Sins of the past

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Firash's POV

"Why were you absent in the office last week?" My dad asked while stuffing of pilav(rice) in his mouth.

"I was sick," I mumbled. "But mum told you I wasn't feeling okay." I lied.

"Ahhh. I may have forgotten. Sorry, how are you feeling now?" He asked looking worried.

"Dad. Am fine now. Just give the assignment already."

"Are you sure your fit and healthy now?" He insisted.

"Yes. Dad...the venue please?"

Finally, my dad released me and went to catch his flight to Beijing. He was going on a business trip as usual with mum. They were inseparable, so mum used any little time from work to go on business trips with her darling husband. The business trip turned on vacation. So funny.

I rushed home. I was in a hurry to leave already. Sanem was waiting for me. We are supposed to attend Alim's restaurant's grand opening today.

"Where are you rushing to like this?" Edina asked as I almost tripped down from the stairs into my mum's room.

"I have a date and today is the restaurant's grand opening." I applied some keratin oil to my wet hair.

"Oh, Today is Sunday, right? I totally forgot." She leaped from the bed.

I turned to leave but sensed her glaring angrily at me licking her lower lip.

"What? You want to go?" I asked."

"Of course!" She shouted, splashing saliva on my face.

"Atghhhhh. Disgusting." I jolted and wiped my face roughly. "Hurry up then."

"I'm ready." She opened her long black jacket and revealed a red turtle neck knitted gown with black pants.

"Huh. You even got ready before the CEO himself. Tsk tsk tsk. Let's go." I picked up the car keys from the shelf and headed outside. Edina followed me.

The restaurant was full and blooming with beautiful people smiling and chatting. Alim was busy receiving and welcoming visitors and well-wishers.

"Hey, man." He hugged me tightly.

"Everything is going well right?" I asked adjusting his necktie.

"Yes...Oh, Edina. You are here. Thanks for coming." He made an attempt to hug her but I blocked him with my arm.

"Tsk. Tsk. Tsk." He shook him bitterly.

"Thank you. Your restaurant is so nice. I wish you success in your endeavors."

"Thank you, Beautiful." He blushed.

I looked at his swollen cheeks and dragged him away.

"Make yourself comfortable and make sure you eat anything you want...." he said looking back as I dragged his coat along with me.

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The party was getting big and lively. Lots of visitors arrived and there were varieties of food, desserts, and drinks everywhere.