chapter 17

Aisha turned to me and looked back further to the lady standing outside. "Sorry Aunty.. I'm not his girlfriend. I'm just.. just living here for few days on rent." That's when I saw the cleaning aunty standing at the door. Without replying anything she came inside making her way. I left my seat and greeted her. Aisha was still staring us from the door standing surprised. I introduced both of them. The cleaning aunty came near me and hissed in my ears, "She's beautiful. You should give a try kid." I smiled softly. While she went to work. Aisha was still staring at me looking for answer. I cleared my throat."Let's go to work." I said.She stared me weirdly. "How will we leave? She's still inside your house." She replied."I know. She will lock the house and also look after it properly. I believe her."She nodded, "Interesting." I smiled at her. She came back grabbing her bag following me. She sat beside me in the car and started, "We have to go to manufacturing department today. And also call Ester Miss so that we see her size. And.. as you said you are going to arrange the marriage. It's just three weeks for marriage. Probably.. you need to visit the venue today. You should go and visit the venue in evening. Gosh.. you also have many deals. It gonna be hectic. You should cancel some deals. Because marriage is more important."She looked at me. I felt like she's my secretary telling about the whole day schedule. Should I ask her to be? No, it's weird to ask directly. I lost in my thought. While she called me."Sir? Are you thinking something?""Umm..no.. you gave me the nice idea. So will you accompany me to the venue?" I asked her randomly. She thought for second and accepted. We reached the office. I entered inside while she took her bag and came behind me. Everyone looked at us. We were little late but it wasn't the reason.I heard some hissing voices, "They are twinning... Wow same colour clothes... They look cute.. Are they going to say anything???? What a lucky girl...."I turned back to her. She gave me a death stare while her cheeks reddened little. She ran inside without saying anything. It won't take long to make you start loving me Ms. Aisha Simpson. I smiled to myself.******Aisha's POV: I came running inside hearing those comments. Why is this world seeing us as couple? So annoying... Suddenly a voice followed me, "Aish.. wait... Aish.." it was Olivia for sure. I immediately kept my bag on the table in our room and sat on the chair. She shouted, "Why are you ignoring me?"I left a sigh. "Okay.. What do you want to say?"She smiled while teasing me, "I saw you two are twinning with clothes today.""I knew that. That's why I ignored you." I said firmly and kept looking at the papers on the table. She understood my mind and sat on her chair. After sometime everyone came and started their work. Slowly I got to know about everyone. Hazel was so sweet and kind. Her daughter often came at workplace. Her name was "Hope". I loved the name. And she explained me why she named her like that. They had child after 4 years of the marriage. Her parents didn't want her to marry with the employee of their own company. He was in the Gaming branch of sunbeam as per I know. But he is also her brother's friend. But now her family accepted their marriage. So she was happy and satisfied by this decision. I got friendly with everyone. Suddenly Jamie came into the cabin. We all welcomed her. She smiled and asked, "Ashton Sir wants to meet Ms. Aisha." I nodded and followed her. I think we need to visit manufacturing department. I entered his cabin."Hello sir." He smiled, "Please take your seat Aisha."I sat on the chair and he started. "We have to go to manufacturing...." He stopped when he heard the knock on his door. Jamie came inside. "Sir, Ms Ester and Mr. Desmond are here.""Let them come in.""Okay sir." Ester came with her fiancee. They looked perfect together. Waiter came behind them with three cups of coffee. They took their places and Ester smiled at me.Ashton started, "So we need to go to manufacturing department and for details you will stay their with Ester to look for her dress."I nodded and answered, "Okay sir."Ester did weird reactions on her face and said, "Why so formal? Aisha? It's just family here. Aren't we friends?"It made me awkward. Ashton continued, "Mmm... I think we should proceed."We headed towards the manufacturing department. The tailor their took her sizes. I gave them my sample design. I choosed some inner clothes for her dress and upper cloth was shiny and the uppermost had a detailed design on a net pure white cloth. They asked me to see the preparations everyday and the dress was going to be ready in a week. We made our way back. I went to lunch in the canteen. I sat with my colleagues and other benches were gossiping about me. I swallowed hard ignoring them.********After the work, I came out with Olivia and Edward. And soon my phone blinked.Ashton: Wait for me. Let's visit the venue.I turned off my mobile and kept waiting. Olivia suddenly turned to me while talking with Edward. I didn't listened their talk this time.She said in a teasing manner, "Are you waiting for Ashton?" I had no option. "Umm... Yes.."They chuckled. Olivia commented, "It's okay. No need to hide from us. We know you two like each other.""What?" I shouted angrily. "When did I said that I like him? Don't assume anything wrong about us." She teased me again, "Oh really Aisha?"I didn't mean it, but I don't like being teased by everyone. So I spoke in a single breath."Do you really think he would like me? He is the Owner of this company. And I'm just.. just  mere the employee in his company. He don't even look at me. He deserves much better than me. I think he would have many girls in his lif...." I turned my eyes towards the warm figure at other side and saw it was Ashton. While his eyes show a feeling of being hurt. Oh nooo.. He listened everything. Olivia and Edward both were shocked. His eyes turned red. It confirmed that I lost my senses while speaking all this. Shit... I hurt him...__________________________________________Stay tuned♥️