Chapter 16

*At New york*

Samaira's Pov:-

After working late upto 1:00 am, I thought to sleep. When I laid on my comfy bed, My phone buzzed with call, groaning I picked up the phone which is on table beside my bed.

"Hello?" I spoke, without seeing the caller I'd or anything. I just I put it on speaker. I don't know why even people at night, disturbing my beauty sleep.

"Ma'am, There's a problem" Spoke the person on the line.

My brows furrowed, opening my eyes, I saw it's Mr. Banerjee.

Mr. Banerjee is the person, who is managing my company in India, I hired him because he's trustworthy and dedicated towards his work.

He's also my dad's old friend. Despite being in New york, I still work on some business deals which brought profits for my company.

Mr. Banerjee only calls me when there's a problem. He never calls at night, wait if it's night here then it must be morning in India.

Ohh my brain is not functioning properly, Anyhow leave it.

"What happened Mr. Banerjee?" I inquired, straightening my back and sitting on bed.

"Someone raised copyright issue on our designs! They said that they'll file a complaint against us."

Anger flared up inside, How dare they want to raise a complaint on my designs, I'm sure they're trying to do something.

I spoke, my voice steady, "Show them the original documents with metadata, which includes creation dates."

"I've already showed them ma'am, But thier creation date is before our creation date. They aren't listening, and they want to talks with CEO of the company." Spoke Mr. Banerjee, his tone laced with concern.

"Maybe you should come to India," He added.

A sigh escaped my lips at the thought of returning to India.

As I promised to my brothers, I didn't return to india after my graduation but instead I studied more about clothes designing and established a company in India, while being in New york.

Papa and Rajvansh bhai offered me help, saying establish a label under Aggrawal industries.

But after politely declining them, I did my work. I've spent so many sleepless nights for this company, and it was worth it.

I turned my hobbie into dream and the dream into reality.

My company reached milestones marking my success. I'm thankful for my hard-work.

"Ms.Aggarwal?" Mr. Banerjee's voice cut through the silence, bringing me back to present.

"Uhm! Sorry I zoned out, And I'll think about it. Thanks for informing me about this" I says, thankful for the information.

"Okay then! Take a wise decision Ms. Aggarwal! Have a good night" Stated Mr. Banerjee.

"Thank you" I says dryly, before ending the call.

"India?"

The thought of returning to India is making me restless, I don't want to return india right now.

After thinking for a while, I decided on one thing.

I'mma sleep right now.

That's what I thought. Stupid.

Whatever.

I laid on my bed, snuggling under the duvet, I drifted into deep slumber.

Maybe I was born to sleep. Lol.

It's crazy how I sleep like a panda.

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*Morning*

The sun casting a warm glow over the New york city, the warm light rays peeped through the curtains and directly landed on my face. But this thing doesn't wake me up.

Again my phone buzzed making me groan with annoyance. Yaar why even people call me. Nobody likes me to sleep.

"Hello?" My voice low.

"Samaira! What are you doing?" Stated maa on the line.

"Trying to discover, how apple fell on Newtown's head" I replied, my eyes still closed.

"Huh? What?" Questioned maa, I'm sure her brows must be furrowed in confusion.

"Maa! I'm sleeping of course!" I groaned in annoyance.

Of course I'm sleeping! what do even people do at early morning?

It's 9:30 am in morning. My subconscious mocked.

Whatever, It's still early for me.

"You're sleeping? It's 8:00 pm right now!! And you're still sleeping? Samaira you're totally spoilt!"

Uhh! Again she forgot there's time difference between India and New york.

Someone please remind her!

Just as I thought, papa spoke, his voice is not properly audible, "Mahima! You again forget! There's time difference between new york and India! It's 9:30 am there!"

Papa my life saviour, Love you papa!

Maybe the phone is on speaker, That's I can hear chuckles from beside.

Woah! All are present listening to my talks. That's incredible.

"Whatever! Samaira I've called you to tell a important thing!" Stated my mother, her tone laced with seriousness.

Opening my eyes, I leaned against the headboard. "I'm all ears maa! Speak!" I replied.

Maa paused for a minute before speaking. I'm sure she must be glancing at other family members.

"Rajvansh is getting married" Stated maa.

Ohh! Wait!! Its- My eyes wide in utter astonishment. Like!! My brother's getting married!!! Amazing!!!

He's getting married!!

He's getting married!!

Woahhhhh!!!

"Samaira, Are you there?" This time, Rajvansh bhai speaks.

"Yesss!!! Congratulations bhai!!!! I'm finally getting bhabhi(sister-in-law)" I spoke finally, jumping on the bed.

"Thanks bachee!" He replied, I'm sure he must be blushing now! Woah! How good it to know your family members too much! Cool right?

Wait a minute! I didn't ask who's my bhabhi yet.

"By the way, whose's my bhabhi??" Excitement palpable in my voice.

"No! We're not going to tell you! Who's that, Until you return to India! That's final!" Stated maa, her voice playful yet determined.

Of course, I'm her daughter! So she's stubborn too. *uff*

"Maa please! I'll die with excitement here!! Tell me who's that! Papa convince maa!!! Please!!" I pleaded, I'm sure that she's not gonna tell me who she is.

So my only hope is my papa!

"Sorry samaira! Your mother is too stubborn! She warned all of us before calling you! There's nothing I can do!" Replied papa, his tone apologetic.

Ahh! That's unfair!

"Maa! It's cheating!" I groaned.

"Just like you! You manipulated that you'll return to India after graduation but still you didn't return! So here's my gift!" Replied maa, her tone steady.

Ahh! It's true anyway, I promised that I'll return India after my graduation but I stayed here.

"Okay fine! I'm coming back!" I spoke finally after pausing for brief moments.

All of them squealed with happiness. Their happy shouts and celebrations are audible in the call.

Making me smile as well.

"Okay then!!! Byee! Sam!! Love you baby!" Stated maa before ending the call.

With a sigh, I stood up and marched towards the balcony.

The cool breeze lingering on my skin, sending me shivers down my spine.

Someone's really praying hard for my return. I wonder who is that?

After thinking for a while, I finally dialled Mr. Banerjee number and after two rings he picked up the call.

"Mr.Banerjee, Book a ticket for India!" I spoke, my tone steady.

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Aryan's Pov:-

After fixing the dates for Riya's wedding, I directly reached my office along with Dhruv.

Whereas maa, papa, chacha ji, chachi ji left for home.

I walked into the building the staff stood to greet me.I just nodded my head in response and reached the 28th floor which my office is in.

After reaching my cabin, I swung the door open.

After settling in my chair, I pressed the bell in front of me to call my PA.

After few moments, I heard a knock on my cabin's door.

After granting him permission, He entered the cabin with a tablet in his hands.

He's "Rakesh sharma", he became my PA, when I was a new commer to this field. He's honest and sincere towards his work, besides he's never late, not even a single day.

When I first checked his resume, I came to know that, he's family died in a car accident and he's only family is his sister.

I don't remember her name properly but, he always mentioned that she's taking courses about fashion designing.

"Sir, Here today's schedule! I've checked it already!" Stated Rakesh, handing me the tab.

After approving it, I handed it back.

"Uhm- what about the matter I told you?" I inquired, my tone steady, hoping for a positive answer.

First his features showed confusion but it only took him a fraction second to understand what I've asked.

"Yes, I've already raised a copy right issue on them and even told that, I want to meet the CEO of that company, So, I'm sure we'll get a appointment later." He spoke, his tone laced with confidence.

That's what I like about him, He finishes the work, I assign him. That's why I hired him in the interview.

"Good! What did they say?" I inquired, suppressing the smile forming on my face.

"First they showed the Original documents claiming that it's their work, but I stated that, I want a appointment with the CEO." He replied, his tone professional.

"Then..... What about our identity? Do they know who we are?" I enquired, cause a small mistake and I'll be catch.

"No, They don't have an idea about our identity! I contacted him through phone call, So, I'm sure they won't know about our identity! And they didn't even bother to inquire about our identity!" Rakesh replied.

"And that's our plus point" He added.

"Good! Okay now, You may leave and continue your work" I ordered, my tone firm.

Without questioning further, He left the cabin before closing the door.

A sigh left my lips, even though it's not fair, but still I can't stay like this.

I have to make a way to talk with her without her knowing. She may hate me for this I guess.

Not a guess, She'll hate you. Mocked my subconscious mind. Whatever, I care less about it.

The most important thing right now is to have a proper conversation with her. That's final.

I wonder some times, How she looks now? Does she still have her baby features? What are her habits now?

This questions are making want to see her right freaking now. But i can't of course.

After sometime, I resumed my work

But still samaira's thoughts isn't leaving my mind.

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That's it guys!! Thanks for reading💗.

And share your opinions in the comments about the chapter. And I've made some changes in the characters asethetics, like the heights! Btw guys! I'll be going out of town for few days and maybe I can't update cuz, there's no proper net availability. But I'll try to update. So please understand. And byeee!! Stay tuned for next chapter!!!

-AuthorDaisy