Chapter Fifty; Richards again
When Alishaa woke up Faaris wasn't there but she heard voices outside decided to have a shower first before going out, it is probably Naadir and Rashid she thought. After getting ready quickly she applied a little make-up to hide her puffy eyes and to hide signs of tears on her face.
She opened the bedroom door and walked to the living room she met with a worried Renzo an angry looking Faaris and Naadir.
"Salaam" She said and entered Faaris's angry face disappeared seeing her, he looked over checking how is she. Sensing the way he is looking at her she looked at him but looked away quickly.
"Wasalaam" They replied
"Ay if it isn't our beautiful bride" Said Naadir smiling, she blushed looking away
"What is with faces earlier?" She asked seating on an empty couch next to Faaris facing Naadir and Renzo.
"Richard happened" Replied Naadir
"What did he do again?"
"He said he will file a lawsuit against us for fraud apparently we stole a collection of his"
"No we didn't, I mean how?"
"The latest collection we currently have appears to be Richards because it has all of his logos underneath"
"But those were Sarah's work and-" She stopped talking realizing maybe Sarah betrayed them once again.
"He came to me days back offering me a lot of money for Nifaas secrets but I obviously didn't agree, he asked to meet King but didn't let him either so he said he will come after us all especially-" He looked at Alishaa and kept quiet, she turned to Faaris who had serious yet blank look where you cannot figure out what he is thinking.
"He gave two options though" He continued
"It is either Faaris steps down as a CEO or we give him 51% shares"
"Is he trying to be rich using us?"
"Looks like it!" Shrugged Naadir
"Organize a meeting with him" Said Faaris before getting up and leaving the room probably to get ready. Though they sleep in different rooms they still have to share one for their clothing to avoid questions from the family.
"He looked really angry" Said Alishaa in a whisper
"Yeah, I will get the car" Said Naadir leaving the apartment
"I will meet you at work?" Asked Renzo standing up.
"Yeah sure" She replied him as he left too. She got up wondering whether she should go into the room or stay here. After seconds of thinking she got up and went towards the room, just for it to open and reveal Faaris in a blue suit.
"I know I am good looking but I have a meeting" She blushed moving away from the door. He smirked and was about to go the living room when he turned to her.
"You should get ready, we will get you breakfast on the way to work"
"We are going together?"
"Yeah" He stated like it is obvious
"But Druvh told me he will take me today and we cannot be seen together" He frowned staring her
"Are you embarrassed about being seen with me?"
"No that is the case, it is just tha-"
"You want to go with Druvh, I don't know if I should react to this but you are my wife Alishaa not just an employee" He replied sternly before going towards the shoe rack to take his shoe.
"Wait for me? I will change quickly" After giving her a nod she entered the room. He put on his shoe and waited for her. She came out wearing a long blue knee height cashmere dress with a black Jeans underneath and a white veil around her head. After putting on a white Air force one they left for work getting Alishaa a sandwich and coffee for breakfast on the way.
"He is here" Said Renzo as they entered the building walking towards the private Elevator, Alishaa's mind on Richard and forgetting about the stares she was getting from the staffs.
"I will be in my office" Said Alishaa as they reached the elevator doors
"He also requested your presence" Her heart skipped a beat hearing that
"Do I have to go?" She looked at Faaris
"He sternly stated without your presence he wouldn't talk"
"What is he playing at?" Frowning Naadir as he came and joined the group
"We will find out now, I will take the stairs" Said Faaris and walked towards the stairs, he stopped and looked at Alishaa, who came back to reality and walked towards him.
"Just say you want to be alone with your wife" Said Naadir, He rolled his eyes and ignored their teases. They went up the staircase silently, the discomfort of Alishaa can be seen on her face. He stopped the moment they reached the conference room floor and looked at her.
"Okay you need to calm down"
"What if he has something against me? And it affects you guys?" She said panicking
"Do not worry about that because whatever he has cannot be that bad, he probably wants you for his company that is why he is doing all this, remember you have something stronger than him"
"Alright, but can you do the talking?" His eyes softened as he realized she is deeply scared of Richards.
"Yes and I will be there with you don't be scared alright? Naadir will be there and even Renzo one will hurt you" She nodded now looking at him, she felt better than earlier.
"And there are my two favorite people" Said Richards as they entered, he stood up and outstretched his hand, Faaris looked straight at him before gesturing for Alishaa to seat next to him. Richards let out a forced chuckled and went back to seat opposite them, next to him is his sectary Luke.
"Alishaa how are you? I heard you got the designer of the year title" She sifted in her seat refusing to reply him.
"I believe we are here for work and chit-chat" Said Faaris.
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