The Novel

THE END

After my first book become a decent success. I started to visit the bookshops where they sell my bounded short story book. Just like that one fine day, I went to the book store where I used to buy random novels. The moment I entered I witnessed the shop keeper was arguing with some guy who is tall and tired; I could clearly see the shop keeper wants to ignore the person. I slowly entered the shop without minding them and I began my search hunt for new novel "I need some inspiration" I thought.

Moments later the shop keeper realized I'm there he came abruptly by ignoring the tall man. There was a huge smile of relief in his frustrated face.

"Greetings sir, how are you?" he enquired with joy.

"Yeah I'm good thanks and how are you, seem you having a rough day" I tried to make some fun with my sarcasm.

"Yeah!! Old client but a useless piece of shit but never mind sir I'm really happy for your success" he encouraged me with his pleasant words.

"Thank you so much but my book was just a decent reach isn't it?"

"Never worry about it sir, I've been in this field for years I know which book will be successful. Your book is a slow run but soon it will reach the top" his explanation satisfies more than my stories.

"Actually" he interrupted my sweet thoughts "I ordered extra few hundred copies from the publishers".

"Wait" I stopped him "You really ordered extra copies??? Are you serious?" my astonishing moments explodes over my face.

He simply smiled and said, "indeed sir as I said I know which book goes on a long run" once again he slapped me with joy. It was a real cloud nine moments I wished to hug him but I controlled to maintain a standard.

We both exchanged good words and appreciation while the tall man stood impatiently; my eyes often glance at his impatience. I decided to figure out what was his issue by observing but all of sudden I heard.

"You should write a full-fledged novel sir" the shopkeeper words dragged all the attention towards him.

"What??" "Yes sir you should go for it" he insisted.

"No. No, I never I have any experience and I'm not interested in writing a full novel"

"No sir, you can't survive just with short stories you need to make a move and this is the right time for it," he said with confidence.

"Are you sure about it?" my incontinence mind puts pokes a lot of questions.

"Trust me and began your work with an incredible plot. I will talk to the publishers to contact you ASAP for guidance".

My mind urges to decided "I don't know if he taking form good or for his business" I thought but never mind I think I should start writing my own novel.

"Thanks for your words I really encourage me" once again I thanked him. He tapped my shoulder and went back to the impatience tall guy to continue the argument. I started to look for a novel to get some inspiration, after some time I ended up buying a book called "Anything can happen at any time". After purchasing I left to my home and started to read the novel. The tile got stuck in my head "Anything can happen at any time". Suddenly my phone ranged.

"Hello, who is this?"

"Is this Irfan?"

"Yes," I snapped.

"Hai Irfan this is Stewart I'm the chairman of print work publishers. We published your previous bounded short stories book. It was really a great work man, we are really amazed. We heard you are going to begin your new full-fledged novel isn't it?"

"Yes but how come you know that?" once again I question impatiently.

"That doesn't matter now. By tomorrow why don't you visit our office so we can talk in person and see what we can do together for your new start" his profession words totally attracted me?

"Ok, I'll see" I replied.

"That's' good we are looking forward to you man," he said and hung the phone call.

Moments later I was laying down flat and trying to align the entire puzzle. The shopkeeper words "you need to make a move and this is the right time" the book I bought says "anything can happen at any time". Then within some time, I received a phone call for a great deal. I questioned myself is this a good sign? After putting myself in deep thought and smoking few cigarettes I finally decided "yeah I think it's time for me to make a move".

The next day as we spoke in the phone call I visited the print work publisher's office. When I came for my previous work they made me wait outside for hours but today they directly took me to the chairman. Just like before I felt the same the heat grows on my stomach and sweat drops on the ice cold AC room.

"Hello sir"

"Hey Irfan take you seat man what would you like to have anything hot or cold". He invited with respect but it was totally funny for me because last time he doesn't offer water to drink. Finally, he assumed I need something cold of the sweat release.

"So man how it going, I should really appreciate you for your previous work it was really amazing. It was a slow run but don't worry we said to keep on the top of the rack in every bookstores" he explained their business tack ticks.

"Thanks" I don't know how many times I say this. I don't know why all of sudden everyone turns so nice to me. After few seconds a cold beverage came just for me. I decided to drink sip by sip which I never do to maintain a standard.

"So Irfan you goanna work again a bunch of short stories?" the unexpected question gave a choke on my throat.

"Yes sir, I have few interesting ideas for short stories" I began my explanation. "Come on man" he abruptly stopped me and said, "Short stories are becoming old-fashioned as I said you should go for big fish". He smiled like seceding "you got the talent and we got the offer" he began to speak professionally.

"Sir but I had never worked on this"

"Irfan you are more than a short story writer so stop doubting yourself first" he advised.

"Okay sir"

"Create a plot develop a story write it down bring it to us we will make it successful, isn't it simple?"

"Yeah" I replied without confidence.

"Look Irfan You got talent and we offer you the opportunity to success try to utilize it. You know there are many upcoming writers who failed to find good publishing company. Print work publishers are one among the top leading publishers so what worries you. We will give you some money in advance and a deadline, all you need to do is write a story and bring it to us. I know you can do that" he paused and looked at my face it was still confused that made him lose hope on me " Okay man it's totally up to you take your time and decide but there are a lot behind you in this row for this opportunity". His words gave me no choice than accepting his offer and I did.

"Okay, sir I will do".