Coincidence
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Advaita expressed her curiosity regarding the extraction of Kajal's information. She realized that she had forgotten about this particular chapter, but she had a strong desire to rewrite it. Additionally, she inquired about the well-being of Kajal's Chacha and Chachi, as she harbored deep concerns for his safety. Considering the gravity of the situation, a thorough investigation was required, and Advaita acknowledged that she couldn't undertake this task alone.
When Anshika put her hand on Advaita's shoulder, she came out of her thoughts.
Anshika asked "What are you thinking? How long has the food been on the plate without being touched?"
"I was thinking about someone," Advaita replied.
Anshika raised an eyebrow and asked, "About someone? And who's that? Is there anyone that you like? I mean your boyfriend or something?"
Advit, sitting nearby and working, perked up and gazed at Advaita, anticipating a response.
"Do you like anyone else?" He asked."
Advaita nodded in the negative and said, "No, I wasn't thinking about a boy I like. I was thinking about a friend."
Advit questioned "Friend? But you only have two friends? Do you want to meet them? But they are currently not in India."
Advaita replied "No, I was thinking about another friend of mine. A friend is living in another part of India whom I haven't spoken to or met in almost a year. I wonder when and where we will catch up. You guys don't know her."
Advaita did not say that they had never met. Otherwise, no one would take her words more seriously.
Anshika said, "In today's world, friendships don't seem to last as long as they used to. I think your friend has forgotten about you."
Advaita nodded in the negative and said, "Impossible. She's different. Have you heard the name of Kajal Singhania?"
Anshika and Advit both nodded yes and Advit asked, "Are you talking about that Kajal Singhania who was a businesswoman?"
Advaita nodded yes and said, "Yes. She's my friend."
Advit asked, "She was your friend and you never told us?"
Anshika was a little surprised and said, "I am surprised that such a calm and collected girl like Kajal can be your friend. She was rarely seen in public. Kajal hardly attended two or three award shows or parties, due to which we never met and our businesses are in different lines, so we never collaborated."
Advit agreed with Anshika and said, "Yes, but I am very impressed with Kajal. She is a very sharp-minded girl and has taken a small business very far on her own. But in the last year, this name has disappeared from the business world. No one knows where Kajal Singhania is. But you tell me, when and where did you meet?"
Advaita replied "I met Kajal when I was on a solo trip. As you said, she is very calm, so she was the same at that time, but something happened, after which we became friends. We started talking and didn't even know when we became best friends. Then, suddenly, Kajal disappeared without a text or a call. I was very busy due to studies and business, so I ignored this fact and now I have come to know that Kajal is missing from the business world."
"How close were you two?"
", lot," she replied.
Advaita closed her eyes and said "I have many secrets about Kajal's personal life that I keep to myself. Kajal didn't have any friends, and my friends had moved away from India. Due to this, Kajal and I became emotionally connected and grew very close to each other. Nowadays, I don't have much work to do, which makes me miss Kajal even more, but I couldn't find any information about her on the internet."
Anshika was about to say something when she received a call and went out, leaving her two children alone there.
"Do you want to meet your friend?" Advit asked.
Advaita knew a soul couldn't live in two bodies. She hoped visiting another city, where Kajal used to live, would shed some light on the current situation.
Advaita replied "Yes Bhaiya (brother), I would like to meet her, but she lives in another city, far away from here. Am I allowed to go?"
Raising an eyebrow, Advit asked, "Since a young age, you have been taking solo trips. Why do you think that our mother will not allow you to travel to another city?"
Advaita nodded in the negative and replied, "That's not the point, bhaiya. Rather, the problem is that now Mom is very conscious and protective towards both of us. We could be attacked anytime. Because of one incident, I was lying in the hospital, so do you think Mama will let me go away from her sight?"
Advit shook his head and said, "That's right, but don't worry, I will help you find information about your friend so you can safely meet her."
"Are you telling the truth, bhaiya? You are going to help me?" Advaita asked.
"Anything for you baby sister," Advit replied.
Advaita gave him a big smile and said, "Love you bhaiya."
Just then Anshika got there. She was thinking of something while looking at her phone.
After a few minutes, Anshika looked at Advit and Advaita and said "We have some very important guests joining us tonight, and you must make a great impression. Make sure you're prepared for the evening."
Advit questioned "Would you like to clarify who the guests are that are coming over? From my understanding, this house has a rule that only relatives and very close friends are allowed to visit. So, I am curious about why we need to get ready for these guests. If business partners and clients are not permitted in the house, then who are these guests?"
Anshika was a little hesitant and replied, "Maybe they will become our family in the future."
Advit got angry and said "Not again Mom. I said no. I'm not ready to get married, mom. I'm still coping with a breakup and need some time."
Anshika said, "It's been seven years son, how have you not been able to move on yet? I want both my children to get married in front of my eyes and I want to see my grandchildren before I die. Is it wrong to have such a desire?"
Advaita was about to say something, but Advaita put her hand on his arm and signaled him to be silent.
She asked, "Who are these people? Do we know them already?"
Anshika replied, "Mr. Suresh Singhania, the new owner of Singhania Corporation. You might have heard his name because you know who was the previous owner of this business. He thinks that Advit is suitable for his daughter Priyanka, so I agreed to meet the Singhaniya family. I am curious to meet that girl and see if she is a good match for Advit."
On hearing this, Advaita's mouth remained open. She was surprised.
Is this a coincidence?
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