Rekindled Hearts: The Journey Of Transformation[ONC2024]

|#16. Profound Conversations|

The meeting with Manav Malhotra proved beneficial as Ruhana returned with a winning smirk on her face. Business is also a game, if you take a close look. You have to define your goals and present your points effectively, and if the other person likes it, you get the deal. Yeah, it looks simple, but it's not that simple. You still need to work hard and convince the other party that it will bring profit to their organization. Ruhana is an expert at doing that. Well, she's not doing anything wrong, just the paths she takes are wrong. She'll argue to prove her points right and make the other person believe she's the best, or she might take things the other way around. She's always on the ground to grab what's coming her way.

Ruhana finds Vineet in her cabin, busy on some calls. He notices her and passes a smile, which she acknowledges. She takes her seat, drinks some water, and opens her laptop. She has to answer some emails and she gets busy with the same task. Twenty minutes later, she comes out of her stance with Vineet's voice. She glances at him and finds him smiling at her.

"How was the meeting?"

"It was good. I have bagged the deal. Manav said that we can start the work next month. I am so excited."

"That's great. I expected the same from you. I knew you would get it," he exclaims, making her giggle.

"Of course, Vineet, you know I'm an expert at that. I make sure that I get what I want," she responds.

"Yeah, I know. Anyway, I have another piece of news for you, Ruu." He says, gazing at him while she glares at him for calling her by her nickname.

"Oh! Sorry! I am so sorry! I will call you Ruhana." He holds his ears.

"You better call me by my full name. I don't like anyone calling me by that nickname. Only Aanya can use that," she replies firmly.

"Yeah, and I will abide by your rules, your highness." He bows before her and she can't help but smile at his gesture.

"Okay, spill the beans, Vineet. What are you up to?" She raises her eyebrows at her friend.

"I was going through some emails on my laptop. I am planning to start a small educational initiative for students. There are some people who are eager to invest in businesses like these. And I need your help," he suggests.

"Sounds good, but this would be non-profit, right?" She asks.

"Yeah, initially, Ruhana. I want to help students develop their skills. And it would be the start of something big. As we set our legs in this educational stream, we will increase our business; we might create an application for the same and make business," he suggests, his tone convincing.

"Sounds good, but how will you find the teachers?" She asks, as they will need some mentors to help the students.

"Yeah, I am still working on it, Ruhana. But I need your assistance in this. I know we won't earn anything initially, but this will be good for our society. I hope you will join your hands with me," he gazes at her, hopefully.

Ruhana tends to think for a few minutes. Okay, she's grown up to be money-minded, but this won't harm her. In fact, if they train people under their care, that will be beneficial for their company only, and they'll only rise to fame.

She finally agrees, and he smiles, and things will get better.

*****

Ruhana arrives home after a long day, and Aanya warmly welcomes her. She hugs her sister tightly, taking her by surprise.

"What happened, Aanya? Did something happen?"

"Di – Di, I have something to tell you."

"And what is that?" Ruhana gazes at her sister.