Imposter for hire

Part 18

Anika was confused with whatever was happening.....she thought...her job will be just impersonating Bani...that's it...but right now she's in a complicated situation....she thought of quitting...but.... again thinks again....she came too far.....to just throw it all away...... moreover her parents financial situation....her thoughts are interrupted by a knock at the door.....she requests the person to come in.....and pretends to act normally.

Malika comes in.

"Malika...you...you could just walk in....what's the reason of being formal...like this?" Anika asked confused.
"Annie... we're at the office.....we must adhere to professional ethnic conducts....here you're my boss...that's why," Malika replied.
"Okay.... anyways...what did Bani say?" Anika asked.
"I know...it's going to be hard on your part...but...she has told me...to push with the alliance for the time being," Malika replied nervously...afraid of her reaction.... because after all getting married wasn't part of the contract.
"What....that's crazy....I mean....it's always being my dream to get married to him....( Malika: huh....what are you talking about Annie??!!)....let it be....am just talking gibberish..... because....everything is happening out of the blue...it's all very confusing," Anika replied.
"I can imagine what you must be going through...but it's all in a matter of days....then everything will be back to normal," Malika consoled.
"But...what about Shivaay... won't he notice am not Bani....but an imposter.....I mean...you once told...he really loves Bani?" Anika asked.
"That won't happen... because...you're doing a wonderful job...nobody....apart from the three of us...knows the truth...just relax... everything will be fine... anyways...I have other errands to go to...see you later," Malika replied.... leaving...she left.

"Of all the men...it had to be you... SSO.....such a bad fate...I have...moreover you're my crush...but regardless....I have to act cold to you....I hope you'll forgive me...but...I really need this money," Anika said to herself.

Afternoon.
Art hub.
"Sir the order has arrived...would you like me to send it to your office?" Secretary asked.
"No...it's okay....Maya...I'll do it myself.....but thanks anyway," Om replied.

He left.

Gauri was still waiting for him... running out of patience.... constantly looking at her watch.

"What is talking her so long...am running late?" Gauri said to herself.

Then Om tapped her shoulders.

"It's about time...you... Om...what are you doing here?" Gauri asked.

"Hello....I work here," Om replied.

"But as for as I know....you work in the gallery shop...not in the art hub??" Gauri asked.

"Well...we artists...need change in environment...once in a while.....to get inspiration...anyhow...what about you....as far as I know you...you're a mesus?" Om asked confused.

"Well...I do all kinds of job...after all....one needs to survive...am right.... anyways...here you go( gives him the parcel)," Gauri replied.

"Thanks....here you go....( Om gives her the money)," Om replied.

"Thank you," Gauri replied.

Om was about to go...when she stopped him.

"Yes," Om replied.

"Ummm...Om were have being good friends....I mean...we are...but...is there something that perhaps...you want to get it off your chest... or...give to me?" Gauri asked curiously.

"No...yes...I do remember....hold on a sec," Om replied.....Gauri closing her eyes...hoping that....he will say....the three magical words...she's been dying to hear.

"Here you go," Om replied ( giving her a pen).

Opens her eyes...." A pen??!!" Gauri asked confused.

"Yes...you lent me a pen the other day...but I didn't give it back...or what did you want instead?" Om asked confused.

"Let it be...I have a lot of parcels to delivery...thanks for returning my pen...see you later," Gauri replied unsatisfied....she left on the scooter.

"I wonder....what she wanted me to give to her...rather say?" Om asked himself.... interrupted by Maya.... informing him...that everything is ready to be delivered....all that was needed was his signature...as well as him being present.

"Om...I love you so much...but....when it comes to romance....you fail at it..just saying I love you... isn't hard....I LOVE YOU.... but don't worry...Gauri is her....I'll make sure...you will confess your feelings soon...I can't wait," Gauri thought... driving the scooter.

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