9. Studio set up and Surprise ahead

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From now onwards I won't be mentioning the country's name just the state's name to represent the place. As the story mostly will revolve around India.

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Neha's POV:

Hyderabad

It's been a month, and the boutique progress has been incredibly doubled. Thanks to everyone, especially Afsha Bhabhi, who, being a HR, was able to manage the hiring department; she, along with Danish Bhai, helped me designate the positions and employee count; and how can I forget Anjum Aunty? She was a hidden diamond using her contacts; she listed out a few tailors and fabric dealers. Now, I have to shortlist them and proceed with the final interview, which I am planning to do this weekend, so even Bhabhi can accompany me.

Today, me and Papa and Asif Uncle are going to the lawyer's office to get advice for further proceedings for the boutique's land and ownership details.

"This is not America to wear frocks and jeans all the time; why can't you wear a suit?" Ammi started as soon as I came downstairs. How shall I tell her that I don't even have one proper Indian suit, and moreover, we are going for a meeting; I can't wear something heavy and go, right?

"Ammi, I don't have proper Indian clothes suitable for the meeting. I will go to the market once I am free," I whined, and at last I made an innocent face to convince Ammi for this time.

"If I depend on you, you will never go shopping. Here, take this shopper. I have already bought some dresses for you, and there are a few unstitched suits as well. Don't forget to make it stitch", Ammi glared at me, stating, 'go and change as soon as possible.'

Understanding the meaning of her glare, I quickly darted to my room.

I must say Ammi's taste is awesome, and the stitching is also very good. I will take the number of the tailor and check if he or she can work with me.

Wearing a loose cotton floral suit and some matching studs and grabbing a pink matching hijab, I dashed downstairs to join Pappa and Uncle.

Wearing a loose cotton floral suit and some matching studs and grabbing a pink matching hijab, I dashed downstairs to join Pappa and Uncle

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(Her Outfit)

It would not be a mistake if I thanked Bhabhi again. Apparently, her brother is a lawyer in Bangalore, and with his referral, we were able to contact the best property lawyer in Telangana, which helped in quickly finalizing all the legal formalities. As discussed tomorrow, the registration can be done as per our requirements.

As I had some work in the studio, Papa dropped me here, and they returned home. Studio setup has almost been completed; at least I can start my designs.

Well, I haven't given you my studio tour, right?

So basically, my studio has 2 rooms, a kitchen, and a hall/living room. I have set up a few work tables and a dining table in the hall. One room is used as a creativity room, where the designs and mockups are kept; it is my personal favourite room. Another room is a bedroom, and there is a minimal kitchen for emergency purposes. So, overall, as per my plan, this will be enough, and later I will make some changes as per the need.

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