Happy Ending

Happy New Year everyone!! 🎆

IMPORTANT : This is not the actual story of Shaheer and Erica. I have just used their names as a reference. And the reason, you will get to know by the end of this story!

And the credits to this beautiful cover goes to the most talented XxSamairaxX

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"Mr. Jatin Roy, what do you think as the reason for the success of your book? Being top in the list of best seller of the year isn't a simpler thing", said the reporter. "Ofcourse the writer of this book", Jatin said, smiling brightly. Being the owner of one of the biggest publications of the country wasn't an easier task. He had seen so many writers so far in his 10 years of experience in this field. But this young talented writer, whom he came across 8 years ago, struggling with her dream to publish her very first book, took a special place in his heart. Not only because of her passion to write, but also her dedication in work made him help her in publishing not only her first book but also a dozen which followed later, including her recent one 'Happy Ending'.

It wasn't like all her books were of great success. Yes, a few didn't go well in the market, but still most of them had a great impact on the young readers especially her last one, that which secured first place in the list of best selling stories of the year. And that made her to be one of the best writers of the town. When Jatin first met her, he was impressed by her unique way of writing and his faith on her talent made his publications successful now. Though he had an hand full of other writers, whose books were published already by him, nothing had gone better than her works. Not only because of that, but also due to her naive and caring nature, she became more like a best friend to him.

"There she came", Jatin said as the reporters turned back to take the coverage of a thin young lady, in her early 30's, walking swiftly across the crowd. Her head held high, as the gathering stood up to welcome her. Her straight short hair added more beauty to her simple formal look. Her eyes covered by the cat eye glasses remained emotionless while her lips curved upward a little, seeing Jatin. Though she was tough to the world, to him she is his Best friend. She has a great respect for him, not only because of the faith he kept on her but also as a person, the way he gave her the respect and been with her all the time, unlike someone who left her in the middle.

"Am I late?", she asked him as he nodded in a no. "You can never be", he said and she gave him a tight lipped smile. They both walked towards the stage, and took their respective seats in the front row. It was then she noticed an empty chair beside her's. "Is there anyone else coming?", she asked as he nodded. "There will be a special chief guest. He is on his way from Mumbai", he said while she huffed. "But it's getting late already", she whispered. "I know, but his flight was rescheduled an hour later due to bad weather", he stated the truth but she shook her head disappointedly. He knew that she is a very punctual person, but still who could blame the nature.

"By the way, who's the chief guest?", she asked curiously. She didn't knew why, but she felt something strange from that morning. May be because of nervousness, she thought. "He is one of the biggest business tycoons of India", Jatin said while she thought for a while. What on the earth will a business person do at the success party of a book, she thought. "What's his name?", she asked but when he was about to reply, she heard the host. "So, here we are gathered for the success party of the book 'Happy Ending', which was the biggest sensational hit at the end of this year, making it's place at the top of the list of best selling books in India. Now let's welcome the young, talented writer Ms. Erica Fernandez", he said as the gathering applauded.

She stood up and after receiving an assuring smile from Jatin, she made her way towards the stage. "So Ms.Erica Fernandez, first of all congratulations for the success of your book. And secondly, please share with us your secrets of success. Being top in the list of best writers of India for the past 8 years, competing with other well experienced writers is not an easier task. How do you manage to do that?", he asked amusedly. "Thank you and Good morning everyone. Well, if you ask me about the success of this book, there can be only one reason, that is my readers. They are the one, who accepted and appreciated the stories I write. Not that I don't receive any negative criticism. Yes, I do receive a lot but still it's because of my supportive readers, that this book is a huge success and so I'm in a position to thank them with all my heart", she said smiling as the gathering applauded.