THE ARRANGED LOVE STORY

EPISODE 1

Wednesday, 9:00am

The conference room consisted of very few people, only those who were most important concerning the deal that was being discussed.

" Ranbir...." the man smiled. " I am rich but, you know about business. Sometimes we roll the cash for certain purposes."

" So, we'll discuss your project when you have enough budget, Mr. Agarwal", Ranbir said.

" No, no....." Mr. Agarwal chuckled. " The budget is fixed. I am not putting in any more money."

" Then I'm sorry. Within this budget it's impossible......."

" It is! Just we have to use cheaper materials!"

Ranbir stopped and glared at the man. "Listen Mr. Agarwal, I have built this company with honesty and I will not compromise with the quality of the products."

" But Ranbir......"

" You have lost my trust. Aryan, show him the door."

The man slammed his fists on the table and got up. " You don't know to whom you're talking to!"

" I am not interested either!" He pointed towards the door. "Please!"

Mr. Agarwal stormed out of the room, followed by his people.

Ranbir shook his head. "Bring me my coffee immediately"

" Yes sir." Aryan rushed outside on receiving the order.

As he was returning with the cup, his phone chimed.

"It's done! Hope we don't get fired!"

He smiled on reading it and typed the reply.

"Don't worry! So tomorrow, blue diamond, 2pm?"

"Okay"

He kept his phone back in his pocket and entered the conference room. He gave the coffee to Ranbir and stood beside him.

" Sir, you have a meeting with Mr. Dubey at 2pm tomorrow, at Blue Diamond", Aryan said.

" Blue Diamond? Wasn't it at the Crescent?" Ranbir frowned.

" Sir, Crescent would be crowded, Blue Diamond is better. Many business meetings takes place there."

" Alright! Review the contract again and don't miss out anything."

" Okay sir!" Aryan grinned as he turned around.

Let's see whether his arrogant boss can melt!

*****

Shahana was anxious the whole time. If the plan didn't go as expected, then all their hopes would be crushed.

She knew what they were doing was not exactly nice, but they were desperate. Also, if everything went well, it will benefit their bosses too.

" He is good" Prachi said. " And him too!"

Shahana smiled nervously at her.

" Him!" Prachi browsed through the pictures of various models. Since she had decided to shoot with male models for her calendar, Sahana was asked to contact an agent.

" He is also good", Prachi selected another picture. " We need only one more guy!"

Shahana gulped in nervousness.