The Conference room was by now was turned into a designing room as the team of designers was working on it. Aaliya and Sofiya were also there only discussing and designing.
The table was filled with different types of pencil colors, different brushes, colors, piles of papers scattered all over. Stencil colors were also all over the place. A cup of coffee and tea was the only beverage everyone was having.
Aaliya had removed her blazer, folded her sleeves, and working on a design in front of her. She put the back of the sketching pencil in between her teeth observing the structure in her hand.
Time was passing by but all of them were too occupied with their task to notice the watch. Everyone was trying to give their best.
Aaliya finally approved the last design of the collection and here they are done.
"Good Job, Guys!" Aaliya clapped enthusiastically appreciating their work, and applause was followed after her clapping.
Everyone was happy and relieved with the fact that they had done their work.
"Now, I would like to apologize for my earlier behavior. You guys were not at all at the shortcoming." Aaliya said looking at her designing team. That was the thing with Aaliya Siddique, she would never step back from accepting her negligence and asking forgiveness for it.
"And as you have all did the overtime today, you all can take a paid leave tomorrow and your overtime pay will be doubled as well." Aaliya finished off her announcement and again the cheering voice filled the silent atmosphere.
"And lastly I insist you all to take the office's car with the appointed driver!" Saying Aaliya panned out from the Conference room.
Sofiya was behind her with the folder of the collection of design. They both entered her office and slumped on the Comfortable couches.
Their neck was stiff and their hands and fingers numb by the amount of strain which they have gone through.
The knock on the door made them straightened up at their places. The door opened after getting permission from Aaliya. Shoaib entered inside and handed her the paper. Reading the content of the paper her collectedness turned into furiousness.
"Is She here?" Aaliya asked him with a sharp edge in her tone.
"We have asked her to come here and settled her accounts today only. She will be here in few minutes according to her statement." Shoaib said taking a glance at his watch.
"Okay, send her directly to my office," Aaliya Said with a calm voice but that was the calm before the storm kind of calm.
"Okay, Ma'm," Shoaib said and turned towards the door but stopped hearing her call him.
"From tomorrow onwards you are transferred to the marketing department. Aakash will let you know all the instructions regarding it." Aaliya said and he nodded.
Aaliya called Aakash and informed him about the Shoaib working in the marketing department.
"Clear my tomorrow's Schedule and get me a female assistant by the day after tomorrow. But make sure to do a complete background check on her." Saying she hung up the call.
Aaliya held her head in her hands feeling exhaustion and stress taking a toll on her.
"What was written in the papers?" Sofiya asked her as she noticed the change in her attitude after reading the content of the paper.
"Kavya's bank account details. She has got an enormous amount of money from the Kapoor's Enterprise!" Aaliya said to Sofiya while gazing out from the glass window.
"Kavya leaked the designs?" Sofiya mumbled more to herself than to Aaliya.
"But why did you fire her?" Sofiya asked the question of which even Aaliya doesn't understand the answer.
"She was not acting appropriately," Aaliya said. Her gaze was still fixed on the night's sky which was serene with the presence of few twinkling stars and brightly shining moon.
"Would you explain further?" Sofiya asked while coming in front of her blocking her view.
Aaliya released a sigh. Should she tell her the real reason?
"She was showing off her body parts and cleavage to the Arsh" Aaliya said and looked at Sofiya in her front who was raising her eyebrows "Bhai" she added but it was more out of a force she felt than to out of habit.
"Aaliya, clarify," Sofiya said sternly.
"I felt angry when she did that and that was the first decision I have taken without even thinking for a second. It was as if utterances came out from my mouth on their own even before I could comprehend it." Aaliya said and rubbed her eyes in frustration.
"Aalu, Did you feel Jealous?" Sofiya asked her cautiously.
"I don't know but I think," Aaliya said and before they both could converse any further the door was knocked again. Aaliya permitted the person.
Kavya entered inside wearing black jeans and a pink sleeveless t-shirt which had a deep neck showing off her cleavage with a triumphant smile on her face. Aaliya felt her anger bubbling out catching a glimpse of her smile.
"Yes, Ma'm," Kavya said in a sweet tone with a fake sickly sweet smile.
"You won't be getting any payment from the company for your deed. And you should be thankful to me as I am not taking any legal step against you." Aaliya said without beating around the bush in her stern and Authoritative voice which could make any person perspire in their place. But this girl seemed to have a death wish as she said.
"I can sue your company for barricading my salary without any issue," Kavya said and now Aaliya's little patience broke off.
"Now, I am filing a legal complaint against you for leaking out Company's confidential details to another company. And I would make sure that you won't get to work anywhere in this city." Aaliya finished with a commanding voice.
"Ma'm I am sorry," Kavya said now feeling there is no other option left and started looking around her office.
Aaliya took steps towards her but she was way too busy looking at her surroundings to notice that.
"Are you looking for Arslan Siddique?" Aaliya whispered standing near her in a malicious tone and kavya's eyes got widened.
"He won't save you. Neither he will fell for your tricks nor your looks. He is mine. Stay the hell away." She whispered again venom dripping from her voice.
"And if this information would go out of this office you know me better. Now LEAVE!" Aaliya yelled the last part and rubbed her temples flinching on her own voice and Kavya left immediately.
"What is Happening?" Sofiya asked perplexed by her behavior.
"This is the second time. Why can't I control my own phrases?" Aaliya buried her face in her hands feeling confused and trying to calm down the havoc that was whirling inside her.
"Aalu" Sofiya called her Softly, Aaliya looked up to see her.
Before Sofiya could say something a knock was heard on the door. She permitted the person and there comes the incentive of her turmoil.
Arslan was standing in all his glory wearing black jeans and a blue t-shirt. Sporting casual look.
"You didn't call me and it was already past midnight so I came to check up on you," Arslan said sounding genuinely concerned about her.
Her lips turned upwards, her features getting peaceful in his presence. His worried voice calming down her rapid beating heart. Her exhaustion wearing off of her.
"I was done with my work. I am just coming behind you." Aaliya said and Arslan left knowing that she wants to talk with Sofiya.
"Hurry up," Arslan said and left them to talk.
Aaliya looked at Sofiya for some sort of answers to her questions.
"Dil ke Mamlaat me dimagh ko istemaal karne se uljhane badhengi! Jawab tum janti ho bas manna nahi chahti. (Using your mind in the matters of hearts would increase complications. You know the answers but you are not accepting it.)" Sofiya said and patted her shoulder.
Taking a folder from the table she left as her brother has come to pick her up. Aaliya collected her stuff and came out of the office.
Arslan was waiting for her outside her office, she smiled inwardly seeing him waiting for her. That gave her a kind of satisfaction and happiness.
Arslan took her handbag and blazer from her hand as if it was weighing too much. She just shakes her head at him but didn't stop him.
He leads her to his car, firstly made her sit down in the car, and then rounded and took the driver's seat.
"I have informed everyone at home that you would be late and they shouldn't wait till you come. Chachi (Aunty) was a little reluctant about it but accepted." Arslan said as he informed everyone at the dinner table about today's events. He knew that she would be late so he also informed everyone that nobody should wait for her and go to sleep.
Her mother wanted to wait for her but he managed to make her agree as he said to her that he will go and get her by himself. Then only her mother went to sleep.
"Thank you Arsh" She mumbled and closed her eyes. Her Thank you meant for more than just coming to get her. He heard very well that she haven't added Bhai this time but thought that maybe she dozed off due to exhaustion.
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