A Summer Job

7.Shimmer N Sparkle

Araina's POV

"So how come you here? And that too now?" Meera asked sipping the hot coffee. We were comfortably chitchatting on bed in my room. My jetlag and her excitement kept us awake the whole night.

"Well i had finished my studies and i had not made any decisions about my career. My mom dad supported me. But after all these years i made my mind and came here for experience so that i can start up my own line" i said clarifying her doubts of my accepting internship here at this age, 25 to be exact. I was elder in that way for this intern's post.

She was thinking over my explaination when i went over her story...

Meera had sort of ran away from her home town. Her marraige was already fixed since childhood. The twist was actually that she was not against the marriage; she just wanted to live her life her way before tying knot, just wanted to complete her dreams before getting surrounded by responsibilities. Her words, not mine. I asked what if she fell in love, to which she said "i dont have time. I want to live my carefree life now that i got opportunity. And it cant happen. I cant fall in love." I thought she said last part in fear of failing to complete her duties. The thing was that she had came here with help of her bhai and bhabhi. Her mom had supported her decision and gave her permission to live her life fullest before marriage. Though her dad didnt knew about her coming to mumbai and doing this summer job. However the first thing she did reaching here was called him and confessed everything. Her dad was reluctant first but allowed her to stay here making her promise to return after summer and marry the guy.

I was shocked about her boldness but she said "i didnt want to start a new thing by lying to my father, the person who was responsible for my evrything. Whatever i am today is because of him and my mother. I can never betray his or mom's or anyone's trust in me"...She gained my trust by saying that line. A girl who could think such a way can never betray anyone. If i ever needed someone i was sure she would be among the persons i turn to for help. I was confident that i can confide any secret to her and she would carry that to her grave. She truly had gained my respect.

"Hmmm..so lets get some rest.. its already 5 in morning.. we have to be at ball in evening.. and i am sure it ll go on late.. so its better we rest for now" she said getting up, bringing me out of my thoughts.

"Yeah.. its masquerade party right? You got evening gown and other accesories? I have extra ball-gowns if you need it.."i offered

"No no. I have all things. Thanks for offering. So lets sleep?"
"yaa. Good night. Or should i say good morning?" I chuckled yawning
Spreading contagiously meera yawned "haha see you in some hours"
I saw walking out of the room and i layed on bed letting sleep consume me..

Few hours before the ball.....

I was in my room checking myself out for last time. I had wore a silver ball gown , sleevless, tying off knot back off my neck, deep neck in front, showing off little off my cleavage, with blackless backside till the waist. It full length ,straight cut with slit at side of my right leg till my knee showing my long legs. To complement it i had just applied little makeup. Smoky eyes, eyeliner,mascarra and kajal decorated my eyes while by face was shone by blush,and lips by blueberry lip gloss.
Blue stilletoes complementing my blue eye mask and blue earings and silver-blue bracelet. I had just left my hair open letting them naturally fall.

I didnt boast but i was proud of my dress, being self designed by me, and my appearance. It was simple yet classy,perfectly suitable for such occasion. If some one saw me now one would totally say "shimmering ice princess"!!!

I just was about to turn when i heard a knock at door, and there entered meera or should i say "sparkling fire princess"!!

She wore a golden strapless gown, with red ribbon in middle area tied just above abdomen and below chest part, below which the gown fully flowed till floor covering her red heels. Her eyes were looking beautiful with red eye shadow, eyeliner, mascara and kajal while she had worn a big ruby pendant laced in thick golden chain, sticking to border of her neck to cover her clevage. She had french braided her hair, the knot lying at the nape of her neck..
She came inside my room with her dangling earings, matching her pendant. "Wow aaru, you look gorgeous" she said with her fingers fidgeting on her red eye mask.

"You just took words out of my mouth meeru" we had decided to call eachother by our nicknames.

"You really look a princess. Your bethroted is one lucky chap" i could not find anyother way to tell how wonderful she looked. She really looked liked a disney princess. Infact i doubt she might be one considering she came from a princely state... i was just playing with my thoughts when i saw her shocked and shook her "ohh thankyou.. anyways lets go we are running late considering we might face traffic" she said dismissing my rubbish thoughts.

We hurried outside picking up other necessities and reached the venue in the cab we had booked earlier today. The bellboy opened our doors and we got out of cab. Asking the directions for the hall we reached the entrance. We refused for masks as we were already carrying ours.

Then as we entered i was welcomed by dazzling lights , women beautifully dressed in various coloured gowns, dashing men sporting suits and ties and the couples looking absolutely marvellous waltzing on the dancefloor.

There i saw a hansome man, coming towards me, hiding his eyes behind his black mask but a genuine and cute smile playing around his lips. The whole ball and all people just disappeared from my view, even meera,who was standing beside me, and i could only see one person approaching me.. Standing in front of me likea true gentleman, extended his hand, addressed me as 'lady in silver' asked my hand for a dance.

Seeing the sparkle in his eyes, i gave my hand in his hand, when i felt sparks in his touch. I was totally smitten merely by his personality.. It was like love at first sight.. if that thing exists..

Ohh i dont even know this handsome guys name..and already falling love with this dashing man.. i sighed as i reached the dancefloor not knowing when i arrived there, my whole body electrified , like just woken from deep sleep, when he brought my hands to his shoulders and held my waist confidently with a smirk on his face. I dont know i was waltzing or not.. but i did know that i was completely lost in his arms....

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Hey guys.. how are you all?? Missed me?? Well here is what i said last time that i would upload.. i just want to say please wait little bit .. the story is now actually starting.. so how was the chapter? Long one na??

So firstly i would like to dedicate chapter to cherrypopluv .. she helped me alot by giving me confidence to continue my story.. love you babes! :*

Also i would like to dedicate this chapter to background20 and _Rachel007.. your guys' writing along with mahira's writing, inspired me alot to start my own story and share with you all.. thanks neetha dii, rachel and mahira, for sharing your thoughts and stories with us!!

Now for the bad news.. my final exams starting from 2nd may and running till 17th.. so now going off wattpad for some days.. till then no new chapters but after that will speed up the story ..

Will miss you all guys.. hope you miss me too!! ;)
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Cya!! :)