood strong.

She had a lot of questions and curiosity, and Ishan had high hopes.
She smiled a little to lift up the mood.

" So Miss Rao, what's up?" Ishan asked finally breaking the hug.

Prisha looked up and said "Ceiling with a green-coloured fan. Really bad" She smiled innocently.

Ishan just chuckled at her response. She's still the same. The same girl who has lame jokes to offer, the same girl who can annoy you to death but also lighten up your mood, The same girl Who would solve all his problems when he used to be in trouble and so is he hoping she would now too.

" I know right, Green coloured fans suck. But seriously How are you? " He gave her a charming smile as they sat down on the chairs.

" Ishhuu, it's been so long. How have you been? " She asked, instead of answering his question after a few milliseconds, she felt stupid for asking that question. That guy is literally accused of sexual assault.

" Yeah opposite of great. You? " He still managed to smile.

" Yeah, same like you after hearing this news, " She said referring to the context of the meet.

" And how many times I have told you not to Call me Ms" Pri gave a fake frown when he chuckled at her behaviour.

"ok Miss Rao such a mistake won't be repeated again " he still dragged the topic further. Pri just sighed at his response.
An Awkward silence filled the room, They both were running out of words to talk about and soon the reality hit them with the reason why they were here.

They both realized this is not the right time to casually talk around. This is not a high school reunion they have met for a serious issue that can change both of their lives completely. He has approached her and she has accepted the proposal. This news is all around the media and making headlights both of their careers and reputation will be ruined if things go wrong.

Prisha trusted her Best friend, She knows he respects women and would never do such a thing to anyone, no matter how famous he gets.
They Shared a bed together for 3 days when they both were in Chennai for his under-19 debut.
He never made her feel uncomfortable around him and would always be open about feminine talks. The point is he respects women and she believes these are wrong allegations.

Prisha picked up a pen and book ready to take notes.
" So tell me everything! By everything I mean everything. The time, the date, the people who were present, the clothes you wore and she was wearing, the location, the situation, everything! "