Event planner.
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Inaya lighted a candle and joined her hands while closing her eyes. " I'm really very thankful to you god that you gave me the strength to overcome my fear and fight back for myself. If I wouldn't have got mummy's diary last night than I would never have been able to fight back against aunt Vrushika. I never knew she has been doing the same with my mother. Now that I have known the truth I will do my best to harass her, and I will not stay no more as the same Inaya she used to pressurize. Just give me the courage to take a stand god. " She kept sitting on her knees in the same position in front of the mandir for a while.
After a minute or two as she opened her eyes to admire the peaceful her eyes met with the figure of the Priest. The eldest priest who's been there even before her parents were married. " It's been so long dear where have you been these days??? ".... He inquired her Keeping his hand on her head, he has known her since her childhood.
" I was not well, Sir".... She lied not wanting to spread things about her so called dear aunt.
He smiled at her. " You can lie to the whole world child but you cannot lie to me I have seen you growing in front of my eyes, Inaya. You were just a new born baby when your parents have come to take blessings from me. ".... He caught her red handed. " Again your aunt tortured you, didn't she?"... At his words, all she could do was lower her eyes on getting caught.
" God will punish her she has been torturing you every day. She will repent ".... He cursed her aunt after glancing Inaya's wrist that was red due to the beatings and tight grip.
" No need to worry about it Sir, because now I know what I am supposed to do. I will no more tolerate her torment. ".... She smiled wiping her tears off when the priest put his hand on her head thus giving his blessings to her.
" I should leave now ".... She passed him a chaste grin.
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Inaya was indeed amused seeing Shikha and her aunt surrounded by tonnes of clothes and even a jeweller. As she moved closer to them she stood near them for a minute as if trying to guess what were they doing.
What were they upto???
On realizing Inaya standing near them Vrushika gulped her saliva... obviously she does not want these people to know what her delicate and timid niece have done to her this morning.
" Umm In-Inaya come have a seat. We... We are selecting dresses for Mr. Diwan's anniversary why don't you select one for you!".... She sweetly offered with a fumble shifting a little towards Shikha making place for Inaya.
To which she in return raised her brow as if asking ' You really asking me to sit beside you?' types look while folding her hands when Shikha elbowed her mother. " mamma what are you doing ".... However, she ignored her daughter's comment forcing a grin at Inaya.
" I have many clothes. Thank you ".... Inaya replied rudely making her way toward her room while the cruel aunt of hers wiped off the sweat from her forehead.
" Show me that emerald gown".... She resumed her activity once Inaya have closed the door behind her.
Inside the bedroom Inaya sat upon her bed with newspaper. Hardly she gets time to watch TV.... books, novels and mass media have been her time pass these days.
" DIGVIJAY DIWAN TO CELEBRATE HIS 75TH ANNIVERSARY IN THE PRESENCE OF HIS WHOLE EMPIRE "
Read she, the headlines on the front page of the local newspaper. Well this news is in limelight from few weeks... Why not... ' Digvijay Diwan ' is well known in Edinburg for his social work and vast business. He have three sons... Who are now residing in different parts of the world managing his vast spreaded business.
In fact, she was very dazed reading that each and every member of his family... From his sons to grandsons are expected to attend his anniversary.
People in Edinburgh have always heard about his second son... Vihaan Diwan and his family but have never seen them. He is the most successful of the three brothers.
Ever since Inaya has gained her senses she has been hearing about this Vihaan Diwan and his one and only eligible bachelor son but never saw him. She has even heard her aunt and cousin talking that he is no less than any ' Sexdoll ' yet merely anyone has seen him.... When the duo were planning how to trap this bird in their net.
Leave him or his looks... For Inaya had nothing to do with him. With this thought she carelessly threw the newspaper on the bed reaching for her textbooks, no matter whether her admission has been cancelled she would keep herself busy in them.
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At night...
Everyone gathered on the circular dining table except Inaya. " Inaya serve the food your uncle is waiting ".... Vrushika shouted calling for her.
She came walking in a cool manner as if she does not give any damn to the command. Coming to her seat Inaya sat down eyeing her aunt to serve the food instead.
" Umm don't worry... I'll... I'll serve the food ".... She chipped getting up from her seat.
No sooner have she stood upright to serve the food than both Shikha and Mohit stared her who was going inside the kitchen while Inaya sat there playing with a fork waiting for her aunt to return with the dishes.
This took all of them by surprise yet Mohit cleared his throat and said. " Umm Inaya, is your aunt okay! I mean you sure she haven't lost her mind".... He inquired gazing in the direction of the kitchen with curious eyes.
" What will happen to her uncle! She has decided that she will do all the household chores from now on ".... Informed Inaya kind of loudly in order to reach her aunt as well.
" Why mummy! What about you. What will you do then if she will do the entire work? ".... Shikha banged her fist on the table roaring loudly.
" Easy Shikha. And I must say keep your hands in control. And if you are so angry then why don't you do some work."... She flinched back realizing that Inaya was glaring hard.
" Then what hun. What will you do. ".... She stood up pushing Inaya from the shoulder.
This raged Inaya and she pushed her roughly. Seeing the situation go tense Mohit came in between the girls. " If you don't want me to mess your face just stay in your limits ".... Inaya warned her showing her finger. " Aunty keep your daughter in control or else I will lose my control ".... Warned she to her aunt when she came running out of the kitchen.
She pulled Shikha backwards asking her to shut while she (Inaya) stormed towards her bedroom in anger. This mother and daughter pair is getting on her nerves.
" Did you see her mamma how she spoke to me. I don't want to have my food ".... With this, Shikha stormed away caressing her wrist.
" I'll just go and bring Inaya you go to Shikha ".... Mohit suggested as he went towards her room. " Inaya, baby what happened to you! Why are you soo angry ".... He sat next to her who was crying silently while hugging her knees.
But, her uncle knew how to lighten her mood. " You know Inaya... Today I got the biggest contract of my life. "... To which she glanced at his face as he continued. " You know Digvijay Sir has come to my office today... He wants me to take over the responsibility of the decoration of the function... You might have heard about his 75th anniversary. His whole family is going to be present there, and he thinks no other event planner can design things better than me. "
" Really Uncle!".... Exclaimed she as he wiped her tears.
" Yess he said that he trusts me. And you know why "... He asked her to which she nodded negatively. " Because he wants you to design and plan the event. He especially have asked me to ask you to look after everything. You Remember... You had designed the decor of his grand child's birthday party a year ago.... from then on he've decided he will approach us. And see today, he has come"... He completed passing her hundred volts smile.
" That means.. I... I can.. I can design the interiors of Diwan palace uncle!!! ".... Asked she with curiosity.
" Yessss ".... He replied, Inaya smiled brightly hearing that word while hugging him. This means she would get the chance to visit Diwan Palace!!!! And meet all the Diwans!!! And thinking about this her mind automatically drifted toward HIS thought, who was yet to enter in her life.... Who is he!!! WILL HE COME!
To be continued....
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