The new sun rose in the sky signifying new dawn of existence, new hopes, new challenges, new hurdles, new solutions. Indicating that Everything could be possible as long as you have the power to breathe, to fill your lungs with oxygen, everything would be conceivable as long as you have hope and courage to do things correctly.
Aaliya was once again following her daily ritual, her hands still claded with dark maroon henna. She was donning a white t-shirt with blue-washed jeans and a navy blue-colored full-sleeved blazer giving her absolutely a businesswoman look.
Her delicate milky white wrist which was now complementing the dark-colored henna of her hand had a silver chain watch. Having all the kinds of smart watches still Aaliya always preferred wearing formal watches instead of smart ones.
Her feet were clad in Navy blue high heels and today her hairs were not in her daily high ponytail but opened and waving back on her back.
She applied moisturizer with her cherry-flavored lip balm, her signature fragrance and she was ready to rock the world.
She took her handbag and mobile phone with her, she made her way to the dining room. All Siddiques already present in their respective seats. They believed in the motto "Yesterday's happiness should not stop you from today's work!"
She was having a genuine smile on her face today, which was noticed by everyone present in the room but Arslan wasn't present as he already left a minute ago from the dining room finishing up his breakfast. That boy was in a kind of hustle!
She bade her farewell after finishing her breakfast, she stopped in front of her car, her eyes were enveloped by a branded Aviators. She looked at the car and dismissed the driver.
She sat down in the driver's seat after two years, and as she had expected memories ran through her whole being which didn't make her pessimistic today but instead widened her smile in exhilaration.
She turned the key and bring the car to the vitality, she pressed her foot on the accelerator and zoomed out in a moment from the gates of Siddique Mansion.
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Arslan's Assistant called Aaliya's driver on the order of his boss but got another news, for which he didn't wait even for a second to inform about the same to his Boss.
Arslan first felt shocked at the new disclosure, but then found himself smiling at the thought of her driving that only meant one thing! She forgave him.
Now how could he be a fool and let go of the only thing he wanted so intensely in his life. His Liya!
If she was taking a step towards him, how could he fail her by taking one step back? Now is the time when he has to take a step further! Now is the time to embrace what is written in his fate!
It doesn't matter even if it is for a shorter period of time before he would disclose about the truth. He would live with these moments only, he can't keep her but at least he could steal some moments of happiness with her.
He didn't waste any other second and rushed out from the office, with an intention to pick her up from her office and go together at the construction site.
He was standing in front of her office building with his black Aviators on, wearing black pair of jeans and a white t-shirt. A black blazer on it gave him business look but the way he had folded his sleeves from the elbows gave him a stylish look at the same time.
Arslan entered the office building with his confident stance taking arrogant strides towards the way of her cabin. He knew where her cabin was now don't ask how? From the place, he strolled employees stood up from their places just having a glimpse of his form. No one dared to look at his face let alone his eyes, his aura already screamed dominance and Authority making everyone lower their head in respect and fear of this man.
He didn't care what people think of him, he only cared about the people he loves! He entered her cabin after a knocking once. He does have manners!
There sat the reason of his sleepless nights, his agony yet his only gratification, his Liya.
She sat there only in her half-sleeved white t-shirt, her blazer hanging on the arm of her leather swivel chair. Her open traces were presently tied in a low messy bun, her eyes narrowed at the designs in her front, her right hand carrying a pencil which was clasped between her teeth. 'A habit of hers when she is distressed.'
He leisurely took all of her details and sauntered towards the seat in her front which was set for the visitors. She looked up from the papers when she didn't feel any activity!
She came face to face with none other than Arslan Siddiue who was gawking at her intently. She felt heat crawled over her neck and then traveled to her cheeks due to his intense gaze. Now when she knows about his feelings, she felt a different trembling of her heart.
He smirked seeing the rosiness of her cheeks, Did she just blushed because of him? He felt thrilled at the thought.
Another knock on the door disturbed their little moment. Aaliya was sure she heard him growl lowly on which she hid her smile. Why? She doesn't know!
She permitted the person to enter, she looked at the door to see her Assistant standing there with a file in her hand.
She gave a curt nod at her and Kavya entered inside, Aaliya's gaze wandered all over her form. Her shirt's first two buttons were opened giving a glimpse of her cleavage more than necessary, her hair was opened and while walking she was swaying her hips in the air. Aaliya remembered perfectly she was not like this earlier. Her shirt's buttons were completely closed and her hair was in a bun.
Aaliya thought maybe she was overthinking, she turned back to her work. Kavya put a folder of designs in front of her. Aaliya was going through the designs when she heard the sound of a thud.
She looked at the floor where a folder Kavya was holding up in her hand was now on the floor with pages scattered on the floor.
Kavya bend down and picked up the papers giving a perfect view of her chest to the man sitting in front of Aaliya. Arslan looked away as he looked on the ground hearing the thud sound but immediately looked away knowing very well what she was doing?
It was nothing new for him! Girls always tried to attract him towards themselves showing off their skin and body parts but Arslan never paid any heed to them.
But Aaliya did notice that and her anger rose but it flared up more when kavya gave him a seductive smile with a bite on her lower lip, Aaliya couldn't take it anymore.
"Kavya, You can leave and settle your account with Aakash before leaving!" Aaliya said in a no-nonsense tone making Kavya shocked in her place.
"Ma'm I'm.." Aaliya cut her in middle with a sharp tone.
"You wouldn't like it if Guards will drag you out from here. Now would you?" She asked without looking at the girl in her front.
Kavya immediately left after that knowing Aaliya would surely do what she had said.
Aaliya took a deep breath to calm her anger while closing her eyes and when she opened her eyes her gaze fell at the glass of water which was forwarded to her. She followed her gaze to the hand holding the glass. Arslan was holding out a glass of water for her with an amused expression on his face.
Aaliya took a glass from his hand, taking a few sips of water visibly calmed her breathing. She took hold of the receiver and dialed a number.
"Aakash, I need a new Assistant in..." She looked at the wristwatch on her left wrist and continued "Two hours!" She finished and heard a small 'Yes Ma'm' from another side of the receiver.
She put the receiver back and stood up from her place.
"I'll be out in five minutes!" She said to Arslan who nodded at her.
She went to the other side of her cabin where two wooden doors were situated. She unlocked the door on her left and entered the washroom.
She came out after freshening up and washing her face. She dried her face and straightened her clothes. Arslan has already left giving her privacy. She applied sunscreen lotion on her face and neck. Lip balm on her lips.
She took her blazer from the armrest of her chair and wore it. She checked her handbag once and took out her brown Aviators. Tidied up her desk and left the cabin.
She came out of the building only to notice royal blue Porsche Cayman in front of the entrance door gaining a lot of passers-by attention to it, to the vehicle as well as the owner.
A quick fact: Arslan Siddique was obsessed with cars and he has a whole collection of them, making a whole underground parking spot reserved only for him in Siddique Mansion.
Arslan was standing showing his back to the entrance but by his gestures, it would be easy to tell he was on the phone call.
Aaliya closed the distance and cleared her throat. Arslan turned to her, he was speaking on the Bluetooth placed in his left ear. He was speaking German.
He gestured to the car and opened the passenger side of the door for Aaliya all the while speaking on the call.
Aaliya settled herself in a plush seat with Arslan on the driver's seat. They made their way towards the journey of the construction site but unknown to the path of their fate!
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