// It's been long Ryan! How are you doing? //
'Excellent and yeah, I have been really busy Mom'
// I really felt so happy at our family gathering yesterday. Your uncles were claiming you as their son, they liked your recent film a little too much //
She chuckles a little making him facepalm in embarrassment
'Stop Mom and I signed for a new film from BH Productions. God, I am so happy Mom. I wanted to tell you a little sooner but there was a party with the film crew'
// Congrats baby, Did Susan call you? //
'Umm, No why? Is she fine?'
// She is perfect. I don't want to spill but she came to Los Angeles //
'What? When? She didn't text me Mom'
// Don't freak out, kay? I think it's high time you think a step ahead Ryan, it's already been more than 5 years and I hope you are confident now? //
She carefully places the words trying her best to make her son understand
'I have been thinking the same Mom. We didn't have a proper conversation recently and it's hard for me too. I will finalize something soon, don't worry'
// Good, I will call you later okay? I need to head home now //
'Take care and tell dad that I miss him'
// Yeah! Love you. Bye //
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"I am leaving Ari, meet me at 5 near the Cafe" Manara leaves the house in a rush hearing Arifa hum in response
'Shit I am late, why did we go to club yesterday?' Arifa groans while taking her stuff and leaving the apartment
// Ms. Lauren, we are planning to start the meeting at 10. Are you fine with it? //
'Yeah Mr. Kang. I will be there in 10'
"What happened?" She eyes outside as all the traffic is stagnant
"No idea but I think there is a protest going on" her driver replies making her sigh in frustation
"Take the alley way. I can't be late please"
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"Thank you for waiting Mr. Kang. Everything was going downhill today! I shouldn't have slept like a lazy ass. I will send it to the designer team then by this weekend. Please let me know if there's any changes other than those 5 designs. I am leaving the catalogue here"
"Sure sure. It happens some time, have a nice day"
"Good Morning" A deep voice interrupts her sweet moment with coffee as she stares at the man in front of her
"Morning Mr. Ryan, Good to see you again"
"Same here, are you working here?"
"I got a project to handle regarding a series. What about you Mr. Ryan?"
"Just Ryan please, To attend a production meeting"
"All the best and can I ask you something if you don't mind?"
"Go on"
"We just received a email from your manager recently. I know it's not professional to ask you directly but that specific collection is requested by you alone. So if you need it for any shoot we can lend you instead of re-releasing the product. Sorry again" Arifa hesitates after rambling continuously
"It's fine. I don't wanna fake that looked up to your collections deeply. My friend's sister showed me few of them out of which that specific thing caught my eye. Is there any way I can purchase it?"
"Sure, you are welcomed in the boutique any time. As it's only for you, you can trail and choose it. Thank you"
"It's my pleasure. I look up to you from now on. I really liked them and you are so good at your business"
"Umm Thanks maybe! I really love this field from the very beginning. It just happened that my bestie ended up with me. At this rate, we cross paths very frequently from now on" She chuckles placing her coffee mug down
"Very very often. All the best to you too, hoping to meet soon again. I have a shoot to attend" He stretches his hand preparing to leave
"Waiting for it Mr. Dapper" She takes his hand as he sighs with the weird name
"I am really sorry, it just slipped. I shouldn't have done that" She apologizes with an uncomfortable expression clearly embarrassed
"No, it's perfectly alright. I don't. We work together, I feel it's completely okay between friends if you are okay with it?"
"Absolutely, see you Ryan"
"See ya Ms. Gorgeous" He waves and leaves with a soft smile
'DAMN this guy, completely different from how he is portrayed in films. Got a new friend yay! Time to ask Manara a party even though it's reasonless. What's the use of meeting with his manager again? I am gonna ditch it and enjoy shopping today'