Fairytale (What We All Longed For)ON HOLD

Thought 3: How we met (2) + proposal

As the new day brings new hope She found her self surrounded by her family members who were practically glaring at her for the audacity she must have commited by being ambitious. They took the first flight they can find so that the discussion would continue where they left off, being tired as hell wasn't helping the situation as well but atleast they left her toxic aunts back at home, so it seems a little helpful despite the presence of 3 intimidating figures and her brother who suddenly look much mature although they are only 5 years apart....

The conversation started off on serious note with my two uncles who asked curious question rather than judgemental ones, they passed enough with the looks so I suppose no words needed. I was glad that they didn't go that route.
After God knows how many hours passed when I was given a green signal means, I can continue since I have already done so, So there is no point asking me to stop, but It was decided that I have to get married anyway so they will continue to look at potential rishta.
At the end all this fiasco and me naively thinking that I might get away with wedding fever if they would know was all for nothing again feeling helpless and frustrated I gulped down the urge of showing my uncles the exit of my lovely house, but since aleast I can work in peace I decided to feel content on that much...potential marriage talks can wait....

Well after the storm passed surprisingly causing less damage then I had anticipated so I felt at ease...as day passed like any other just when I received a call although it was work related but that's how our first meeting was set....

Shahzain Bakhtayar Afandi the MNA and the owner of Afandi Groups PA called for meeting the date was set for about a week later...the news was sudden and almost cause panic although we were good but we have alot of competitors better and much experienced so contacting us out of blue was surprisingly shocking although our progress was no less than brilliant.

I might seem chaotic from all this relentless chirping but to the world I was calm, cool, collected and mature one. I have this talent of being unaffected and mature when situation demands it. All those years of struggling to fit in the environment provided by family members. I found an utter calmness and unfazeness although it might be because It was traumatic experience or may be because I learn to live that way. Being unfazed means nothing seems to have an affect on me and being calms just added to the fuel. that's how a twisted yet not so twisted existence was formulated.

As meeting day finally was upon us I readied myself thinking the prospect of signing the deal that will only strengthen our foothold in market. It was a golden opportunity for us. I had no doubt in our capabilities or my managing skills, I am the eldest daughter after all, with that I took graceful and steadied step towards the table the resolve strengthening with each step boosting confidence as I finally arrived at the table.

There he was...with sunglasses on seems like he just arrived. I stop few steps away from him, waiting for him to turn and he did with that he stood up.

Assalam o alaikum Miss Iram?....his voice deep confident yet a hint of question...maybe wanting to make sure if he called correctly.

I gave a Nod in response you must be Mr Shahzain with that he too nodded signaling me to sit down....

As we both took our respectful places We begin our meeting, his each question was on point seems like he knew what he was talking about that's make it easier for me to counter. Our meeting continued for an hour or so but it went well considering nothing awkward happened. with that we both stood up greeting.

I left hoping for positive response in few days. I left with same confidence and positivity If I get the deal it would be our breaking point and if not than it's nice meeting new people anyway It always broaden my horizon and makes this job more interesting.

As we got the deal just as I expected we met few more time ro finalize everything my company has to make a software for Afandi group we decided to let the Afandi tech team joining us it would be easy to teach them maintenance activity with head of each department involve it was not necessary for us CEOs to met anymore that's when it happened the sudden proposal.

Well to tell you the truth marriage was the last thing on my to do list, like always we met for the meeting in very professional manner As I began to get up...

Miss Iram may I have a moment of your time...he seem a little hesitant but still confident when he spoke I gave consent thinking that he might wanna add something on our previous discussion,

It's a little personal may I ask something, I hope you won't feel offended...He was being cautious, something doesn't feel right my sixth sense signalled.

A creased appeared on my brow as I heard him complete...with a pause.....Well Mr Shahzain that depends on the level of offense so please continue.. I crossed my arms and looked at him as we were standing now...

Do you happen to have someone in your life...before I counter he corrected himself leaving me speechless and shocked to some extent.

I mean to say that I am very simple man and don't know how to twist things so I will say this clearly I have always been around people who rather feel intimidated or feel like throwing themselves at me but you seem different at first I didn't wanna have this meeting but my PA convinced me, thinking CEO was women I wasn't expecting much but after meeting you and talking to you it was the very first conversation I had with women that actually forced me to talk for àn hour... he chuckled a little at the end..

so what I wanna say is that I am interested in you miss will you let me pursue you...

He asked genuinely this much honesty from MNAs seems like a dream but here he was I don't know who to phrase it but he looked innocent yet intimidating, warm and fuzzy yet cold and distant a million ways to phrase this contrasting combination of character yet he seem all unaware. now I know why women will throw them on him....As intial shock seems to fade I came back to my sense..After careful selection of worlds I decided to speak.

Mr Shahzain I might seem independent, mature and very good judge of character but I admit that I am not when it comes to choosing people for myself. so For these matters I rely on my father's approval if he approves of you so do I. I have no problem with it as well. His approval is equivalent to mine...
I can give you address talk to him once he approves of you come meet me I will consider your proposal and If he doesn't then we won't be discussing this ever again I respect you very much and I wanna continue doing that...

He nodded understanding the impending message I wanna give. A smile so small appeared on his lips...

I reciprocated the smile. Now will you please excuse me with that I left the restaurant.

I don't regret my answer one bit, feeling content I went back home.

Well what do you think happened next. He got approved with flying colors and when he appeared again the air has sudden shift...🙂

That's how I got tangled with my zain who is now my sweetest husband...

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