"Like me! Similar but different?!"
Arshad's frown deepened, not understanding her! "What are you trying to convey Tara?!" he asked softly.
Tara sighed in disappointment, but again taking a deep breath, she tried to explain, "You know about me uncle, don't you?! What if people like me exists?"
Realisation hit him as he now understood what was she trying to say him! "I understand you..... thinking about it, but I wonder why are you thinking that way suddenly!!"
Tara stared the man in silence, not knowing what to say! Arshad looked straight into her eyes, his hand slowly reaching up cupping her left cheek, "I see something's bothering you! And disclosing it is up to you!"
Tara nodded faintly while the man's hand now rested on her shoulder as he sighed, "And about someone being just like you, it is up to fate!!"
"I don't think it's possible but if it is, then, I just hope, that 'someone' would never have to face the cruelty of fate!" said Arshad softly, now caressing her hair.
He did!!
Arshad downed his hand, "Aryan informs me about you daily through a mail, and I see a lot changing about you! But I hope you won't act impulsive hastening things!!" he warned yet softly!
Tara chuckled, she didn't know what to laugh on!! Here she was in the midst of confusion and fear, thinking whether to disclose about him or not, while he was already disclosing about her to this man infront of her! And on the other hand, both the men spoke alike!
Tara just nodded with a faint smile!!
They both then went ahead, checking with arrangements, and speaking with the staff!
Time felt as though it flew away, while they worked, and it was already afternoon! Everything was almost done, and as left with no much work, Tara went to have something to eat, for herself, and in the mean time, she thought if Aryan had his lunch yet or not! With a sigh shaking off the thought, she continued to keep herself busy, and it was almost evening when she thought of to get ready! Even Deep and her uncle went off to get ready for the party! Taking a guest room!
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Place was crowded within seconds as it was twenty to five now, the whole place was lit with lights, the launching stage was decorated with flowers and curtains as well, while the dining room was already filled with the aroma of delicious dishes! And the main hall, as big as enough for hundred people, was all decorated with lights, candles, curtains of white shaded gold, and shining floor! And what seemed to be extravagant was the chandelier, which gave out an impression of royalty!
The launching stage was already filled with crowd surrounded, seats were occupied by most of the crew and media as well! The woman who is actually Deep's secretary went up to the stage holding a mike, reaching straight for the welcoming speech, completely playing the role of the host!
Tara and Deep were standing down the stage, a far, observing everything!
"Good evening ladies and gentlemen!" the woman began with a smile, while the entire time, the LED screen behind her displayed the unique logo of TN company which was specially created by Adarsh Nethin, Tara's father! Combination of 'T' and 'N' from Tara's name, as well as a hidden 'A' and 'P', from her parent's initial! Adarsh Nethin and Phaedra Nethin, her mother!!
"It is my pleasure to welcome everyone to our beautiful venue tonight." The woman continued to speak!
"We, TN Cosmetics, wish you all a warm welcome, and a heartily thanksgiving for your precious presence! It's our pleasure to share our latest achievement with you all hereby!!"
"TN Cosmetics, had created a history for itself in the last twenty-four years, with great achievements and well wishes! We proudly are here tonight, to launch our new product, which wouldn't have been easy for us to come up with, without your support!!"
Soon, the screen behind the lady now began to show a video, which actually looked like an advertisement, highlighting the whole make-up kit with the company's product, which was being used by a woman in the video! Soft tune playing in the background!
As soon as the video ended, the screen was displaying few products; concealer, lipstick, eyeliner!
"Our make-up kit is famous almost all over the country, and we are glad to introduce the new products, and the special kit will be in market from tomorrow!"
"There might be few questionable doubts, so here I go clearing them! We have worked a lot on creating hygiene, safe, and harmless products since we have debuted, and our natural products have gain a lot of love and support throughout the years, which we wish to continue! Our efforts have been put in to make products which were of to satisfy our customers needs, and here we are today!"
"As we know, concealer is similar to foundation except it's generally thicker and hides dark circles, age spots, blemishes and more by hiding pigments and blending these imperfections into the skin. We have worked on the better outputs, experimenting in different previous products, only to introduce this new version, which can completely hide your spots, blending completely with your skin!"
"And lipstic of fruit pigmentation, with strawberry and pomegranate powder, soaked in oil to extract the pigment and blended into the mixture of shea and cocoa butter, and extracted rose pigment! Rice starch for the opacity, providing long-wearing coverage, and candelilla wax from candelilla plant giving the thickness, availing it hold its shape!!"
And in the mean time the woman explained, the screen behind her showed glimpses of the process the product went through!
And also then explaining about the waterproof eyeliner with its thickness and bold black, along with the explanation of their whole kit, the woman suddenly called Deep's name making him surprised!
"And now I would like to call our Managing Director, Mr.Deep Nethin, up on to the stage to launch our new product!"
Sound of hands clapping and flashes of cameras surrounded the area while, just then Arshad joined them, "Why is it me suddenly?!" asked Deep confused.
"I changed the script!" Tara shrugged, Arshad chuckled! Deep had included her name in the speech so that Tara could launch it, but she changed the script?! "Why?" Deep asked almost accusing!
"You worked hard as well!" she said pushing him front! Arshad shook his head with a chuckle again, Deep with a sigh, giving her a moment of glare, got up to the stage, unbuttoning his coat which was combined with just one button! He launched the product and again clapping sounds surrounded the area!
Though Tara worked hard equally, it was Deep who took care of everything in her absence, whenever she was vulnerable, he was quick enough to respond and support! He actually deserved this!!
Tara was observant enough that she soon admired Deep today, not only for his hardwork but also his looks! He looked great today! In a shining light blue coat and trouser, with a white in-shirt and square pocket, enhancing his fair skin, brown leather shoes and a wrist watch! Hair done perfectly and a simple thin gold chain whose pendant actually fell on his white shirt button! He looked striking, and for some reason, she thought this had to do something with Aarohi!
Soon everything got settled while three chairs were set on the stage, with three models seated and three make-up artists standing beside with all the equipments on the table there beside them each!
Deep then again came down standing beside Tara while Arshad left to accompany his wife, who were now seated beside each other, around the round decorated table, in the main hall ! More such tables surrounded inside the main hall, they were seated in! Guests were seated as well, and some wished them!
While on the stage, the first make-up artist all of a sudden drew a long line with their bold black eyeliner, on the lady's cheek making everyone taken aback! But who could say to everyone that Mr.Deep Nethin was putting in all his interest on the lady standing beside the third model, admiring her! Only Tara seemed to know it and she chuckled!
While the first make-up artist now started applying concealer on the mark which almost looked like a scar on the first model's face, and soon as she went on applying it, the mark faded away! Giving a clear example of how their product works!
The second artist now went on to apply lipstick on the second model's lips, and soon after she was done, taking a tissue, the lady tried to take that off her lips, but it didn't, and even the shape of applied lipstick haven't faded away!
Then it was Aarohi's turn and she actually did the whole make-up process done in front of everyone, to the lady seated beside her! Very well showing her skills, and when she was done, she took a water spray, sprinkling water droplets over her face!
While everyone was wondering about why she did that, Deep was just admiring her silently, "Isn't she great!!" he didn't even choose to question it, while he observed her proudly, with his hands inside his side pockets, Tara chuckled again while her hands were folded!
Taking a tissue, Aarohi wiped away those water droplets, in order, trying to wipe away the lady's makeup, but it didn't! And the people seated down the stage noted it silently that the experiment was to show their waterproof trait of their products! Just as the other two artists did, Aarohi then turning towards the crew, gave a bow, finishing the event! That's when her gaze met with Deep, while everyone stood applauding, and flashes of cameras surrounded the air!
They smiled at each other, and time felt at pause for both of them and it was Tara who gave a jerk to her brother with her shoulder, to bring him out of his otherworld!
Just as the event ended, everyone were gathered in the main hall, people greeting them, Deep got seated with his parents as well, enjoying the party, and Tara just gave a nod to everyone who greeted her while making her way out to the entrance! Probably she waited for Aryan to arrive!
While Aarohi went to one of the guestrooms to change her outfit, and far away from there, someone, probably an old man, greeted Tara, she had to turn away from the entrance to greet him, which made her unable to notice Aryan's just entry!
Aryan was about to enter, but the guard stopped him, with a chuckle, he took out the invitation card from his coat's inner pocket, that Tara had gave him this morning incase if he needed it, and seeing it, the man allowed him in! Placing back the card into his pocket, he made his way in, and there she was standing right infront of him, speaking with someone!
Aryan's gaze was quick enough to have a brief look over her, and he had to admit! This lady looked graceful in anything she wore, but that pink gown made her look even more stunning!
Light pink gown designed with embossed pink thread, and few sparklings on, shoulder off, her feathery hanging earings with two strings of shining white stones curved in an unique way, finally falling down like waterfall! And her brown hair was braided in waterfall style and the ends were curly! With a silver bangle, of white shining stones matching her earrings, one each on her hands! She did not wear much make-up but she still looked stunning!