Zoya's POV

“Don't tell him about me. No, wait! You should tell him about me. Tell him that I will always be ready to break his bones. I just need a excuse for it.” Said Aarohi. I laughed.

We were on a video call and I told her everything, that happened. Now it's a routine to talk everyday in night. Discuss about how our day went. The only thing which is left to do is to talk to Chirag. He is the brother I never had. I hope he is not that angry on me.

My phone rang with Arjun's call.

“Aru, I will talk to you later. Okay?”

“Okay! Take care! Bye.”
Wishing her goodnight, I closed my laptop and attended his call.

“Haan Arjun....”

“What have you actually done? I mean Adi is smiling today.” He seemed to be in shock. I sighed.

“I just made him laugh, Arjun. I am not sure that it will even last till tomorrow. We have a long way to go.”

“Okay… so you say, it's just the starting?”

“Yes! I can make it a bit fast, if you tell me what had happened.”

“Zoya….” He let out a long breath. I know he is not going to break his promise.

“Fine! Don't. I will make Aditya say it all.”

“Okay, thanks Zoya. Goodnight!” He said, sounding grateful.

“Goodnight…” I hung up the call.

What to do next? How can I make him open up more? Shall I invite him for dinner?

I kept sitting on bed, thinking what shall I do with this patient friend of mine.

“Di” Noor squealed and barged in my cabin, scaring me.

“What?” I snapped. What is this with her? Always shouting! Mad!

She pouted and sat in front of me.

“You told me you have interview tomorrow in college. Are you ready?” She bobbed her head.

“Sure?”

“Haan Di! You know my friend help me in studies now.”

“Really?” I asked and kept my laptop bag on the table.

“Haan..”

“Now tell me why are you here?” I asked.

“Oh haan…” She slapped her forehead lightly. I shook my head smiling.

“Maasi asked me to tell you that she is not going back. Maybe Uncle will come here.” I widened my eyes.

“Uncle is coming here? Really?” I asked, excited.

“Maybe…” She whispered.
I swatted her arm.

“Get lost.” I whispered back. She twisted her lips and then left wishing me goodnight.

I slept thinking that uncle will come. He will come. I am sure.
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Arjun's POV

I came downstairs yawning and stretching my body and saw Adi all dressed for the day. He was on a call and reading some file.

Good! Back to workaholic Hooda!

“Thank god you came Arjun. I am leaving for the office. Join me later.” He said, stuffing the files in his bag.

“Why are you leaving so early bro? Aunty will ask me about it.”

“I have a meeting with Mr. Raichand.”

“What..? How come you talked to him? I mean he was not picking the calls.”

“I called him personally. If he want to finalize the deal with me, he should not angry me.” I nodded.

“Great! I will join you after breakfast. And... what about your breakfast?” I asked knowing he is going to skip it.

“I will have something in office.” He left.

As usual.

What should I do with Adi now? Should I make him meet Zoya again? No… maybe she will handle it herself from here.
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Aditya's POV

“Good morning sir..”

“Morning! Send Mr. Raichand in my cabin as soon as he arrives.”

“Sure sir.” The receptionist replied and I made my way towards my cabin.

I again read the status of the company I am going to buy. It's running good. I don't understand why he want to sell it. It's in profit. Only this question is keeping me from buying it. Because if he wants to sell a company which is earning profit and is going good then something is wrong.

“May I come in Mr. Hooda?”

“Oh sure Mr. Raichand.. please come in.” I stood up to greet the old man.

He was wearing his business suit and his white hair were all in their place. He is surely a cunning man. I can sense it.

“So, Mr. Hooda, have you decided whether you are buying it or not?” He asked, after we sat down.

“I will buy it, but I have a question. Why you want to sell such a company which is earning you profit?”  He let out a small laugh.

“Oh… Only this matter is bothering you. I want to sell it because, you know I am old now. I want to gather my widespred business. That's the only reason.”

Hmm…. If this is so, then I have no problem. He is not lying right? But I have gathered information about the company. It doesn't have any legal issues. So, yeah! I am up for this.

“Fine then. I am buying this.”

We discussed the amount and all. Now only paper work is left.

“Ahh… Mr. Hooda, I have its papers ready.” He said.

“Its good then, let's finalize it now only.”

“No.. I didn't bring the papers. Let's fix another meeting for this. And we can celebrate too.”
I said, merrily.

“Okay. You inform me whenever you are ready with the papers.”
Discussing all this he left.

So, this is profitable deal finally. But don't know why, my gut feeling is exact opposite. Something is going to happen.

Zoya's call brought me out of the trance.

“Wanna meet me for a walk in park?” She asked, chirping.

“Sure..”

“You tell the time. You are a busy-busy man after all.” I couldn't help but chuckle.

“Okay, Miss Super free, let's meet in an hour. Shall I pick you up?”

“That will be great!”

I ended the call and started to finish my work soon.

“You finalized the deal?” Arjun asked as he came.

“Yes, I did.”

“Okay. I am leaving to take the interviews.”

“Ya!” He left and I too left soon after him, to pick up Zoya.

Wow… Such a good weather. It will rain today. Cold breeze touched my face as I opened the window of my car. I called Zoya to come out and soon she was coming.

We talked about many things while walking in the park. Now doubt she has become more talkative than before. But I enjoyed it.

She told me about her parents demise and how both the sisters are coping up but didn't go much deep in the topic. Maybe she didnt want to talk about it anymore. Noor is studying buisness to handle her father's company. Both the sisters are hardworking.

The day passed in a blur. But no message from Mr. Raichand. I suppose he will contact me soon.
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