'So, how was the videos?' Lydia smirked nudging Mahdia's arm. She rolled her eyes and sighed.

'Waste.'

'Huh!'

'It looked horrible.' Mahdia said tying her apron around her waist.

'You don't have to...'

'Lydia, please. Leave it.' Mahdia snapped tying her hair in a quick bun. Lydia pressed her lips tightly before continuing with her work.

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Ahyan walked in the café, the little bell above the door rang as he entered. He removed his muffler and coat taking his permanent place in the corner of the café. A brunette waitress greeted him with a bright smile. In so less time, Ahyan has become a regular customer here. He nodded smiling politely at her.

'The usual sir?' she asked taking out a small notepad and hovering her pen over it. Ahyan nodded.

'Expresso.' Ahyan nodded and she scribbled it down and then she tugged it in her apron.

Flashing a smile, she turned around and walked towards the counter.

Ahyan placed his laptop on the table. He looked around searching for Mahdia. He glanced at his watch, this is his usual time and she should be here. She must be busy today he thought.

He then took out his mobile and dialled Kumar.

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'Tastes good, just work little on the presentation okay, Chuck?' Mahdia said to one of the bakers as she tasted his dish. He nodded and without a word he walked towards his counter. Mahdia walked towards the washroom when her phone vibrated, she glanced at her mobile.

Ahyan: Fifteen minutes since I am waiting for you, can you please come and meet me. It's important.

Mahdia slapped her forehead, she had busied herself so much in work to forget about the thought of Mariam leaving that she completely forgot about Ahyan.

Ahyan was checking his mail in his mobile when he heard someone clear their throat beside him. He looked up at Mahdia. She flashed a smile that didn't reach her eyes and Ahyan knew something was wrong.

'Hey, everything all right?' he asked as she took a seat next to him. She simply nodded. He opened his mouth to comment further when she interrupted him, 'You had something important to say?' she folded her arms resting them on the table. Ahyan nodded getting the hint.

'These,' he turned the laptop to face her, 'are the raw materials and everything for your café in my hotel. They will be delivered this afternoon. You can come by evening to check this out. See, if everything is okay.' Ahyan said in a very business-like tone. Mahdia looked at the screen, she checked everything with her eyes and nodded.

'7pm.' Ahyan said

Mahdia nodded. Then there is silence between them with Ahyan looking at her and Mahdia staring at the screen.

Ahyan hesitated for a moment before placing his palm over Mahdia. She doesn't look at him. Instant tears rushed to her eyes. She bit her trembling lower lips.

'Mahdia...'

'I will come by 7.' She said pushing back her chair and standing up. With the sound, everyone in the café became quiet and they stared at the duo. Ahyan looked around slightly embarrassed. Mahdia didn't meet his eyes and rushed into the workstation. Ahyan stared at the back of the door confused with her behaviour.

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'I don't know why I am feeling so emotional?' Mahdia questioned sitting in her cabin with Lydia. Two cups of steaming hot coffee placed on the table in front of them.

'There, there...' Lydia spoke softly as she caressed Mahdia's back lovingly. Mahdia shook her head, tears rolling down her eyes.

'You will get to spend some time with Ahyan this evening. Your mood will become A- Okay.' Lydia said. Mahdia nodded her head, spending time with Ahyan will definitely divert her mind.

'And...'Lydia nudged Mahdia's arm and when Mahdia looked at her she winked at her making her cheeks turn red.

Lydia sighed and leant forward picking up her coffee mug, 'Thank God, the videos will come to some use.' She said mischievously. Mahdia felt something odd and she excused herself for the washroom.

Suddenly thinking about spending time with Ahyan she is feeling happier. This is seriously odd, she hardly has mood swings like this. Nevertheless, she pushed all thoughts aside, she is excited to spend some time with Ahyan. A shy smile appeared on her lips thinking of Lydia's video comment.

With a smile, Mahdia closed the cubicle door behind her.

Shit! Her smile disappeared instantly as she saw blood red in her inners.

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That's all folks. I will try to post next if and when I get free time.