Eternal Love : Reunion Of Two Souls

She was wearing formals before she changed into her party wear. Now she was dressed in a peach, cold shoulder one piece. She had her sleek hair tied in a pony tail. On the side below her left shoulder of her dress, she had a brooch studded with diamonds. She was wearing a pair of peach pump heels. Her make-up was not heavy. She was dusky, so she never preferred to wear foundation. But her look suited well with this grand party. Soon it was 7 PM.

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OASIS HOTEL

8:30 PM

The event was to take place in a vast open green space. There were several tables in the front for each special guest. For the employees and media, there were seats placed behind the tables. There was a stage in front decorated with white and yellow flowers. The whole area was decorated with with lightings, orchids and there was an aroma that floated in the air which was produced from those flowers. This place was worth for a photo shoot. Dinner was decided to be inside the hotel. The ground was occupied by almost everyone.

Aliya had taken a seat with her fellow employees. Although she was superior among them, she never felt like she was different in class. She was grown up in a lower class family. So she never bothered to consider her class before interacting with people. This action of hers touched other employees and they started chatting with her. Almost half an hour passed, and almost all the guests had arrived. We had one anchor onstage who was literally making Aliya yawn. This was because she had never experienced such grand parties where all A-listed guests and renowned personalities are invited. She was used to to her area's parties where people danced like no one is watching. And here people only have couple dances for which they are actually trained and join classes for the same. Aliya's eyes were scanning the whole area where she found Anushka and Bhavna sitting in the front tables. Even though she was one of the highest paid psychologists, she was comfortable were she was and never envied her best friend's position. Rishi was busy entertaining all business tycoons. And one figure continuously accompanied him. She couldn't remember the face and she was busy recollecting.

"She is our boss's mother." whispered Raghav in Aliya's ears.

Aliya surprisingly turned back and gave him a smile before letting out an 'Oh!' when she remembered she had seen her 10 years before.

"I always attend parties with my friends. And here I have a friend, so why sit there?" with a genuine smile

"Oh okay! But I feel you should be busy in making contacts with those celebrities. What I mean is generally this is what people do right?"

"Yes! But I don't do such business. I come from a middle class family. Neither my parents nor me are interested in flattering such people. Flattering is the business of those who don't have trust own their own talent and hard work. This is what I have seen in such parties in my 3 year long career."

"Oh okay! Haha! We have a similar background then!"

Both were having a merry time until the organizer reached Aliya.

"Excuse me ma'am. Your seat is in the 7th table." said the organizer with a small smile

"Table? But... Aliya was puzzled. But before she could continue the organizer again said

"Rishi sir has shifted your seat. Please follow me."

"Ummm.... Okay. Excuse me." she said while turning to Raghav

"Have a nice time!" replied Raghav with a 'broken heart'

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9:30 PM

There were various speeches by different personalities. Aliya was now getting bored. The table besides which she sat was shared by Mr.Gera. He was listening everything with rapt attention as if there was a test on the same tomorrow. Whenever Aliya used to initiate a conversation, he used to shut her up. In between Rishi was speaking, but he too 'bored' Aliya in the same way. Her stomach was grumbling. The aroma of flowers was now mixed with the flavours of infinite delicacies. Even though she had restrictions on eating, she found this smell too tempting. But what then shifted her attention was Rishi's mother. Her mother, Radhika was now giving a thank you speech. Aliya knew that her mother was a proud lady. So she was planning to pay some heed what her mother would speak.

.......... My son has proved that he respects ladies and can't see them getting harassed. What happened with Aliya, I have sympathy for her. My son also has the same. Other than a BOSS and EMPLOYEE relationship he has nothing to do with his employees..."

Aliya shook her head and smiled at his mother's emphasis on 'boss and employee'. This one action made Aliya understand that this lady will be tough to deal with. She took the glass of juice kept in front of her and had a sip

.... And so, MY SON IS MARRYING DEEPIKA, DAUGHTER OF JAYESH, THE DIAMOND MERCHANT!!!"