I too want a love story - KarEena

6. A Proposal

Karishma stood near the counter looking into the weekly inventory to pass the boredom caused by the end-of-lunch rush on a weekday, the café lay barren, Billu and Santosh were still enjoying their lazy Thursday lunch.

"Excuse me miss" a voice startled Karishma, placing a hand to her heart to control her ragged heartbeat, she looked at the owner who succeeded in occupying her mind for the past few days

"Yes mam" She smiled at the lady

"Can I have a croissant"

"Sure, anything else" Karishma bit her lips to be professional, however, the growing happiness broke into a sweet smile

"Umm... a Macchiato"

"Sure 5 Macchiatos!" Karishma grinned naughtily

"A... no" before she can complete, Karishma spoke, "4 Macchiatos? 3? Oh wait 2 Macchiatos?"

"NO, just one Macchiato please" the lady smiled rolling her eyes

"Oh, just a Macchiato, sure, anything else mam?" Karishma smiled

"And an Adrak Chai, if the owner wants to join me" The lady winked at Karishma, leaving her shocked as a soft blush appeared on her face

"I am working Haseena," Karishma said scratching her left brow, not making eye contact

"Mee too, Karishma" Haseena said wagging her laptop bag

"Please have a seat, your order will be here soon" Karishma pointed to a table where they sat for their date and continued "I'll send the owner with her Adrak chai as soon as she is free" She rolled her eyes, smiling Haseena sat comfortably and started working

After Billu joined her at the front, Karishma prepared the order

"A croissant, a macchiato and an Adrak chai with the owner" Karishma placed the order on the table and sat before Haseena, who swiftly kept aside her laptop and focused on the person sitting before her

"I have a proposal" Haseena announced, sipping the chai Karishma signed her to continue

"I want another date with you," Haseena said leaning back, crossing her hands and legs, the move drew Karishma more into her, 'hot' Karishma's mind said aloud, however, she took her sweet time to answer, Haseena sat sipping her coffee, her aura screamed confidence, her sharp hazel eyes drawing people into the never-ending maze of her personality

"Okay" Karishma announced, before Haseena could show off her dimples she added "But you are going to plan everything and I want to meet that Haseena who is hidden behind this perfect CEO"

"You got yourself a deal Ms. Singh and beware, the perfect CEO may be a charmer but the lesser-known Haseena will sweep you off your feet" She smirked

"I like myself a challenge Ms Malik" Karishma forwarded her hand and the world-famous handshake took place

The crisp clean cabin, adorned with many awards and family photos, the burgundy mahogany wood table lay majestically at a side, the afternoon sun peeking through the sun shade gave the necessary warmth against the blasting chilly air of the Air Conditioner.

"Sir, how can we be sure that it's her, we know the child was missing from the accident site but there are great chance that she is dead, maybe thrown out of the car because of the impact" a man in his early 30's stood before his boss hands folded at the back

"Viraj, if she is dead, they had to find the body, right? But they haven't found any, let's say someone found her before the police arrived and not wanting to wind up with the police and not wanting to leave the wounded child alone, they may leave her in an orphanage, even if there is 0.1% of chance, I am going to take it" the man in his late 50's said leaning back on his chair