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“You taught me a secret language I can’t speak with anyone else.” ~ Illicit Affairs Pratap did not expect the call he received from an unknown number. Her voice sounded different, and he realised it had been seven years, if not more, since the last time. Samaira wanted to meet him. She wanted him to keep it discreet. He wondered if she knew of his relationship status. There was no way she did not. Their vacation pictures from Paris had made quite a buzz after a collaborative Instagram post from the Eiffel Tower. It was his idea. He wanted to reclaim the narrative that the families had put out in the press about their engagement being a practical alliance for the company. He wanted the world to know he loved Ajabdeh. But Samaira sounded upset and in need of a friend. Pratap wondered if he should let Ajabdeh know of this promised meeting. But she was very busy with expansion plans lately and had late nights and work stress. He did not want her to worry about something not worth worrying ...
“ I once believed love would be burning red, but it's golden.” ~ Daylight “That is the stupidest thing I have ever heard.” Pratap shook his head as Ajabdeh eyed him, pacing the library. She sighed as she sat on the chair. “At least all the drama is over, and we can go back to our lives.” She emphasised. “To more important things.” Pratap narrowed his brows at her. “So you are fine with their idea of keeping it a secret for a year?” “Why not? They are saying they will tell everyone we are engaged, so it's not technically hiding…” Ajabdeh emphasised. Pratap shook his head. “It’s just their way to ascertain dominance in our lives.” He shook his head. “Don’t you get it?” “Even if it is, let them. Not every battle is worth fighting for.” She shook her head. Pratap stopped pacing and turned to her. “Now, Ajabdeh Punwar is telling me to choose my battles?” He asked, amused. She looked up at him and sighed. “What would you have done in a year that you are losing your mind over?” She s...
Please, let it once be me, who do I speak to, to change the prophecy? - The Prophecy. “The quarterly reports show that the products taken from Mishras are costing more.” The financial manager spoke in front of a room full of board members as Ajabdeh sat at the head of the table in a pencil skirt, pointed heels and a shirt, looking pensive. Ramrakh shared a glance with Udai, who seemed happy that Ajabdeh had been proved wrong. “But… compared to our rivals, whose product quality has fallen, we made more sales because of the quality of Mishra's material.” The man made Ajabdeh sigh in relief as her eyes met Pratap’s briefly in the dark boardroom, with the pie chart and bar diagrams appearing on the projector. He smiled reassuringly at her. “Your gamble paid off well, Ma’am,” Pratap observed, his father being visibly upset by the events as he turned to see Ramrakh congratulate Ajabdeh proudly. The board meeting continued on other relevant issues. When it was about to end, Ajabdeh stood ...
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