Several days have gone by, marking a four-month journey of Ruhana working alongside Vineet. During this time, she has ascended to the role of team leader within the design team. Vineet deeply admires her dedication and effort. On a beautiful day, Ruhana finds herself in Vineet's office, engaged in a discussion. She is elaborating on key points for an upcoming deal with an international client. As Ruhana explains, Vineet gazes at her, his eyes fixed and unwavering. He is profoundly impressed by her work and firmly believes that she is the ideal choice for his business, convinced that he couldn't find a more capable person.

After Ruhana completes her explanation of the crucial details, she gazes up at him and is taken aback to discover his unwavering gaze. She raises her eyebrows inquisitively, silently questioning his intent. In response, he offers a warm smile and shakes his head in a reassuring manner.

"All of it looks fine, Ruhana. I think we are good to go for the deal." Vineet says it softly.

"Do you really feel so?" Ruhana asks softly.

"Yes, Ruhana. I am sure that we will get this deal." Vineet says.

"I really wish for it, Vineet. Agar ye deal hume mil gayi toh hamari company top 10 fashion companies ki list mein aa jayegi. I am both thrilled and nervous." Ruhana chuckles.

"Aur tumne iske liye bahut mehnat ki hain, Ruhana. I assure you, we will get it." He assures her again with a warm smile.

As Ruhana gazes at Vineet, she is filled with delight at reconnecting with him after many years. She is in awe that he remains the same kind-hearted, charming, and supportive person she remembers from their college days. Despite now being the owner of a substantial business, he hasn't lost his commitment to assisting those in need. Over the course of their four-month journey, he has been exceptionally supportive of her, playing a pivotal role in establishing her professional reputation. Since her initial project, he has entrusted her with overseeing all fashion design-related deals, and she now leads her own team of designers. Through this journey, she has come to understand him on a deeper level than she did during their college days.

"Vineet, tumhe pata hain, tumhari sabse achchi baat kya hain? Tum na abhi tak nahi badle. Tum bilkul waise ho jaise college mein hua karte they." Ruhana says while looking at him.

"Yeh toh main tumse bhi keh sakta hoon, Ruu. Tumhari life mein bahut kuch hua hain lekin phir bhi tum apni life ko bahut gracefully jee rahi ho. " He praises her positive attitude towards life.

"Yeh sab Ruhaani ki wajah se hi hua hain, Vineet. Jab mujhe laga ki mujhe Rishabh se alag ho jana chahiye, tab bhi usne hi mujhe support kiya. Han, wo apne papa ke sath reh sakti thi, kyunki main jaanti hoon Rishabh bahut pyar karta hain usse, lekin ab wo itni badi ho gayi hain ki sab kuch samajh sake." Ruhana says this and looks away from his gaze.

"Ruhaani ne mera sath diya, aur is job ke liye bhi usne hi mujhe motivate kia. Tum jaante ho na uski khushi mere liye bahut maayne rakhti hain. Lekin aaj wo khush hain. Aur maine ab khud ka ghar kharid sakti hoon." She says it a little proudly.

Vineet can tell from her demeanour that she's a proud mother. Moreover, her daughter is really proud of her. Whenever he meets Ruhaani, he can sense pride in his eyes and smile. The mother-daughter duo is his source of inspiration.

"Main jaanta hoon, Ruhana. I am glad tumhe itna support apni beti ke roop mein mila hai." Vineet says.

"Aur ek dost ke roop mein tum ho, Vineet." She says it genuinely and finds him smiling at her.

"Dosti se zyada khoobsurat koi rishta nahi hota hain, Vineet. Aur tum ek sachche dost ho. Thank you." She again mouths a word of gratitude towards him.

"Maine wahi kiya jo mujhe karna chahiye tha. Aur ab toh tum ache se sab kuch handle kar leti ho." He says.

"All thanks to you, Vineet. Tumne mere liye bhi bahut mehnat ki hain, aur sabse badi baat toh ye hain ki tumne mujh par bharosa kia hain. Varna main toh inexperienced thi." She expresses her gratitude towards him.

"Lekin ab tumhe mujhse zyada experience ho gaya hain, Ruhana, I am so proud of you." Vineet says, expressing his pride.

"Meri success ka raaz meri beti hain, Vineet. Pata nahi agar wo na hoti toh main kya karti." She says it softly.

"You're lucky to have her, Ruhana. I am glad you have someone with whom you can be yourself." He says it, smiling warmly.

She grins at him, just as a knock sounds on the door to Vineet's office. He invites the visitor in, revealing his manager, who informs them that the conference room is set up and the clients are starting to arrive. Vineet prompts the manager to instruct the manager to escort the clients to the conference room.

Ruhana grabs the laptop, while Vineet secures the project file. Together, they conduct a final review of the key points before departing from the office to greet their arriving clients. After ushering the clients into the conference room, the meeting commences. At Vineet's cue, Ruhana begins to present their ideas. The clients appear visibly impressed by their presentation. Just as she concludes her explanation, one of the clients says something that leaves both Ruhana and Vineet utterly astonished.

To Be Continued.

What did the clients say?

Stay tuned.