15 I Have No Hear

Aliya returned home. She immediately called her parents.

"Pops! I've finally joined that company. My dream came true!"

"Wohooo! So when is the party?!"

"Very soon. Hows mumma?"

"She was in tension. But now she will be happy my dear. God bless you Aluu!"

"Thank you!"

"So what are you doing next?"

"Now I've contacted Anushka to come over my place. We haven't talked to each other for so many days!"

"Hmm ok. But both of you, dont disturb your neighbours, ok?"

"Hahahaa! Okay! Bye!"

"Bye!"

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ALIYA'S HOME

8 PM

*knock knock*

Aliya opened the door. Anushka had arrived at her residence. As soon as she saw Anushka, she jumped and hugged her. Both were shouting like hell, of course disturbing their neighbours. Aliya grabbed Anushka's hand and dragged her inside. They both were still screaming. Both hopped onto the sofa and looked at each other silently until Aliya spoke

"After a long time Anu!"

"Exactly!"

"I missed you so much!"

"Me too. So before you ask, my life is going well now. Butwhat about you? I guess there's much happened in your life."

"Yes! You're always right. A lot of things I've to tell you."

"So say now! I can't wait!"

"I've finally joined FASHION AND THE CITY."

"Wait! But you had joined VIEWERS CHOICE right?"

"That is what I'm going to say. Just keep quite now. I'veloads of incidents to say."

"Ok! I'll be silent now."

Aliya narrated everything to her. And as expected, Anushka was angry at Aliya

"How did you that Aliya? That bastard is now your boss! Do you know what does 'boss' means? It means he'll rule you! Despite of your past, you still joined that company. I'm angry at you. You shouldn't have done that."

"Dont be angry unnecessarily. Listen to my side also."

"Say then."

"You very well know what this job means to me. How could I let go another opportunity? See Anu, there are two rare cases that happen in this world, one is where an opportunity comes to your doorstep again to choose you.....

"And the second one?"

"Second is where you get to again love the same person whom once you had lost."

"And MIRACLE happened! You have both the situations!" Anushka said mockingly

"Shut up, Anu!"

"Why? What's wrong in it? Wait... Have you fallen in love once again with that dustbin?"

"Stop talking nonsense! Dont you know me? Dont you trust me now?"

"I know you. I even trust you. But I dont trust your heart. Your heart is a fool to love such a guy!"

"Anushka, dont you know that I've no heart? My heart had died 10 years ago. It was only me who mourned for it."

Aliya had tears in her eyes. Anushka couldn't see her crying. She hugged her tightly.

"I know, Aluu. Dont be so sad! I'm sorry. I shouldn't have bursted out like this on you. But tell me one thing, is he really talking to you?"

"Yes. He was talking to me as if we didn't knew each other before. He tried to flirt. But I hit at him back."

"Bravo! Continue this attitude. But not to me at least. I'm hungry!"

"I know you have a well in your stomach which never gets filled. I've cooked your favourite dishes. Let's have dinner."

Both girls laughed and then ate their dinner. Anushka planned to stay in Aliya's house for 2 days. She wanted to keep a check that Rishi was not hurting Aliya now.

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NEXT DAY

FASHION AND THE CITY

9 AM

Aliya reached her office on time. She saw that the employees were chatting, freely walking here and there and having a gala time. Aliya asked the receptionistwhat was the reason of this view

"Madam, actually this happens usually. Whenever Rishi sir is late, everyone is at ease. When he is in the office, no one would dare to do that."

"Why is that so?"

"Because our boss doesn't like indisciplined behaviour."

"Hahahhahahahaha! What? He doesn't likes indisciplined people? How did that happen?"

"Why? Do you know sir? I mean how he is? Have you both met before?"

"Ughhh... No.... Actually I just laughed... Uhh... By the way why is he late today?"

"Manager said that he hadn't slept last night. He is also tired... something like that."

"He must have done some 'hard bed exercise' last night." she whispered to herself and giggled

"What did you whisper just now?"

"Nothing. It seems like you like to gossip a lot."

"That's something I can't deny."

As both were talking, Rishi walked in. He was actually tired. Aliya could make out from his face. As soon as Rishi saw her, he headed towards her. He was almost there to greet her..... But someone intruded in between.He was furious as to how someone can even dare to do this!