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3. Aahana

"Amazing! Perfect! I'm so proud of you Aahana"

"Really!?"

"Yes"
I jump at hearing Kareena, "Thank you so much Kareena, it wouldn't have been this good if it weren't for you"

"Don't give me the credits, It's all you, you made it worth your time, and mine"

"That's right, but still THANK YOU ma'am"

"Kareena's fine. Don't be formal, doesn't suit you. Also it's my pleasure"
I smiled. I leave the room and jump while punching in the air like a small kid with an A+ on her test, then I call 'V', tell her about it. She was proud, seemed happier than me. Louder than me!-
I don't really know that this presents of mine is going for what event exactly, also it's a draft and the important details will be filled by the company once this is approved.
I'll be meeting my client soon. Finally I can call him/her as 'MY CLIENT'.
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It's 5:08. They are late! Did they change their mind? Thinking that it's just an newbies work... what if they don't show up? And cancle on me even before looking at my work! What if...
Knocking.... some more knocing.... and....knock-knock....
"Hello? Is someone in there?May I come in?" Is it him? My client?
I feel blank!
"Hello??" The door opens slowly
I try to clear my throat and prepare myself not to stammer. "Yes please."
I look towards the door and he enters..... and.... wait what? Aditya? Why is he here?

"Aahana?"

"Aditya-"

"Are you the...."

"Oh my god... (I chuckle)
Wait- For 'A.Y Industry'?
THE 'A.Y INDUSTRY'!?"

"Seems like it darling" he says with a smirk. For fucks sake, not with the darling again.... and him? Seriously?

"Have a seat, and give me a second to set it up"

"It's rude not introduce yourself before starting" he taunts, as if!

"Seriously!"

"Do you want a good review?"

"(Ahh God save me, I whisper to myself) Hello sir, good evening! My name is Aahana Bhatti and I'll be your event planner for the opening of the A.Y Industry."

"Nice to meet you Ms.Aahana, I am Aditya Shekhawat. Please start." Are we kids? Acting all unusual with teasing literally before work-
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I complete explaining my draft presentation, being quite confident and a little nervous.

"So... do you like it?

"Honestly?"

"Please don't joke about this now, firstly I'm nervous and secondly that would so unprofessional"

"It's good! Let's fill in the details, shall we?"

Yes! Yes! Yes! Yes! I don't express out loud but my excitement level has reached the stars.
"Sure"

"My assistant will forward you the guest list, so set the seating arrangements accordingly."

"Okay, but can you tell me the number of guests right now? Like maybe roughly"

"90, or 100 tops."

"Okay. Next"

"I don't want hanging chandelier in the main hall, go for something less gaudy"

"Okay" Of-course he hated it... it's soo not his taste. I wouldn't have chosen a chandelier itself if I had known my client would be Aditya. I just thought it was some 50 years old somebody.

"What else?"

"For food, consider the Blue Sea Catering, be in contact with my assistant with for the menu"

"(I type it all up as he says) what about the timings and if any business cards to be distributed or......"
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"Done"

"Okay, cool. I'll stay in touch with Ira (the assistant) and I'll send you the final details and arrangements by the weeke-end. Let me know if you'd want any changes."

"Will do so."
"Aahana, you were highly unprofessional today, I'll be sharing by awful review" he teases. Can't he never serious about anyone??

"Awful?"

"Yea, awful! You don't really know how to...."

I hit him on the arm and say "Shhhh...GO NOW" I loudly. He mouths ouch-
Ummm like srlsy? Ouch? So dramatic-
We leave together, he was just about to say leave when Kareena spots us and greets Aditya.
"Mr.Shekhawat, what a pleasure" She says and offers her hand
"Mrs.Saxena. How are you?"
"I'm fine. I see you are done with the meeting, what date is finalized?"
"February 8th"
"Ohh, nice"
We don't mention that we know each other. She'll probably find that out soon, I guess... it doesn't really matter though .
"I'm hoping after this event, we'll become your permanent planners."

"We'll see to that, but I do have faith in Ms.Bhatti here. So, probably Yes."

"(She smiles at me, with spark in her eyes and says) That would be it then"

"(He gives a slight nod) I'll see you at the opening tonight" Kareena leaves while giving a huge smile.
She is a bubbly person. Always smiling, joyous.

He nods, also gives a soft smile in return and turns back towards me.
"Would you like to join me tonight?"

"As your date?" I tease

"Don't flatter yourself. I need company. Those people are boring. All they'll try to do is find a business opportunity at a freaking party! Or you know, be flirty..."

"Firstly, Company? Really? Go look for somebody else dear. Secondly, flirtingis good for health, it's like.... Yoga!"

"Aahana not the dialogs pls.... Also, who'll agree the last minute?"

"Not me"

"Why not?

"Nope. Also why me? Ask Ira for all I care"

"She's my assistant and that would become too inappropriate- and.....you are not the worst company in the world"

"Ugh.... whatever. Send me the venue. Bye, I have work to do unlike you."

"Of-course, you are so workaholic"

"B.Y.E!"
I get in my car, wear my seat belt, and simply drive home, thinking about all what happened right back. Aditya! my client- How in the world did I not see that coming? Of course his family would choose one of the best planner board for their opening.
Aditya being my first client makes it a little easier for me, but also makes me wanna make the event Flawless! It has to be, I don't want any trouble or any ups and downs that day. It has to be PERFECT.