When Fire Meets Ice - Completed.

3. P E A C E

A H A D

"I don't need any excuses!" I scolded the person in front of me, he flinched on my voice and looked at me frightened. "I have already made it very clear that any negligence will NOT be tolerated." I said as I smashed the folder on the table.

"I need the folder submitted by this evening. NOW LEAVE!" I glared at him and he quickly rushed out after mumbling an "Okay Boss."

As he left, Kaif entered.

"Hey man! You look vexed today! What's up?" He said settling himself on one of the couches.

"Is everything settled for the upcoming launch?" I ask rubbing my forehead.

We are launching the new 'Winter Fashion' the upcoming week, and these people are acting reckless as if it's a month away.

"Yeah it's almost done, just the embellishment remains."

"And when is that gonna happen?" I asked raising an eyebrow. "Relax Ahad! We have 4 days left, it'll be ready till then, the decorators will reach tomorrow" he paused and continued, "and yeah the design department wants to discuss about something with you!" He said and I nodded getting up and called my assistant.

"Arrange a meeting with the design department at 11 am." I told him and he nodded and left. The day passed by in a blurr, I was busy monitoring things and instructing them about the various campaigns and shoots. Soon it was evening.

As I was driving back from masjid after praying the Asr prayer, my phone rang and it was Dad. I haven't met him or talked to him since morning.

"Assalamualaikum Dad"

"Walaikumassalam beta! Where are you?" He asked and I could hear some shuffling sounds in the background.

"Driving back to office, why?" I asked.

"Can you come back home? I have something to talk to you about!" He replied. "Is it very important? Cuz I'm a little busy rigth now." I said sighing thinking of all the work I have to handle back in the office.

"Yeah it's very important actually!" He said and I turned the steering wheel back towards my home. I reached in 20 minutes and rushed to Dad's study and entered directly. They looked up at me and signalled me to sit on the chair infront of them, yeah! Mom is here too!

I smiled as I sat down and they looked at each other as Dad decided to break the silence.

"How are the preparations for your new launch going on?"

"It's almost done, only the decorations are remaining." I said looking at the folder he held.

"Asad has invited us over dinner tomorrow, make sure you make it in time." He said and I looked at him weirdly.

"Was that the thing you wanted to talk about?" I asked getting confused.

"No, no! There is something more." He seemed reluctant to continue his talk!

"Just say it Dad!" I spoke being done by their weird behaviour. Something irked that what is it that they are being hesitant to talk to me about.

"You agreed on that you'll marry any girl me and your mother will choose for you, so we want you to get married to Inaya Khan!" He spoke and I looked at him bewildered, then I looked at Mom who had excitement filled in her eyes.

"Who's Inaya Khan?" I asked with a confused expression, it seemed like I have heard this name somewhere before. They both exchanged amusing looks, Mom chuckled lowly and continued, "She's Asad Bhai's eldest daugter, the CEO of Khan Enterprises. Remember?"