When A Fan met Her star [ Editing ]

Chapter 62 : Inauguration

3 months later

Krishna paced restlessly around the living room, keeping an eye on the final arrangements. A grand function was planned for the evening, and the entire household buzzed with excitement. Shruthi, as always, was deeply involved in the details. The kids, energetic as ever, kept troubling the maids. Kumari was busy juggling endless phone calls, while Shalini took charge of instructing the staff.

Srishti, arguably the most excited of them all. Sat cross-legged on her bed. Laptop in front of her, on a video call with Harsh and Priya.

The inauguration of their production house was just hours away. It was a dream in the making. And today, it would finally come true. Jai will be returning back from his shoot today.

The past three months had been tough on both Jai and Srishti. Despite staying connected through calls and messages. The absence of each other's presence had left them longing. It was strange and beautiful. How they'd fallen for each other so deeply. So unexpectedly.

It was Harsh who first suggested the idea of starting a production house. And it was something Jai had always dreamt of. Srishti had taken that vision and turned it into a plan. And now. It was all real.

"Yeah... we'll be there tomorrow. Tickets are booked" Priya's voice came through.

"Great. The kids are thrilled you're finally coming" Srishti replied, smiling.

"I miss them too. So, we'll catch up later. Take care, Srishti"

"Take care, you both"

She ended the call, a soft smile lingering on her lips.

Just then, Shruthi stormed into the room.

"Srishti! What are you doing here? There's a mountain of work downstairs"

"I'm coming, I'm coming"Srishti laughed, letting Shruthi drag her by the hand.

"Where are Rishi and Rishika?"

"Downstairs. Probably driving Amma crazy. When will Annaya reach?"

"Around 4 I guess"she smiled wider

Shruthi chuckled, catching the sparkle in her eyes, and they made their way downstairs together.

"Srishti, did you call Vikram? When is he arriving?" Krishna asked as they entered the hall.

"He texted, said he'll be here in an hour, pedananna. Everything's under control. Don't worry"

"Thank God. And Jai?"

"He's on the way"she replied, heart skipping a beat.

Kumari smiled warmly at Srishti. She'd watched her pour herself into this project over the last three months and today, it showed. The kids soon whisked Srishti away, demanding her help in getting ready.
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The house was dressed in lights and flowers. Krishna and Shalini stood at the entrance, welcoming guests. A large stage had been set up in the center of the living room. Shruthi descended the stairs with the kids in tow. Vikram and the production staff had just arrived.

"Hey, Vikram" Shruthi greeted.

"Hi, madam" he replied with a polite smile.