Chapter 92 - Pretence or reality?

4 months later

"What's your opinion on it, Ms Shanaya?" sitting on his chair with his index finger on his lips in the presentation room in a Blue pant and White shirt with sleeves folded, Vihaan withdraw his eyes from the ppt on display and look at Shanaya.

Shanaya was sitting on the immediate right of him wearing wine business suit with pant and a blue tank top.

Hearing Vihaan, she averted her eyes from the ppt and spoke looking at him after considering everything "The designs seemed to be made by focusing on females who like to be feminine. There are many females outside who like boyish thing in their size or style and, we can't ignore that particular section of females."

"We want everyone to be satisfied with what they buy from us and, that will be when we will give them limitless options."

There were in a meeting for the upcoming Winter clothes and, Shanaya could not miss it. Since the contract with Rathore's company, Shanaya had attended every meeting related to cloth business. She had not much idea about other business of Rathore's, but she knew, the company was in top 3 and, it had recently come in the top 50 companies in the clothing industry.

Rathore's had been dealing in telecom, movie production, automobile and construction before the deal with Shanaya..

But, when the offer from Singhania, who was a known name in the clothing industry came to him, Vihaan could not decline it.

Singhania only had one condition, he wanted to deal with Rathore's if they were ready, to deal with someone who was already in the same field.

Stopping for a moment, Shanaya glanced at the members present and spoke with emphasising on each word" Everyone present here want the best for the company and, I am sure none of us wants to have any negative feedback on our company website. I want everyone to give their best. "

The smile covering Vihaan's face was not some ordinary. It was a proudful smile. He had loved watching Shanya motivating their employees with such words.

Vihaan was proud of himself to pick Shanaya as his business partner. It had been nine months for their partnership and, Shanaya had given him the impression of learning from her mistakes.

In initial days, there were many times when she made the wrong decision, but, he also saw her improving it and, that's what Vihaan liked in her.

She was a good and hardworking businesswoman.

Glancing at the employees, Shanaya knew she had made her point. She was an ambitious girl and, under no condition, she was going to quit. She wanted the best for anything that goes in the market by her name, for her name was the trust people needed to buy.

She was aware she was only one of the minor shareholders of the Rathore's organisation, but, she was the 50% shareholder of 'R.M clothing' and that responsibility made her felt responsible for every mistake along with Vihaan.

Vihaan had opened another branch exclusively for clothing industry after the partnership and had named it after taking initial of both of their last name.

'R' for Rathore and, 'M' for Malhotra, as in Shanaya Malhotra.

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"You have a meeting with Mr Anil Khanna at Paradise Mall at twelve in the noon," informing Vihaan who was back to his office and was sitting comfortably on the couch, Erina who had taken a seat opposite to him lifted her eyes from the Ipad.

Vihaan's eyes were closed as he listens to Erina and, enquired slowly" Did you inform, Ms Shanaya?"

"Yes, Sir, she will be joining us."

"Good. When do we leave?"

Looking back at Vihaan, she spoke"The ride is of half an hour. We leave after fifteen minutes."

Ten minutes later, away from them, in her office, Shanaya was wearing her coat and adjusting her hair after it, she looked at Kriti who was sitting on one of the chairs.

Picking up the phone from the desk and pushing it into her pant pocket, Shanaya spoke: " I will be back, soon." and, continued when she was about to exit the door" All the best for the interview. Let us employ the best."

They had posted the vacancy of personal ȧssistant for Ms kriti. Kriti was not only Shanaya's ȧssistant, but, she was also the designer and, it was giving her a lot of stress.

Shanya had thought of hiring someone earlier, but with all the things happening in her life, the thought vanished from her mind, completely.

The four months after that kiss had passed, somehow. August was already ending and, both of them had busy themself in their work.

None of them had reacted differently at work, having a conversation whenever necessary, going to meet the client whenever needed and, attending some VIPs together.

Looking at them, no one could tell if that was real or pretence, and, no one gave any thought to it, for, they knew nothing that had happened between them.

None of them showed any reactions to anyone in those four months. It looked as if they were two business partner with great chemistry and understanding.

Shanaya had heard Erina informing the meeting was to be held at one of the famous Mall of Delhi and, the owner of the Mall was the client itself they were going to meet.

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The three of them reached in the garage silently and, from there, they drive to the destination in Vihaan's car in silence, again.

Sitting along Vihaan on the backside of the Car, Shanaya head was leaning against the window, her eyes scanning the outside world.

Throughout the ride, none of them spoke much. The only conversation was between Vihaan and Erina and once between Shanaya and Vihaan regarding the client.

Mr Anil Khanna, a man in '60s wearing a blue suit that fit perfectly to him, forward his right palm toward Shanaya for the handshake and, spoke with a smile, welcoming her "Ms Shanya! You look more beautiful in real life."

Shanaya accepted the compliment with a smile, as she felt it to be genuine.

"You look good, Mr Khanna" forwarding her hand, Shanaya took the seat and saw Vihaan taking the adjacent seat.

"Thank you for your interest in us for your project." unbuttoning his coat, Vihaan adjusted himself while speaking to Khanna.

"Pleasure is all mine, Mr Vihaan. I heard about Shanaya from Mr Singhania and, on further details, I came to know about your partnership with her. I did not doubt it for a second."

Shanaya knew she was correct about dealing with Vihaan. His reputation for keeping his promise and delivering excellent work was well known and, she could see it with her eyes at the moment.

The door to the office opened once again and she saw Erina entering with a handsome man in '30s. Before she could wonder who he is, Mr Anil Khanna spoke up " Meet my son, Rohit Khanna."

"Ms Erina, you are as radiant as, ever. Nice to meet you, again" Shanaya saw Mr Anil, standing up from his couch seat and, walking toward Erina with the same expression, he had welcomed Shanaya.

But, what caught her attention was the expression on Rohit's face. He was all charmed by Erina.

Shanaya had found Erina to be charming and lovely. She was that girl who was innocent and had a positive aura around her.

Shanaya had liked Erina from the first time she had met her and, looking at both of them, she knew, what was coming and, she could not be happier.

Shanaya was shocked for a second when she heard Senior Khaana speaking "Mr Vihaan and Ms Shanaya, you two look like a perfect couple. I wonder when I will be getting invited to your wedding." and, it took a minute for her to get back to her sense.

She felt Vihaan shifting on his chair and, she spoke before he could say anything" Sorry to disappoint you, Mr Khanna. I love someone else and" pretending a blush, she continued ignoring the silent stare from Vihaan" it's a secret."

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Love to all❤