Chapter 7: Echoes of Admiration

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The Day of Rejection :-

Ayaan sat at a corner table in a dimly lit bar, nursing a glass of whiskey. The aftertaste was bittersweet, much like the memory of Maya's rejection. Neel sat across from him, a mischievous grin plastered on his face.

"Come on, man, you've got to admit, it's pretty hilarious," Neel teased, taking a sip of his drink

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"Come on, man, you've got to admit, it's pretty hilarious," Neel teased, taking a sip of his drink. "The great Ayaan Singhania, rejected by a girl. Who would've thought?"

Ayaan shot him a withering look. "You're enjoying this way too much."

Neel chuckled, unfazed. "I mean, seriously, you've got charm, looks, and talent. And she just...said no? How does that even happen?"

Ayaan sighed, swirling the amber liquid in his glass. "It's not about that, Neel. Maya's different. She's been hurt before, and she's scared of getting hurt again. I can't blame her for protecting herself."

Neel leaned back, smirking. "And yet, here you are, brooding over your drink. Admit it, you're smitten."

Ayaan couldn't help but smile despite himself. "Maybe I am. But I also meant what I said-I'm not giving up on her."

Neel raised his glass in a mock toast. "To persistence! And to not letting one rejection get you down. You'll win her over, Ayaan. I have no doubt about it."

Ayaan smirked, shaking his head. "You know, I am your boss, Neel. You should call me 'sir.'"

Neel rolled his eyes dramatically. "Yeah, yeah. You're the boss during working hours. And guess what? This isn't working hours."

Ayaan laughed, appreciating Neel's playful nature. "Fair enough. But you know what's happening tomorrow, right? Maya's fan meeting."

Ayaan sobered up immediately. "Maya's fan meeting is tomorrow?"

Neel nodded, his grin widening. "Yep, tomorrow. Are you going?"

Ayaan's eyes sparked with determination. "Absolutely. I'm going to her fan meeting."

Neel raised an eyebrow, smirking. "Seriously? After getting rejected, you're still going to see her?"

Ayaan leaned back, his resolve unwavering. "Yes. I need to see her."

Neel chuckled, shaking his head. "You really are smitten. Good luck, boss."

The Fan Meeting :-

The Fan Meeting :-

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