Entangled {With Slaves Of Persia} (Book 2)

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Meera's P.O.V......

I was sent home to accompany Pam Aunty to the venue. By the time I reached home Aunty was all ready to go. She was looking gorgeous in that Green Saree.

she looks too excited to meet  Vikram sir....

I too changed my dress, while Pam Aunty painted my face which I do not like at all.

'All the others over there will look at you since you'll be odd one out there!!' She said polishing my face.

I definitely do not wish to get attention from anyone...

We both reached the venue on time.

'How do I look Meera?' Aunty questioned me while we were still seated in the car.

'You look very beautiful Aunty...there's no doubt about that!' I convinced her which is the truth....

As we entered we saw Vikram Sir just walked over to the mike and started addressing the Chief Guest and then thanking everyone. Meanwhile I got a call from Pinky Ma'am 'Yeah Meera come to the back stage immediately!' She said without giving me a chance to even say hello.

'Aunty I'll be back soon....you please sit here! As soon as Vikram sir is free, I'm sure he'll come here to meet you!' I said and ran towards the back stage.

'Yes Ma'am!' I said once I found her in between those semi naked models who were getting dressed making me a bit uncomfortable.

'Thank God Meera, you are here! I need a huge favour from you!' She said dragging me to a corner of that busy room.

'You don't need to request me Ma'am....you just tell me what to do and I'll do it!' I said

They are my employers and I need to support them...

'I just got a call from a model who was supposed to wear my most expensive dress that I designed...now she's trying to negotiate with me, she wants more pay than we offered her!' Said Pinky Ma'am with tension clearly visible on her face and even her tone too.

'Tell me ma'am what shall we do now?' I asked her.

'Meera can you replace that model because and I believe you actually are the perfect choice for my creation! Wear the dress and walk the ramp for me! I am not asking you to do it for free, you will be paid for your efforts!' Said Pinky Ma'am, holding both my palms and was literally on the verge of crying.

Oh god!! Why am I always being tested? If I don't do I'll be in trouble....if I do then also I'll be in trouble.....thinking of walking on the ramp itself is making my legs shiver....help me god!!

I was in the most difficult situation. Not knowing what to do I just stood there.

'Do you want me to tell Rahul, he might help you a bit in motivating!' She said.

Is she blackmailing me or is she genuine...
I wondered since all of them in the Oberoi Group knows that I am too scared of Rahul Sir.

'Okay Ma'am...I'll do it!' I said.

I cannot hear Rahul Sir's comments on me again and walking the ramp is much easier for me....relatively!

I agreed and that very moment I was made to stand on a small stool that was placed by a helper of Pinky Ma'am. She took away my phone and switched it off. Ma'am herself personally took care of the dressing the way she wanted it to be presented.

'Ma'am!! I am feeling too nervous, can I just have a washroom visit!' I asked her since my hands and legs were shaking and the tips of my fingers were getting cold.

'Yeah! Sure go ahead! Use the one that's just last door on this corridor....and be back soon!' She said giving me a little break.

I walked towards the last door of that corridor where the sign ladies washroom was clearly mentioned. Opening it I was astonished to see Rahul sir with a woman.

Saying 'Sorry sir!' I closed the door and walked away from there. The moment I saw Rahul sir, I was much more shaken up and felt like I got enough strength to walk the ramp rather than talking to him, since he would not let go off any opportunity to scold me since I have disturbed his intimate time.
I walked back to the backstage very fast holding the heavy dress up that was blocking my way.

'Good you're back Meera! Let me give you the final touch ups! You just have to walk normally, no need to catwalk, this dress will cover up your steps!!' Said Pinky Ma'am and kept painting my face with more and more powder while my hair was getting sprayed by a hairdresser from behind making it sit the way they wanted. I did not know how I looked but could feel the thick layer of those creams and powders that were stuck on to my face.

I just want to run away from here....

I could not stop myself from giving value to the thought, instead I kept my word and stood there and within a minute I was pushed on to the ramp by Pinky Ma'am.

The flashes of those cameras blinded my sight. All I could see was darkness everywhere.

Don't give up Meera....

My conscious mind screamed at me.

If you don't walk then again Rahul Sir will blame you for the flopped event and you'll be burdened with an hefty amount which is next to impossible for you to repay.....

As soon as my conscious mind came to my rescue, I put my steps forwards with the camera flashes poking my eyes. All I could see was the white lights and those claps that were ringing in my ears along with the sound of my heartbeat that was too fast.

I walked back to the dressing area and I was instantly hughed by Pinky Ma'am.

'You've made my day Meera!' She said.

'Ma'am can I change my dress now?' I asked her.

'You just sound like a school girl Meera! Just ten more minutes, we will have to walk one final round and then you can change!' Said Ma'am.

Oh god...not again..

I held my chest gasping for air.
'Don't worry, we will just have to show our faces, thank them all and come back....above all I'll be there with you this time!' She said giving me some relief.

I sat on one of those chairs that were empty and kept waiting for it to finish. From a distance I saw Rahul sir talking to Pinky Ma'am very angrily.

Oh god...he looks very upset! Am I the one to be blamed...

He on and off looked at me very angrily and was talking to Ma'am.

May be I did not walk properly.....and he's very upset for that...

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What do you guys think, why is Rahul upset? It's a cliche...anyways I hope you guys enjoyed it till now!!