ENTANGLED AND HEARTS

Chapter 26 : Broken hearts💔💔💔

Rayan's POV

I finally convinced Alia to call Maryam and ask about her hand. Alia agreed, but not before advising me to move on. I asked her to put the phone on speaker, as I had been worried about Maryam since  afternoon when I saw her and Samar heading out together.

As soon as Maryam answered, she warmly greeted Alia and told her that she is fine.

I asked Alia to ask Maryam about where they went this afternoon,Maryam mentioned that Samar had taken her to see a doctor.

"She must have been injured pretty badly to need a doctor's attention," I whispered to myself. As I gazed out the window, I couldn't help but notice the moon shining brightly in the sky and wondered if Maryam was gazing at it too.

As I sat around the dinner table, Waqas announced, "I have some news to share with you. Capital Tech's investment event is happening soon, and I want you and Samar to meet me at the office tomorrow morning to discuss the details."

Mamma and I exchanged a glance, She patted me on shoulder probably thinking I am doing great in office with waqas and our relationship is going to be warm.

The next day, we found ourselves sitting on Waqas's office table, waiting for him to finish a call. When he finally hung up, he smiled mischievously and said, "You're both aware of your scorecards, Samar 1, Rayan 0."

My heart sank at the reminder of my previous failure. But Waqas continued, "Your next game is the Capital Tech investment event. I'll give you both a topic, and whoever secures the most investors will win." We nodded in unison, our competitive spirits piqued.

"The event is on Saturday night," Waqas said, settling into his CEO chair. "Let's see who'll won this seat.""

"With only two days to prepare, I was determined to win the Capital Tech investment event. I had secured the leading project in the AI domain and was ready to outshine Samar. I poured my heart and soul into preparation, working day and night.

Samar's POV

Today is an important day for CAPITAL TECHS.This investment event will help Mamma's company to grow.I worked really hard to win this deal today.

I was waiting in the living area for Maryam.She is going to KINDNESS I get to drop her there.I was sitting on the couch waiting for her she finally came.

Maryam wore a stunning abaya, its White  fabric falling in soft folds to the floor. The high neckline and long sleeves framed her face, while intricate white embroidery bloomed like flowers.

I was driving towards NGO when Maryam asked"How much does this car costs." that was an unexpected question from her."I dont know the exact price but I guess 9 crore.Do you like this car."

"Another reason to impose wealth tax" She mummled that to herself.

"What is going on your head,Love."I asked.

"You spent 9 crores on a car,isnt that crazy.You could have bought a normal car ,both does the same work."I can feel her whole attention was on my answer,I was feeling accountable to her I replied "I agree"
"Do you know top 5% richest population owns 60% of india's wealth,dont you think its really unjust."
"I agree"I said
"Shouldnt rich people be ethically responsible for this."
"I agree"I repeated myself
"Why are you agrying  on everything"
"You are my wife I will always agree with you."
"Always"She asked, I looked into her eyes and said
"yess,Always"
"okay let me test this "She remained silent and immedietly said "You are dumb"
"I agree"My reply made her laugh.I was shocked watching her laughing this hard for the first time.
"India lies in the southern hemisphere."
"I agree"She laughed harder this time and I was enjoying entertaining her.
"I am the prime minister of India"
"I totally agree "I was listening her laugh and wondered I can listen to this whole day.
"Samar, be serious.Dont you think this much wealth inequality is inhuman."
"yes .You are right.World is full of inequalities.If we observe things closely its hard to live looking at all the injustice in the world."I convayed my views and that somehow made our thought aligned.
"You said right.While some people spending crores of rupees on a medium of transport like a car while others are struggling in fulfilling basic needs of life."  I knew her intention to make me feel guilty but I made it  clear "My dad bought this car.He has this weird obsession over car collections and I dont support materialism"
"I wonder why rich people dont help in eradicating poverty."
"Ask yourself.You come under that 5% of population.You should be responsible for not helping poor"
"I do not come from that population"She said looking at me.
"Dont act dumb"I argued "You are my wife and thats why you do come from that population."
"I do not consider myself as your wife." I dont know why but I love this side of her when she purposelly act irrational.
"Everyone does.Most importantly google does."I pulled out my phn and searched .
"You are driving,Samar "She said in a warning tone.